Support to companies, entrepreneurs, researchers and students from Higher Education Institutions and the National Scientific and Technological System in matters of Industrial Property (prior research in databases, preparation of patent applications or other industrial property rights).

Organisation of acceleration programs for business ideas for the National Scientific and Technological System, companies and local innovation ecosystems.

Activities to promote internal innovation processes, workshops on innovation and the creation of new products and services, from the ideation phase, to the creation of a MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and presentation to potential stakeholders.

VCI coordinates ESA Space Solutions Portugal, where it is responsible for the implementation of space technology transfer programs for terrestrial applications of the European Space Agency (ESA), boosting the space economy at a national level, through incubation programs and funding management, as well as representing the role of technology brokerage. More information at https://space.ipn.pt