11th Edition of the FAQtos Award: Celebrating Innovation in the World of Radio Frequencies

11th Edition of the FAQtos Award: Celebrating Innovation in the World of Radio Frequencies

Jul 3, 2024

Final Ceremony and Delivery of Awards

The award ceremony for the 11th edition of the FAQtos Prize, with the theme “THE WORLD OF RADIOFREQUENCES”, will take place at the Congress Centre of the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) on Saturday 6 July 2024, starting at 14:30. The event will bring together the 10 finalist teams who will defend their projects in front of a Final Jury made up of representatives from the Ministry of Education, Vodafone, the Faculty of Pharmacy and IST at the University of Lisbon.

This year, the FAQtos Prize received 48 applications, representing 177 students and 32 supervising teachers from 27 secondary schools in 13 districts. After several stages, 44 teams were assessed by a Selection Jury made up of 41 secondary school teachers. From this analysis, the 10 best entries were chosen for the final stage, representing schools from the districts of Braga, Lisbon, Porto, Santarém, Viana do Castelo and Madeira.

Evaluation Criteria, Awards and Recognition

The entries will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Integration into the Theme
  • Originality and Innovation
  • Quality of the Report and Video Presentation
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Involvement with the school and other organisations
  • Overall assessment of the project

The authors of the best works will receive cash prizes of between 500 and 1,500 euros. Prizes will also be awarded to the supervising teachers and the respective schools, recognising the collective effort and support given to the students.

Luís M. Correia, FAQtos coordinator, INOV – INESC Inovação researcher and IST professor, emphasised: “The award of the FAQtos Prize is a double satisfaction for us, as it represents the end of a year-long project in which we have clarified and demystified issues related to the topic of electromagnetic radiation, while also strengthening the link with young people – one of our most strategic audiences for forming a collective conscience in this area.”

About the FAQtos Project

The FAQtos project, a collaboration between INOV – INESC Inovação and Instituto Superior Técnico, aims to provide relevant information on electromagnetic radiation in mobile communications. This project is essential for disseminating knowledge about electromagnetic wave concepts, exposure limits, relevant bibliography and the results of measurements carried out by the team in public places across the country.

FAQtos promotes lectures and public information actions in health centers, educational establishments and in collaboration with municipalities, enlightening the population on issues related to electromagnetic radiation. The project also carries out radiation measurement and research activities, based on the www.faqtos.pt portal.

The 11th edition of the FAQtos Prize not only encourages innovation and critical analysis among young people, but also reinforces the importance of education and awareness of mobile communications technologies in contemporary society.

IEEE MELECON 2024

IEEE MELECON 2024

Jul 2, 2024

From 25 to 27 June 2024, Porto hosted the IEEE MELECON 2024 international forum, an event highlighting emerging technologies in the field of electrical engineering. As one of the flagship conferences of IEEE Region 8, the event brought together researchers and professionals from various areas of electrical engineering, providing a stage for the presentation of innovative design methodologies, techniques, and experimental results.

“From Lab Bench to Launch Pad”

INOV played a leading role at IEEE MELECON 2024, not only as the event’s Golden Patron, but also through the active participation of Engineer Fernando Moreira, President of the Institute, in the “IEEE6: Panel: From Lab Bench to Launch Pad” panel. This session was critical, given that INOV is a Technology and Innovation Centre (CTI) dedicated to the transfer of knowledge and technology in the areas of ICT & Electronics. The panel focussed on discussing the paths to transforming an initial idea or innovation into an innovative product or service for the market, reflecting the challenges and strategies necessary for success in this process.

INOV takes part in Encontro Ciência 2024 in Porto

INOV takes part in Encontro Ciência 2024 in Porto

Jul 1, 2024

Encontro Ciência 2024 (Science Meeting 2024), which will take place from 3 to 5 July in the city of Porto, marks yet another edition of this essential event for the Portuguese scientific community. This year’s theme is “+Science for One Health and global well-being”, promising many moments of dialogue, knowledge sharing, and conviviality among the participants.

After leaving Lisbon and passing through Aveiro the previous year, Encontro Ciência (Science Meeting) continues its journey across the country, this time hosted by the vibrant city of Porto. This annual meeting is a unique opportunity for researchers, academics and science professionals to exchange experiences and present their latest advances.

INOV’s participation

INOV will be present at the Encontro Ciência 2024 by taking part in a panel along with other institutes from the INESC ecosystem. The scientific session entitled “Intelligent Care: the bridge between AI and Health Systems according to the advances made at INESCs” will be held in the S. João Room on 3 July from 14:30 to 16:00. Ana Madureira, a researcher at INOV, will represent the institute on this panel.

The session will bring together researchers from INESC’s various institutes and partners from the health sector, including CHULN, ISAMB and ULSGE. The aim is to highlight the main advances in Intelligent Care through the emerging contributions of INESCs at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Health Systems, in a participatory and interactive session.

Session Structure

The session will begin with short presentations centred on the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) contributions to Intelligent Care developed at the various INESCs. These presentations will serve as a basis for identifying future barriers and opportunities, enabling an understanding of future AI-driven innovations in healthcare.

Intelligent Care will be addressed in four pillars:

  1. Intelligent Monitoring and Tracking: This includes biosensors and federated pan-European health data management infrastructures.
  2. Smart Medical Decision: Covers advances in healthy ageing and chronic, infectious, neurological, psychiatric and oncological diseases; responsible AI; augmented reality to support medical training and practice.
  3. Intelligent Treatment: Focuses on the optimisation, control and planning of care (radiotherapy, anaesthesia, rehabilitation); robotic systems and intelligent agents for critical use and social care; multi-omics and new molecular therapies.
  4. Smart Care Management: Includes SMART guidelines, attitudes, policies and action plans.

Moderation and Speakers

The session will be moderated by Alípio Jorge (FCUP, LIAAD, INESC TEC) and will feature opening remarks by Sílvia Castro (INESC ID). Speakers include:

This collaboration between the different INESCs demonstrates the synergy and strength of the network in promoting scientific and technological innovation.

Registration and More Information

Those interested in taking part in the Encontro Ciência 2024 can register now via the event’s official website. The Encontro Ciência 2024 promises to be a memorable event, full of inspiring moments and significant scientific advances. The presence of INOV and the other INESCs reaffirms the central role of collaborative scientific research in advancing the health and well-being of society.

Luís Vidigal Award 2023 Edition: Two Projects Honoured Ex Aequo

Luís Vidigal Award 2023 Edition: Two Projects Honoured Ex Aequo

Jun 25, 2024

Next Saturday, 29th June, the President of the Jury, Prof. Isabel Ribeiro, will take to the stage at the closing session of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Days (JEEC) of the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) to hand out the diplomas for the 2023 edition of the Luís Vidigal Award.

The event will once again be held at the Técnico Innovation Center, located in Arco do Cego, a space that has established itself as a hub for innovation and engineering.

This year, the Luís Vidigal Award will be awarded ex-aqueous to two different works, reflecting the excellence and diversity of the research carried out. The winners are:

After receiving their diplomas, both winners will have the opportunity to present their theses, sharing with the public the details and implications of their research.

The Luís Vidigal Award, created in 2000 in honor of the esteemed professor, aims to annually reward IST master thesis authors who bring together the best scientific characteristics, innovation and quality in topics within the scientific areas of Electrical, Computer and Information Technology Engineering.

Fernando Moreira, President of INOV, is still a member of the Award’s Management Committee, along with Professor Luís Miguel Silveira, from IST’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

To date, 23 editions have been held, honoring 32 out of 275 candidates with a total of 100,000 euros.

This event not only celebrates the memory of Prof Luís Vidigal but also encourages the continuous search for excellence and innovation among future engineers.

RESCUER to hold final event in Madrid

RESCUER to hold final event in Madrid

Jun 3, 2024

The final event for the H2020 RESCUER project will take place on the 11th and 12th of June, at the Hospital de Emergencias Enfermera Isabel Zendal in Madrid.

Among the highlights expected for this event are insightful presentations on the latest advancements in RESCUER tools and technologies.

Another objective of this event is to obtain collaborative insights from these interactive sessions, as well as provide consortium members with the opportunity to network with partners from across Europe.

Learn more about the event and register here to secure your spot at this pivotal event.

INOV’s participation in RESCUER

The Electronics team at INOV developed 3 advanced tools for the RESCUER project: Wireless Finder, Communication Gateway, and Black Box for Buildings, which you can explore further on this page.

We also provided much-needed support to RESCUER’s dissemination efforts, including contributing our storytelling mastery to the production of RESCUER’s comic book series, which can be experienced in full here.

INESC Lx and INOV hosted the Advantage Austria delegation.

INESC Lx and INOV hosted the Advantage Austria delegation.

May 13, 2024

On the 7th of May, INOV and INESC Lisboa, together with Instituto Superior Técnico, welcomed a distinguished delegation organized by Advantage Austria.

The delegation boasted a diverse array of members, ranging from Research and Technology Organization (RTO) executives to Austrian ministry representatives, alongside esteemed journalists from Austria. Their purposeful visit was crafted to delve into the depths of Portugal’s vibrant innovation landscape, with a keen focus on Lisbon’s burgeoning innovation ecosystem.

The goal? To cultivate synergies and forge pathways to potential future business endeavors, fostering collaborative opportunities across borders. This voyage aimed not only to explore but also to initiate dialogues that could catalyze fruitful partnerships and propel innovation to new heights.

In a session held at IST’s Salão Nobre (Great Hall), Professor Leonel Sousa, President of INESC Lisboa, succinctly delineated the framework of INESC Lisboa and its three institutes. His presentation laid the groundwork for understanding the institution’s structure and mission. Subsequently, Fernando Moreira, as President, elaborated on INOV‘s trajectory, offering insights into its journey and impact within the realm of innovation.

We were deeply honored to host such esteemed guests, and we eagerly anticipate exploring collaboration opportunities together. For those who missed the presentations or wish to revisit them, both videos can be accessed on our YouTube channel. We invite you to subscribe to stay informed about future updates and events. We invite you to subscribe to stay informed about future updates and events.