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InnovPlantProtect launches new website to mark 7 years of activity

O InnovPlantProtect (InPP), Collaborative Laboratory specializing in biological and digital solutions for crop protection, aligned with the emerging challenges of agriculture, will launch its new institutional website on January 24th, on a symbolic date marking 7 years working in the agricultural sector.

This launch is part of a phase of institutional evolution and consolidation InPP, reinforcing its strategy of proximity to the sector, clarity in the communication of its competencies and affirmation as a strategic partner for companies, producers, associations and public bodies.

An even clearer, more up-to-date and sector-oriented platform

With a renewed structure and a more intuitive browsing experience, the new website features:

  • an area of Services and Products completely reorganized, which facilitates access to specialized services, laboratory capabilities and biological and digital solutions developed by InPP, as well as to a updated catalog of services and biosolutions;
  • more complete institutional content that reinforces transparency, scientific rigor and CoLAB's mission;
  • a clearer presentation of scientific skills and research areas, highlighting the impact of the work carried out by InPP's multidisciplinary teams.

New image, same mission - but reinforced

The launch of the website is accompanied by the implementation of InnovPlantProtect's new visual identity, This reflects the maturity of CoLAB and its future ambitions.

The new image - accompanied by the slogan “Innovate together. Protect better.” - reflects InPP's ongoing commitment to:

  • Developing new generation biological and digital solutions;
  • Promoting safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture;
  • Strengthen collaboration and partnership with the agricultural sector and the innovation ecosystem.

A new phase for InPP

The digital and visual renovation is part of a broader strategy of maturity and consolidation, Through this initiative, InPP aims to strengthen its role as a scientific and technological partner for the agricultural sector in applied research and the development of crop protection solutions.

According to António Saraiva, InPP's executive director: “This new website isn't just a digital revamp - it's a reflection of the ambition we have for our future and how we want to communicate with the sector. We want every visitor to understand the purpose that drives us: to create innovative solutions that protect crops, boost productivity and contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems. InPP is entering a new phase, with a clearer, more accessible identity aligned with the real needs of agriculture and a renewed commitment to real impact on the ground.”

Available from January 24th

The new InnovPlantProtect website will be available from January 24th at: https://iplantprotect.pt/

2026 begins with new InnovPlantProtect features

The start of a new year also marks a new cycle for InnovPlantProtect. In 2026, InPP enters a phase of evolution and consolidation, with several new features that reinforce its position as a strategic partner for the intelligent transformation of agriculture.

Over the next few months, initiatives, content and tools will be presented that reflect the work carried out by our teams in the areas of applied research, biological solutions, specialized services and digital innovation.

The first step in this new phase will be presented in the next January 24th, InnovPlantProtect is celebrating the date 7 years in business at the service of the agricultural sector.

Until then, we continue to prepare a range of new products that reflect our mission to promote safer, more innovative and more productive agriculture.

Stay tuned. What's coming is just the beginning.

Sustainability that Generates Value: InPP debates the role of ESG in the future of the fruit and vegetable sector

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) was present at the conference “Building value together”, organized by our associate FNOP - National Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations.

InPP's executive director, António Saraiva, moderated the panel “Sustainability that generates value: The role of ESG in the future of the sector”, which included interventions from Catarina Pinto Correia (VdA), Cristina Câmara (APED), Filipa Saldanha (Crédito Agrícola), Joana Oom de Sousa (Sovena) and Rui Veríssimo Baptista (Companhia das Lezírias).

The opening session was given by Domingos dos Santos, president of FNOP and a member of CoLAB's Board of Directors of our CoLAB.

The meeting brought together producer organizations, farmers, companies, experts and political decision-makers to discuss the current challenges and look to the future of the national fruit and vegetable sector.

With the participation of national and international experts, the conference was a privileged space for sharing experiences and strategic reflection, focusing on the organization of production and the role of public policies in promoting sustainable growth.

Congratulations to FNOP for the initiative and the ability to bring together a panel of excellent speakers, making this conference a relevant and topical milestone for the sector.

Image credits: Voz do Campo magazine

FNOP Event

EVENTS

Plant Biotech Talks come to Elvas

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) is promoting the “Plant Biotech Talks” on September 24, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the INIAV Auditorium in Elvas.

The lecture series aims to bring together internationally renowned experts in the fields of applied plant biotechnology and cereal crop biotechnology who will share developments in these areas, as well as the new genomic techniques that have been applied to rice production.

The guest speakers are Paul Christou, Professor and Director of the Applied Plant Biotechnology Laboratory at the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA) at the University of Lleida, Teresa Capell, Professor and Director in the Department of Plant Production and Forestry Sciences at ICREA and Xin Huang, researcher in the Department of Agriculture and Forestry Engineering at ICREA.

The program is as follows:

10:00 - 11:00 | Paul Christou: Plant biotechnology, 1980-2024. From Round-up Ready soy to Genome Editing and beyond
11:00 - 12:00 | Teresa Capell: Communicating science through art and archaeology
12:00 - 13:00 | Xin Huang: Knocking our rice blast susceptibility genes through Genome Editing

Participation in the event is free and not subject to registration.

See the full program in the image below.

InPP at MORE CoLAB Open Day

InPP was in Bragança yesterday for the MORE Colab - Mountains of Research Collaborative Laboratory Open Day, for a morning of exchanging experiences. Organized by MORE CoLAB, this initiative took place in the Auditorium of the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and aimed to highlight the impact of Collaborative Laboratories in enhancing knowledge and creating value in the communities and regions that host them.

The Open Day, which marked the fifth anniversary of CoLAB Bragantino, highlighted the impact of 15 million euros generated for the region with more than 45 projects, more than 40 human resources and 230 partners involved, more than 30 projects submitted in 2024 and 5 applications already approved under PT2030.

The initiative was attended at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança by government representatives, such as Hernâni Dias, Secretary of State for Local Administration and Spatial Planning, management entities, associates, public and private partners, as well as Collaborative Laboratories from the north to the south of the country.

The event was also an opportunity to learn about the projects and strategic partnerships being developed at MORE CoLAB.

Image credits: MORE Colab - Mountains of Research Collaborative Laboratory

First Congress of the Insectera Mobilizing Agenda in October

The 1st Congress of the Insectera Mobilizing Agenda will take place on October 23rd at the Turismo de Portugal facilities in Estoril.

The 1st edition of the Congress will have the theme “Insects as a tool for sustainability” and aims to bring together experts and anyone interested to discuss the challenges, opportunities and potential of a new bioindustrial sector - insects as bioindustrial tools for sustainability.

The submission period for the congress is open until September 16 and registrations are now available.

You can find all the information on the “Abstract submission” tab on the congress website.

Mark your calendar now!

More information about the event here.