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Coimbra Streamlines Urban Planning to Attract Investment

RJUE revision focuses on speed, dematerialization, and responsibility, featuring pioneering digital tools.

15 October 2026Business

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Coimbra Region presents digital transformation project in Porto

The "Intelligent Coimbra Region" project aims to modernize territorial and municipal management with integrated data.

14 October 2026Technology

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F!Next 2026 in Figueira da Foz: Innovation, Industry, and Blue Careers in Focus

Event gathers over 70 exhibitors and 40 speakers, focusing on technology, the blue economy, and career opportunities.

13 October 2026Business

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Portuguese researcher wins international biodiversity data award

Joaquim Santos, from the University of Coimbra, is recognized by GBIF for the georeference.it tool, which enhances the geographic information of biodiversity records.

12 October 2026Technology

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Figueira da Foz Hosts II APPE Congress on Economic Development

The meeting was attended by the Minister of Economy and the Mayor, and discussed territorial capacity and resilience for economic development.

10 October 2026Economy

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ESTeSC-UPCoimbra Technician to Lead European Higher Education Internationalisation Committee

Rui Branco Lopes appointed coordinator of a working group at the European Association for International Education.

08 October 2026Business

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Figueira da Foz hosts 5th Portugal Business Summit

National business meeting debated Artificial Intelligence, innovation, and sustainability, focusing on the future of the economy.

08 October 2026Business

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INOPOL launches ideas competition with 750 euro prizes

The Polytechnic University of Coimbra initiative aims to foster the creation of innovative and technological business projects in the region.

06 October 2026Business

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UPCoimbra's Social Action Services Receive Gold Seal for Digital Usability and Accessibility

The SASocial platform of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra is recognized by ARTE for its excellence in inclusive digital experience.

02 October 2026Technology

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SPMS presents SNS fraud prevention model at conference

Carlos Pinto Rodrigues shared MODE, an AI solution to prevent waste and identify risk patterns in the National Health Service.

26 September 2026Business

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i9Social Applications Open Until September 30 in Soure

Entrepreneurship and social innovation program seeks projects with positive impact in the municipality and Centro Region.

24 September 2026Business

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