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.
Science and Technology Week 2024 - "TRAIL DA CIÊNCIA — INVESTIG-AÇÃO"
Science and Technology Week 2024 runs from 18 to 24 November. On the 24th, in particular, World Science Day and the National Day for Scientific Culture are celebrated.
International week ´25‘Good internationalisation practices’
The 7th edition of the International Week ‘Good practices in internationalisation’ will be held from 21 to 25 May 2025.
Ups and Downs in the Research Path
Organized by CIICESI (Research and Innovation Center in Business Sciences and Information Systems), this event offers an opportunity for academics, students, and professionals to hear firsthand about the experiences of senior researchers.
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
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
PEGADAS - Pegadas na raia: Aprendizaje experiencial transfronterizo para jóvenes
[0267_PEGADAS_1_E] November/2023 — February/2026
Funding
FEDER
Global
€ 621.315,78
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 63.233,72
Coordination
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Project
PRIVATEER - Privacy-first security enablers for 6g networks
[101096110] January/2023 — December/2025
Funding
European Union
Global
€ 4.756.585,00
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 172.500,00
Coordination
Georgios Gardikis
Project
PRODUTECH R3 - Agenda Mobilizadora da Fileira das Tecnologias de Produção para a Reindustrialização
[02/C05-i01.01/2022.PC645808870-00000067] January/2022 — December/2025
Funding
PRR
Global
€ 97.111.730,27
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 551.629,90
Coordination
Colep Packaging Portugal, S.A
Project
ENTER-CBL - Boosting Entrepreneurial Mindset of Students with Challenge-Based Learning
[KA220-HED-9f60e2241] November/2023 — October/2025
Funding
Erasmus +
Global
€ 250.000,00
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 57.240,00
Coordination
Paweł Urgacz
Our Management Team
Vitor Braga
integrated Researcher
Vitor Braga is an Associate Professor at the School of Technology and Management (ESTG) – Porto Polytechnic (IPP)...
Marisa Ferreira
integrated Researcher
My academic journey has been marked by a pursuit of knowledge in various domains, shaping me into a...
Ana Borges
integrated Researcher
Ana Borges currently works at ESTG, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, as Adjunt Professor, and is the director of...
Our Advisory Board
Paula Fernanda Varandas Ferreira
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Advisor Website