Nova University Lisbon actively contributes to tackle the SDG 9 through research, and by challenging and enabling the NOVA Community to think about innovation and start-ups that may have a positive and long-term impact on society. It actively promots entrepreneurship and value creation, encouraging the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises. Check the list of NOVA’s successful Start-ups e Spin-offs.
NOVA's 9 Academic Units develop programs and initiatives with direct impact in our community. Get in touch, participate!
Description | Calendar | Academic Unit |
Nova SBE Entrepreneurship Hub opens its doors to a dynamic, entrepreneurial ecosystem and contribute with knowledge and experiences that add value and strengthen our community in three main areas: EdTech & Smart Cities, Tourism & Wellbeing, and Fintech. |
Permanent | Nova SBE |
"Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT (NOVA.ID.FCT)" is a private non-profit research organization, which primarily aims at carrying out Science and Technology activities, fostering knowledge valorization and promoting the involvement of researchers, both at national and international levels, in RD&I projects in the areas of expertise of their research units. |
Permanent | FCT NOVA |
RIA – Research and Innovation Accelerator O RIA supports the innovation cycle among the scientific community at FCT, from the idea to its market application. Its supports applications for funds, intelectual property protection and knowledge transfer and training. |
Permanent | FCT NOVA |
NOVA contributes significantly to the research into the area of SDG9. Learn more about the following research projects:
ERC Grant project, DIGISMART is a Multifunctional Digital Materials Platform for Smart Integrated Applications. DIGISMART aims to revolutionize the way in which integrated circuits and electronic components are made, without using silicon, while simultaneously exploiting eco-friendly materials with exceptional properties at nano scale.
B-LigZymes is an international, interdisciplinary and intersectorial platform that directly addresses current limitations in lignin degradation by generating technological and economical solutions inspired by fundamental research.
NOVA University Lisbon has a strong formative offer, distinguished by quality and variety, linked to the SDGs. It supports the integration of interdisciplinarity and sustainability in all our study cycles.
SDG |
Learning |
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Post-graduation in Sustainable Construction and Rehabilitation (FCT) PhD in Eco-efficient Construction and Rehabilitation (FCT) Innovation Centre Courses (FCSH) |
Contribution for SDG 9 in 2019:
Number of university spin-offs | 24 |
Research income | 58.808.109 |
- STEM | 25.874.387 |
- Medicine | 7.329.841 |
- Arts & Humanities / Social sciences | 25.603.881 |