The inaugural meeting of INESC INOV-Lab was held on 11 July.
The session began with words from Professor Leonel Sousa, President of INESC Lx, who spoke about how the idea of INESC INOV-Lab came about, as an INOV research unit registered with the FCT.
This was followed by a speech by Engineer Fernando Moreira, President of INOV, who spoke about our institution’s desire to attract and retain new talent, the importance of researchers and their commitment to INOV’s R&D&I activities.
Professor Augusto Casaca, President of INOV’s Scientific Committee, which is common to INESC INOV-Lab, also spoke.
Finally, the main presentation was given by Professor Luis M. Correia, Coordinator of INESC INOV-Lab, who outlined the roadmap of this new INOV R&D unit.
After the initial presentations, a cocktail party was held at the Holiday Inn Lisboa with members of the other INESC Lisboa institutes and selected guests.
INESC INOV-Lab will have 14 integrated researchers and 68 collaborating researchers, totaling a team of 82 people that will continue to grow.
