Decree-Law no. 210/2026, issued by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, has been published in the Official Gazette (Diário da República), establishing the new legal framework for the National Science, Technology, and Innovation System.
COFAC achieved very positive results in the 2025 FCT R&D Projects Competition Across All Scientific Domains, with the approval of 12 Exploratory Projects (PEX) and 7 Scientific Research and Technological Development (IC&DT) projects led by researchers from the institution, as well as participation as a partner institution in two approved projects.
The EWALD research project, managed in Universidade Lusófona /Deep Tech Lab, was recently featured by EU Space for its innovative solutions in environmental monitoring and planetary protection.
ILIND participated in the 2nd National Conference of the Portuguese Association for Research Management (SCIGESTPT), co-organized with the University of Coimbra on October 26th, centering on the recognition and future of research management careers in Portugal.
The 2nd Open Call is now open under the European project ROBO-KNOT, offering international mobility opportunities for researchers and Research and Innovation (R&I) support professionals from ULusófona.
Álvaro Rocha, Full Professor at Lusófona University’s Porto University Center and President of ITMA (Information Technology Management Association), has achieved the top global ranking (#1) in the field of Maturity Models.
On September 10th, the "Criar Ciência" event served as a vibrant meeting point for ULusófona’s scientific community with the Science and Innovation Exhibition.
ULusófona reaffirms its international prestige with the inclusion of thirteenresearchers in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists ranking, which recognises scientists with a high level of scientific impact worldwide. This recognition highlights not only individual achievements but also the institution’s significant contribution to science.
ULusófona participated in the 2026 European Researchers’ Night and shared its research and innovation with the public through a series of experiments, demonstrations, and interactive activities.
COFAC, through ULusófona, works closely with CascataChuva on the development of high-impact research and innovation projects. One such project is CATCHER – Creation of innovative ‘humidity to electricity’ renewable energy conversion technology towards sustainable energy challenges, a project funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC Pathfinder).
