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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

InPP celebrates 5 years of innovation in crop protection

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) celebrates its 5th anniversary next week January 24th, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., at the headquarters located at National Plant Breeding Station, INIAV center in Elvas.

The commemorative date aims to celebrate the innovation in crop protection developed at InPP, showing the role of the collaborative laboratory in stimulating knowledge transfer, creating value and securing highly qualified human resources in the region.

The ceremony will bring together, in addition to InPP members, different representatives of the innovation ecosystem, representatives of CoLABs in the agri-food sector, producer associations, farmers and political decision-makers, among others, with the aim of celebrating 5 years of InPP's achievements, taking stock and exploring prospects for the future.

The opening session will be attended by Isabel Ferreira, Secretary of State for Regional Development. At 3.15pm, the session “What innovation is produced at InPP?” will take place, in which our team will present the work and scientific-technological innovation that has been developed in the various areas of activity of the collaborative laboratory (CoLAB), namely in the areas of New Biopesticides, Protection of Specific Crops, Formulations and Process Development, Data Management and Risk Analysis and Monitoring and Diagnosis.

On the day of the celebrations, the closing session will be attended by the Mayor of Elvas, José Rondão Almeida, the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Gonçalo Caleira Rodrigues, representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Maria do Céu Antunes, and the Minister for Territorial Cohesion, Ana Abrunhosa.

You can register for the ceremony by filling in the form available here. here, until 12 noon on January 22nd.

Mark your calendar and join us on this commemorative date! We'd be delighted to welcome you!

PROGRAM:

Reception of participants, networking and welcome coffee | 14:00

Welcome Session | 14:30

  • Pedro Fevereiro | Executive Director of InPP

Opening Session | 14:35

  • Margarida Oliveira | Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Isabel Ferreira | Secretary of State for Regional Development

Session “What innovation is produced at InPP?” | 15:15

  • Cristina Azevedo | Director of the New Biopesticides Department
  • Sandra Correia | Director of the Department for the Protection of Specific Crops
  • David Learmonth | Director of the Formulations and Process Development Department
  • Ricardo Ramiro | Director of the Data Management and Risk Analysis Department
  • iLaria Marengo | Director of the Monitoring and Diagnosis Department

Closing Session | 16:00

  • Pedro Fevereiro | Executive Director of InPP
  • José Rondão Almeida | Mayor of Elvas
  • Gonçalo Caleira Rodrigues | Secretary of State for Agriculture representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Maria do Céu Antunes
  • Ana Abrunhosa | Minister for Territorial Cohesion

Beberete | 16:45

The Algae Vertical project now has a website

Now you can find out all about Algae Vertical on the project's website!

With a modern and intuitive design, you'll be able to get to know the innovative Algae Vertical project on this new platform that concentrates all the information, and you'll be able to discover how we and the various partners in the algae industry in Portugal are contributing to transforming sustainability.

Take the opportunity to explore the SP6 Agriculture sub-project which is part of the Algae Vertical, of which InPP is the leader, in partnership with the GreenCoLab collaborative laboratory. Our team is working hard on this sub-project!

We'll share news with you soon! Stay tuned!

Learn more about the project here.

Algae Vertical is co-funded by Next Generation EU, through the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), and is the largest initiative in the world. Blue Bioeconomy Pact Mobilizing Agenda.

Happy holidays to all

InnovPlantProtect (InPP) would like to wish the entire team, Associates and partners Happy Holidays!