The Value Creation Council is an advisory body to the Rector on issues related to the University's Third Mission, namely for the social and economic knowledge valorisation in the context of innovation and entrepreneurship University activities. Its mission is to promote reflection and contribute to define strategic orientations towards a policy of socioeconomic valorization of knowledge and a closer relationship with companies and society. Professor Isabel Rocha, Vice-Rector of NOVA, is also the President of the Value Creation Council, which is formed by representatives of all NOVA Schools, recognized by their expertise in innovation, value creation and entrepreneurship.