INESC Porto is a private non-profit association, recognized as a Public Interest Institution and an Associate Laboratory since 2002. INESC Porto invests in Scientific Research and Technological Development, as well as in Advanced Training and Consulting, Technology Transfer and supports the Establishment of new Technology-based Companies.

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INESC Porto was created to act as an interface between the academic world, the world of industry and services and the public administration in Information Technologies, Telecommunications and Electronics (ITT&E). Its activities range from research and development to technology transfer, consulting and advanced training