Applications are open until March 31 for the 11th edition of the Recognition of Social Responsibility and Sustainability Practices, promoted by the Portuguese Association of Engineering Companies (APEE). This initiative aims to reward public and private sector organizations that implement policies and good governance models, creating value for their stakeholders and contributing to sustainable development.  […]

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has announced the opening of an invitation for expressions of interest to participate in the identification and mapping of existing or developing initiatives in the area of sustainability communication, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), data platforms, and digital tools.  The goal of this action, part of […]

The European Union Fund for supporting the protection of Industrial Property (IP) Rights for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is now accepting applications for the 2025 edition.  This program, promoted in Portugal by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), aims to provide partial reimbursement of expenses related to the protection of intellectual property, a […]

The University of Minho (UMinho) launched the UMinho Innovation Alliance this Tuesday at its Guimarães campus, a collaborative network bringing together 11 institutions from the North of Portugal, five of which are based in Guimarães.  The ceremony was attended by Adelina Pinto, Councilor of the Municipality of Guimarães, UMinho’s Rector Rui Vieira de Castro, Vice-Rector […]

Applications are now open until February 12th for the RAPTOR 2025 Program, promoted by EIT Urban Mobility. The program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups interested in collaborating with cities to create innovative and impactful solutions for urban mobility. The initiative offers financial support and the opportunity to develop and implement […]

Oeko-Tex, the international certification organization for textiles, recently announced changes to its testing and certification criteria for 2025. These changes will take effect starting April 1 and will impact labels such as Standard 100, Made In Green, STeP, and Eco Passport. The new regulations are based on scientific and regulatory advancements, aiming to enhance trust […]

The European Union has approved a new directive establishing stricter corporate sustainability reporting requirements. The new rules, which came into effect on January 1, 2024, aim to align business practices with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal, ensuring greater transparency and standardization in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. The […]

The “Recover Portugal Mission” (Estrutura de Missão Recuperar Portugal) has recently launched an interactive digital platform, “PRR by Regions,” designed to provide information on investments made under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) across Portugal. The government’s goal is to enhance transparency and accessibility regarding the implementation of PRR-funded projects, spanning from the north to […]

Applications for the “European Funds Awards”, which recognize the best projects co-financed by the European Union in Portugal, are open until February 28th. Categories: Portugal + Smart Portugal + Green Portugal + Connected Portugal + Social Portugal + Closer to Citizens In addition to these categories, all finalists will go to the polls in the […]