SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação

📢A SPI irá estar presente no evento “Portugal Exportador” a decorrer em Santa Maria da Feira, no próximo dia 12 de Dezembro. Em representação do projeto EU SME Centre, irá participar na mesa redonda das 18h10 – 18h50 Mercado China, que tem como objetivo discutir oportunidades de internacionalização para o mercado Chinês. Marque já na sua agenda! Não perca esta oportunidade de expandir o seu negócio e conectar-se com os melhores. Programa completo em: https://lnkd.in/d-GTjYbt

We are excited to partner with Economist Impact for the 12th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo on March 12th–13th 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. Join us for networking opportunities and insightful discussions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dfhbCfAu summit/registration/ #OceanSummit

📢A SPI irá estar presente no evento Millennium Portugal Exportador a decorrer em Santa Maria da Feira, no próximo dia 12 de Dezembro. Em representação do projeto EU SME Centre, irá participar na mesa redonda das 18h10 – 18h50 Mercado China, que tem como objetivo discutir oportunidades de internacionalização para o mercado Chinês. Marque já na sua agenda! Não perca esta oportunidade de expandir o seu negócio e conectar-se com os melhores no mercado. Programa completo em: https://lnkd.in/d-GTjYbt

📢 It's almost time! EU SME Centre's free webinar on entering the Chinese market in collaboration with WestBIC is happening next week! Join us on Tuesday, 26 November for expert insights and practical tips to help your business succeed in China. Led by EU SME Centre Business Advisor Weronika Gryglaszewska, this session will cover: ✔ How to identify reliable partners ✔ Key elements to review in contracts ✔ Case studies from European enterprises already active in the Chinese market 🗓 Tuesday, 26 November 🕗 11:00–12:00 Dublin Time / 12:00–13:00 Brussels Time 📍 Online on Zoom 🎟 Free for all European SMEs Register now: https://lnkd.in/ew-h8TaT We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀

SPI represented at the E-SPFdigit at the European Mission Soil Week On November 14th, 2024, SPI actively participated in the European Mission Soil Week's Cluster Event, at the European Committee of the Regions, for the E-SPFdigit project (Emergent soil, plant, and food onsite digital services on chemical and biological contaminants). As the leader of Communication and Dissemination within the project, SPI was represented by Consultant Ivan Sá Vieira, who engaged in two key sessions: the Cluster on Communication and Stakeholder Engagement and the 2nd Session on Data and Knowledge Management. Both sessions offered valuable insights, with the latter portion providing an opportunity for robust contributions through discussions with panelists, facilitators, and peers from other projects. This exchange fostered networking grounded in knowledge sharing, addressing common challenges, and identifying actionable solutions aligned with the goals of the EU Mission Soil. Notably, the event also facilitated a meeting with representatives Zafeiro Vaxevanidou of WHEATWATCHER, a sister project to E-SPFdigit , further strengthening collaboration and alignment in tackling shared objectives.

SPI and the EU SME Centre at the Web Summit 2024 In representation of the EU SME Centre, a European Union initiative that supports EU SMEs in their internationalisation to China, Sara Medina and Ziyi Guo participated in the Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon from the 12th to the 13th of November. The EU SME Centre and its services were introduced to SMEs and intermediaries. Web Summit is one of the most recognized tech conferences and a meeting place for some of the world’s fastest-growing startups, SMEs and BSOs. Web Summit’s mission has been to create opportunities for startups, SMEs, and BSOs to showcase their innovation, network, and gain exposure to investors, potential customers, and other entrepreneurs. Web Summit 2024 is hosting a record-breaking 71,528 attendees from 153 countries, with over 3,000 exhibiting companies, including top global brands like IBM, Adobe, Meta, and thousands of startups, SMEs and BSOs. The event highlights AI as the leading industry, with significant representation from sectors like fintech, healthtech, and clean tech.  

🌍 SPI at the "Understanding China" Conference in Brussels! Sara Medina, Sérgio Ferreira Alves, and Diogo Teles represented SPI at the EU SME Centre annual event, “Understanding China” conference on October 29-30 in Brussels. As a consortium partner of this project, SPI had the pleasure of co-presenting the results of WP4: Develop Active Partnerships and Synergies with Business Networks and BSOs based in the EU, highlighting the work done in consolidating the Centre network. We would like to thank everyone involved in making this event possible, and we look forward to continued cooperation and support of EU SMEs in their internationalisation activities. #SPI #UnderstandingChina #EUChinaRelations #Collaboration #EUSMECentre

The BlueMissionAA consortium held its 3rd Annual Meeting on October 29-30, 2024, at the University of Lisbon’s TTC Auditorium, with both in-person and online attendance. Hosted by the AIR Centre, the event brought together consortium partners to share insights, exchange ideas, and discuss upcoming project activities.   Representing SPI in Task 5.2, which focuses on Citizen Engagement and cross-fertilisation with Lighthouse CSAs, Diana Sousa, Septian Sigit Setiawan, and Ivan Sá Vieira presented SPI’s contributions to citizen engagement, highlighting their success in organizing co-creation sessions and regular citizen engagement campaigns across the Atlantic and Arctic basins. The SPI team also actively participated in sessions on ecosystem restoration, knowledge dissemination, and stakeholder communication, adding valuable insights to collaborative citizen engagement efforts.   The agenda featured interactive workshops on sustainable knowledge valorisation frameworks, cross-border restoration, and market readiness. The meeting outlined practical steps for advancing cross-border restoration and set the stage for long-term collaboration and impact in ecosystem restoration and citizen empowerment across the Atlantic and Arctic regions.

On October 31, 2024, Dr. Sara Medina, in representation of SPI, had the honour of serving as a jury member at the World Young Scientists Summit (WYSS) 2024 European Event, held in Brussels, Belgium. The event drew nearly 200 participants from around 30 countries, showcasing the global nature and collaborative spirit of the summit. The WYSS 2024 European Event featured four thematic forums that delved into key areas of global importance: In-depth Discussion on University-Led Educational Transformation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project Roadshow Driven by Industry and Investment Diverse Exchanges Led by Women’s Organizations Exploration of Disruptive Technologies and Emerging Fields With a program that included keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, closed-door meetings, and project showcases, the event provided a platform for meaningful dialogue and exchange. These interactions culminated in substantial outcomes, further advancing innovation and collaboration within the scientific and entrepreneurial communities. We would like to thank everyone involved in making this event possible. #WYSS2024 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalScience #Collaboration

Join us and our partner, WestBIC, on 26 November for an informative session featuring EU SME Centre Business Advisor Alessio Petino. He will cover practical strategies for doing business in China.