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.
ESTG/CIICESI partners with the Business and Technology Conference 2026
The Business and Technology Conference 2026 is an international scientific event that promotes reflection and debate on contemporary challenges at the intersection of business, management, and technology. ESTG/CIICESI is an official partner of the event.
INNOBUILD 2026 brings together experts to discuss building decarbonization
The INNOBUILD 2026 conference, organized by Bialystok University of Technology, will take place from May 20 to 22 in Białystok, Poland. The event will bring together researchers, professionals, and industry leaders to discuss innovative solutions for decarbonizing the built environment. Key topics include energy efficiency, retrofitting, renewable energy, and thermal comfort.
6th International Conference on Intelligence-Based Transformations of Technology and Business Trends (ICITTBT 2026
A ICITTBT 2026 is an international conference dedicated to technology- and business-driven transformations based on artificial intelligence, bringing together researchers and professionals to discuss innovation, cybersecurity, and the sustainable digital economy.
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
LexiAI - Sistema de Inteligência Artificial para Pesquisa Juridica
[NORTE2030-FEDER-02300500] January/2026 — December/2028
Funding
FEDER - Compete 2030
Global
€ 613.743,36
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 349.551,84
Coordination
Nuno Ferreira
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
TWINS4TS - Digital Twins & AI for Tâmega e Sousa's Industry
[C747385589-00029205] February/2026 — February/2028
Funding
FEDER - Compete 2030
Global
€ 629.810,23
ESTG | CIICESI
€ 280.335,93
Coordination
Eduarda Simões
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
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. He serves as Vice Director and...
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