Managing Director
CurrentThe PCI · Creative Science Park – located in Portugal's Aveiro Region – is a distinguished full member of the IASP – International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation. PCI · Creative Science Park plays a pivotal role in nurturing creativity and innovation by supporting startups throughout their Technology Readiness Level (TRL) journey. This support spans the entire lifecycle of entrepreneurial ventures, from incubation and prototyping to acceleration and scale-up. The park's state-of-the-art facilities, including a design factory, offer a collaborative environment for prototyping and product development. Additionally, the park actively connects startups with venture capital, ensuring that innovative ideas have the financial backing required to progress through each stage of development.A key strength of the park lies in its ability to bridge the gap between major corporations and the academic space, facilitated through strong partnerships, including one of his shareholder, Aveiro University ( UA ). This collaboration ensures that startups and research projects benefit from both cutting-edge academic research and real-world industry insights.The park’s strategic focus areas include:- Agribusiness: Advancing agricultural and industrial technologies.- Energy: Innovating sustainable energy solutions.- Materials: Developing cutting-edge materials science.- TICE (Information and Communication Technologies): Pioneering advancements in ICT.- Marine: Enhancing marine and maritime technologies.- Deep Tech: Fostering groundbreaking technologies in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.- Mobility: Innovating smart and sustainable transportation solutions.Through these concerted efforts, PCI · Creative Science Park is instrumental in driving the regional and global innovation agenda, positioning the Aveiro Region as a hub of excellence in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.