SPI places significant importance on partnerships and collaborative work, thereby getting closer to sharing knowledge and relevant experiences. Profitable and stable relationships are favoured, where it is possible to learn and share know-how with expert organisations in diverse fields. Since its inception, SPI has encouraged the establishment of solid and long-lasting institutional relationships, as well as national and international partnerships. This approach and strategy allows the company to maintain cooperative relationships with a significant number of entities from different continents. Below are examples of institutions, partners of SPI, according to their geographical location, bringing to this report new collaborations that present as promising in terms of mid-term impactful connections.
The Banco de Fomento Angola (BFA) is the main banking institution used by companies in Angola. The BFA aims to develop financial solutions, products and services that promote a lasting relationship with its clients and create value for shareholders.
BIC Cabo Verde was established in 2012 and is a business incubator and entrepreneurship support centre based in the city of Praia, Cape Verde. It acts as a support structure for business development, promoting innovation, entrepreneur training, and the creation of startups with social and economic impact.
Mundi Consulting is a consultancy firm founded with the aim of supporting public and private organisations through management, training, and organisational development services, fostering innovation, empowerment, and sustainable growth in Cape Verde.
MUVA was established in 2015 and is a Mozambican non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the economic and social empowerment of young people, particularly women and vulnerable groups; it operates through training, employability and entrepreneurship.
A RD Lda is the official operator of Founder Institute - Angola Chapter, focused on promoting technological entrepreneurship and accelerating startups, through mentorship programmes, training and access to investment networks.
ANPEI is an independent, multi-sectoral entity within Brazil's innovation ecosystem, aiming to create value for all its members and for the country by developing and articulating innovation incentive policies. This is achieved through partnerships, institutional representation, personalised training, support for intellectual property and management, and specific assistance for start-ups.
The Innovative City is a platform and accelerator for innovation ecosystems that supports cities and governments in the development of smarter, more sustainable, and collaborative territories, through methodologies, training, and urban transformation projects.
The EAEC is a private, independent organisation, founded in 2012 in San Francisco, USA. It acts as a bridge between Europe and North America, promoting transatlantic cooperation in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. It supports the internationalisation of startups and SMEs and encourages collaboration on research and development projects.
GRADE was founded in 1980 and is a private, non-profit research centre based in Peru that conducts applied research to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies. It operates in areas such as education, economy, poverty, and sustainable development, promoting evidence-based decision-making.
The Innovos Group was established in 2008 and has since been involved in the design, supervision, and evaluation of projects that support components of innovation systems in regions such as Latin America and the Caribbean, becoming a leading consultancy in the region over time. Its aim is to contribute to the scientific and technological advancement and the socio-economic development of society in the countries and regions where it operates.
PUC-Campinas is a private, Catholic, and community-based higher education institution, founded in 1941 and located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Focused on innovation, its Mescla hub stands out as a “living lab,” promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between the university, companies, and society.
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the largest publicly funded research and development organisations in the world, dedicated to furthering scientific, industrial and economic growth in India. Founded in 1942, the CSIR operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India.
EuroCham was established in 1998 to help develop Vietnam as an attractive investment destination and trading partner for European businesses. A founding member of the EU-ASEAN Business Council and the European Business Organisations (EBO) Network, it represents European business interests in over 40 countries.
EUCJIC is an international organisation established in 2017, based in Brussels, which acts as a liaison platform between Europe and China, promoting innovation, cooperation and project development in the areas of technology, industry and trade.
The Nanjing Overseas Collaboration Innovation Center is a world-class organiser of international exhibitions, events, conferences, and seminars. Since 2012, it has been located in Jianye, the Business and Olympic Central District of Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu, China's province with the highest GDP per capita. It also has a representative office in Shanghai.
Stanley Agriculture is a Chinese company founded in 1992, specialising in the production and marketing of compound fertilisers and agricultural solutions, working to support agricultural productivity through products and services for the agro-industrial sector.
Founded in 2010, Anteverti is an international consultancy based in Barcelona, specialising in urban innovation, sustainability and city development. It works with governments, cities and companies to transform urban challenges into opportunities through strategies, projects and innovation ecosystems.
CERTH is a private, non-profit research centre, a leader in Greece and the EU, supervised by the General Secretariat for Research and Innovation of the Greek Ministry of Development and Investments. It is one of the largest employers of highly qualified R&D personnel in the northern region of Greece, with over 1100 employees, the majority of whom are engineers and scientists.
The Conference of Rectors of Universities and Polytechnic Institutes of Southwest Europe is an association that brings together 23 higher education institutions from the Centre and North regions of Portugal and from Galicia, Castile and León, Asturias and Cantabria, representing more than 150 research groups and almost 240,000 students. Its objective is to contribute to the improvement of higher education and territorial development in the Southwest European macro-region, through inter-university cooperation, dialogue between higher education institutions and social agents, and institutional cooperation with regional governments.
Deloitte is one of the world's largest professional services firms, focusing on client service through a global strategy executed locally in over 150 countries (including all EU Member States). Globally, Deloitte employs over 200,000 people, and its member firms provide services in five professional areas: consulting, audit, tax, risk advisory, and financial advisory.
The DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany's research centre for aeronautics and space, carrying out R&D activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security, and digitalisation. With 55 research institutes and facilities and 10,000 employees, the DLR's mission is to explore Earth and space and to develop technologies for a sustainable future. In doing so, the DLR contributes to strengthening Germany's position as a prime location for research and industry.
FINSA is a Spanish company founded in 1931 in Portanxil, Galicia. It became one of the pioneers in the manufacture of particleboard and MDF panels on the Iberian Peninsula. Today, FINSA is dedicated to the industrial wood processing sector, developing and manufacturing decorative and technical solutions for various spaces.
GAC is a consultancy based in France specialising in innovation, human resources and taxation, and the optimisation of Research and Development projects. Since 2002, the GAC Group has offered businesses a vast portfolio of services with local advice and a global perspective. The GAC Group provides customised services in Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) funding, European project management, bilateral and international initiatives, and other training services.
GFA Consulting Group is an international German consultancy headquartered in Hamburg, specialising in development cooperation. It has been active since 1982 in the implementation of projects and studies in over 130 countries in the fields of agriculture, climate, energy, education, health, governance, and sustainable development.
VTT is a leading research and technology organization in Northern Europe, with the primary aim of developing new technologies for industry and society. With over 75 years of experience, VTT supports the development of new technologies and solutions, as well as innovative scientific results that are related to the business sphere.
The ZSI is a private, non-profit-making scientific institute based in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1990, the ZSI is recognised as a centre of excellence in social innovation, integrating applied social science research with social impact-oriented practices.
EBN is a network established in 1984, which integrates over two hundred Business & Innovation Centres (BIC) and similar organisations, such as incubators and centres for innovation and entrepreneurship, across Europe.
ENRICH GLOBAL is an international non-profit association, founded in 2020 by a group of 12 founding members. These founder members are public, private, and non-profit organisations based in Brazil (ANPEI and ENRICH in LAC Association), Belgium (EBN), Estonia (CIVITTA), France (G.A.C), Germany (DLR), Greece (FORTH), Hungary (RCISD), Italy (APRE), Portugal (SPI), Switzerland (EURelations), and the USA (EAEC). ENRICH GLOBAL supports research, science, technology, innovation, business, and internationalisation by working with, training, or leveraging innovative companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
The European Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs Network (Enrich) was established as a non-profit association in December 2019. The ENRICH initiative develops initiatives promoting research, science and technology, and international cooperation. With an established innovation Hub in Brazil, it expanded its operations to Latin America in 2021.
The IASP is a non-governmental, independent, and non-profit association that aims to establish itself as a global network for science and technology parks. Its main objective is to coordinate an active network of managers in the areas of science, technology, and research.
ICA World is an international network of organisations and specialists who collaborate on implementing development cooperation projects, financed by international donors. ICA World promotes the creation of sustainable strategic partnerships between technical entities, independent consultants, and local organisations in developing countries.
The Indonesian Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a private, non-profit association, established in 2012 and based at the Consulate of Indonesia in Porto, whose objectives are to facilitate, stimulate, and promote commercial exchange between Portugal and Indonesia.
The Luso-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1978, was the first institution to assist in the development of economic and commercial relations between Portugal and the People's Republic of China. Founded before the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Portugal and the People's Republic of China, the CCILC has, for over 40 years, sought to promote the revitalisation of economic and commercial relations and facilitate interaction between companies and institutions of both countries.
PortugalFoods, established in 2009, is an association whose aim is to strengthen the competitiveness of the Portuguese agri-food sector by promoting innovation, internationalisation, and cooperation between companies, research centres, and entities in the food sector.
The Rede Mulher Líder is a business network of top female managers that promotes knowledge sharing, networking, and business development among leaders of high-performing companies, encouraging cooperation, innovation, and internationalisation.
Smart Waste Portugal is a private, non-profit association whose mission is to create a national platform that involves all stakeholders in the sector, promoting and valorising waste as an economic and social resource; creating conditions for competitive action throughout the value chain through a collaborative approach; and driving innovation, research, development, and implementation solutions.