AICEP | The Netherlands

🍃💡Located on Portugal's Atlantic coast, Viana do Castelo has become a key player in the renewable energy sector, particularly wind power. Companies like ENERCON produce cutting-edge components for wind turbines, with facilities that export globally. This region also hosts the Rotor Blade Competence Center, driving advancements in turbine technology. ⚙️ 🌍 With a solid commitment to renewable energy, Viana do Castelo positions itself as a leader in the global energy transition. Know more in the PortugalGlobal October issue 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddWGUeMn #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability #InvestInPortugal #VianaDoCastelo #GreenTech

💡 Recently, ICAI - Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence officially partnered with 18 Dutch knowledge institutions. With this new collaborative agreement, a nationwide ecosystem has been established, further strengthening the ICAI network. Founded in 2018, the Dutch Innovation Center for AI (ICAI) is a national network, based at the Amsterdam Science Park - Science & Business organisation, that provides a model for company-funded research stimulating the academic world through #collaborative labs via which AI knowledge can be distributed. These labs help companies maintain a connection with the global #DataScience community and advance #AI research. 🤝 By joining forces with knowledge institutions across the country, ICAI is committed not only to academic excellence but also to the practical application of AI technologies that have a positive impact on society. The collective efforts in the labs, supported by governments, businesses, and other network partners, promise a future where AI plays a crucial role in addressing societal challenges and fostering innovation in the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 This initiative is a clear example of the Dutch "triple helix" approach, where #government, #businesses, and #academia collaborate to drive innovation and find solutions for the future. Through public-private partnerships, the Netherlands ensures a strong synergy between research institutions and industry, positioning itself as a leader in AI on the European and global stages. 🔗Know more: ▪ https://lnkd.in/eXcG7hGT ▪ https://lnkd.in/eDBN_qik   #InsightsNL #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Collaboration #Academia #Government #Business

🇵🇹 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. With exports nearing €500 million in 2023, the sector plays a critical role in the economy, accounting for 0.6% of the country's total exports. France, China, and Spain are key markets, demonstrating the global demand for Portuguese stone. 🏗️ 🌍In September, 69 national companies represented Portugal at Marmomac 2024 in Verona, the most important international event for the ornamental stone sector. 53 of these companies participated through the Joint Internationalization Project of National Sectoral Associations - ASSIMAGRA and ANIET, co-financed by Portugal 2030/COMPETE 2030 and the European Union through the FEDER. 🔗 Know more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8Vn7zHJ

🔓 A recent ITU - International Telecommunication Union report revealed that 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. In its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), Portugal has reached a significant milestone, advancing to 4th place globally, alongside Singapore and the USA, and achieving the top classification. 🔗 Know more here: https://lnkd.in/fHVSKNB #Cybersecurity #Technology #GCI #Portugal #PortugalMakesSense

🚀 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀! In 2023, Portugal's cork exports reached a staggering €1.232 billion, setting a new milestone for the sector with a 2% growth compared to the previous year, according to the Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR-Associação Portuguesa da Cortiça). This achievement strengthens cork's position as one of Portugal’s top exports. 🔗 Know more: https://lnkd.in/d8n5D_yk #CorkExports #SustainableGrowth #PortugalCork #CorkStoppers #GlobalTrade #MadeInPortugal

The University of Porto stands out in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking), evaluated among over 2,500 institutions globally. 🥇 With Food Technology and Science securing an impressive 29th place and Civil Engineering among the top 100, U.Porto continues to be a leader in education! 🌱 Other notable subjects include Ecology, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Public Health, and Pharmacy, all ranking between 101st and 150th. 📚 Plus, six additional subjects—Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Clinical Medicine, Law, and Mechanical Engineering—are in the top 200! Proudly standing alongside the University of Lisbon, U.Porto reinforces its position as a top choice for education in Portugal. 🏆 Globally, the ranking is topped by Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. Congratulations to all students and faculty for this remarkable achievement! #UniversityOfPorto #ShanghaiRanking #HigherEducation #ProudToBePorto #GlobalEducation Universidade do Porto

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗗𝗜, recording a 40% increase in the number of FDI projects over the last five years. This growth has solidified its place among the top 10 preferred locations for investors. According to the EY Attractiveness Survey, the Portuguese economy has shown remarkable resilience, with GDP growth outpacing the Eurozone. Portuguese exports are set to grow faster than the euro area, driving continued economic expansion. 📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? ➡️ A robust innovation ecosystem ➡️ A business-friendly environment ➡️ A highly skilled workforce 🔗 Know more here: https://lnkd.in/gzGVRZDZ #InvestInPortugal #FDI #EconomicGrowth #Innovation#Portugal2024 #BusinessFriendly #QualityOfLife #EYAttractivenessSurvey

❗Don’t forget to join us this Friday, at 10am, for our Pro-Global webinar.  🇳🇱 During this session, you will get to learn from experts on how to establish your startup in the Netherlands. 🌐Develop your internationalisation strategy and explore how national and international incentive programmes can support you during this process. 🔗Register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/d2q5uhMv  -- ❗Não se esqueça de se juntar a nós esta sexta-feira, às 10h, para o webinar do Pro-Global. 🇳🇱 Durante esta sessão, aprenderá  com especialistas sobre como estabelecer a sua startup nos Países Baixos. 🌐 Desenvolva a sua estratégia de internacionalização e explore como programas de incentivos nacionais e internacionais podem apoiá-lo durante esse processo. 🔗 Inscreva-se para o webinar aqui: https://lnkd.in/d2q5uhMv #institutopedronunes #ipn #inovação #ideias #aceleração #proglobal #empreendedorismo #innovation #ideas #acceleration #entrepreneurship #ConstruiroFuturo

⚡️ 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, renewables accounted for 61% of the country's electricity consumption last year. Meteorology and technology are an important part of this journey, as are companies' investment and innovation, which are looking to wind, water, the sun, or biomass as solutions to the inevitable energy transformation. 🗣 Subscribe now and discover more in the October issue of Portugal's global magazine. In it, we explore success stories from leading Portuguese companies like CS WIND Portugal, DSTGroup, Eneida, ENTERCOM, Vestas, and WEG Portugal and feature an exclusive interview with Pedro Amaral Jorge, President of APREN (APREN - Associação Portuguesa de Energias Renováveis). Plus, don’t miss a special look into Sweden’s hidden business opportunities for Portuguese companies. 📖➡️ https://lnkd.in/d93QmV47 #RenewableEnergy #Portugal #EnergyTransition #Innovation #PortugalGlobalMagazine

📣 If you are a company based in Luxembourg, don't miss this opportunity! ⬇️ #Portugal #Luxembourg #DigitalTechnologies #HealthTech #SustainableConstruction