Empowering innovation and research in business sciences and information systems
At CIICESI, we strive to advance knowledge and drive impactful research in key areas of business sciences and information systems to catalyze innovation, foster sustainable development, and empower communities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, progressive methodologies, and a commitment to excellence, we aim to address contemporary challenges, uncover new insights, and cultivate transformative solutions that enrich both academia and industry.



Upcoming Events
Explore all upcoming events on our calendar to stay informed and engaged with the latest happenings and opportunities in our community.

Workshop | Python: one language, multiple purposes
João Ramos, will hold this workshop on 15 october from 19:00 to 21:00.

V ICEM25 · Valencia: Entrepreneurship in Times of Transformation
The fifth edition of the International Conference on Entrepreneurial Motivation (ICEM) will take place in Valencia on October 20–21, 2025. With the theme "Bold Steps: Entrepreneurship in Times of Change," the event brings together researchers, professionals, and students to discuss the challenges and opportunities of contemporary entrepreneurship.

Workshop | Quantitative Research: Sampling, questionnaires, and scales
Vanda Lima, will hold this workshop on 22 october from 19:00 to 21:00.
Ongoing R&D Projects
Welcome to our R&D Projects — our team is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions that drive business growth and scientific knowledge.
Project
Funding
Global
ESTG | CIICESI
Coordination
Project
11 Hub - Centro de Empreendedorismo de Impacto do Douro, Tâmega e Sousa
[NORTE2030-FSE+-01160700] July/2025 — June/2028
Funding
NORTE2030
Global
€ 501.623,14
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 108.574,20
Coordination
Fernando Belezas
Project
OPTISUS-IA: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL FOR OPTIMIZING SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
March/2025 — February/2028
Funding
CNPQ - Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico – Brasil
Global
€ 85.887,14
ESTG | CIICESI
Coordination
Géremi Dranka
Project
EmpowerED - Engaging Students for Sustainable Development and Green Transition
[2025-1-TR01-KA220-HED-000365167] September/2025 — December/2027
Funding
Erasmus +
Global
€ 250.000,00
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 45.840,00
Coordination
Ipek Yeniay
Project
PREV/HED - Prevention of sexual violence and harassment in higher education
[2023-1-FR01-KA220-HED-000152633] October/2023 — September/2026
Funding
Erasmus +
Global
€ 400.000,00
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 54.207,00
Coordination
Association Les Militants des Savoirs
Project
OPTIMOB-@I.PT: MODELING INTELLIGENT AND SUSTAINABLE SCENARIOS FOR OPTIMIZING THE DECARBONIZATION PROCESS OF URBAN MOBILITY IN PORTUGAL
[S4P-25] September/2025 — March/2026
Funding
PRR
Global
€ 1.400.000,00
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 48.134,50
Coordination
Ana Borges
Our Management Team

Ana Borges
integrated Researcher
Ana Borges currently works at ESTG, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, as Adjunt Professor, and is the director of...

Wellington Alves
integrated Researcher
Wellington Alves is an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto. Received his Ph.D. degree in Industrial...

Óscar Oliveira
integrated Researcher
Óscar de Oliveira holds a degree in Computer Science - Applied Mathematics, conferred by Universidade Portucalense Infante D...
Our Advisory Board
Paula Fernanda Varandas Ferreira
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Advisor Website