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.

26th European Conference on Knowledge Management
The 26th European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM), to be held September 3-5, 2025 at Lappeenranta - Lahti University of Technology (LUT) in Lahti, Finland.

SRRNet’s 23rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY and SUSTAINABILITY
The conference will be organised jointly by SRRNet, Fucape Business School and the University of Beira Interior. The venue will be the Fucape Business School in Vitória.

Amarante to Host the XXIV APDIO Conference on Operational Research
From September 7 to 9, 2025, Amarante will host the XXIV Conference of the Portuguese Operational Research Society (APDIO). The event will bring together researchers, academics, and professionals to discuss the latest developments and practical applications in the field.
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
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
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