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InPP participa em sessão com comitiva checa do setor das biotecnologias

March 27, 2026
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Ines Ferreira

No dia 26 de março, o InPP participou numa sessão promovida pela Agência Nacional de Inovação (ANI), em Lisboa, que contou com a presença de uma comitiva da República Checa ligada ao setor das biotecnologias.

Em representação do InPP estiveram Cristina Azevedo, Diretora de Biosoluções, e Paulo Madeira, Gestor de Inovação, que apresentou a instituição e as suas principais áreas de atuação e competências.

A iniciativa teve como principal objetivo identificar oportunidades de cooperação entre entidades portuguesas e checas, nomeadamente nas áreas de transferência de tecnologia, codesenvolvimento, ensaios pré-clínicos e diagnósticos, coinvestimento e internacionalização da inovação.

A sessão contou com a participação de representantes de entidades relevantes da República Checa, incluindo Petra Kinzlova, CEO da Prague.bio, Katarina Psenakova, Head of Biology da PharmTheon, bem como representantes da Embaixada da República Checa e da Academia das Ciências da República Checa.

Este encontro contribuiu para reforçar o posicionamento do InPP na promoção de parcerias internacionais e no desenvolvimento de soluções inovadoras, evidenciando o compromisso contínuo da instituição em fortalecer redes de colaboração científica e tecnológica e em contribuir para o crescimento e internacionalização da inovação.

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InPP participa em encontro técnico dedicado à cultura do arroz

March 6, 2026
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Ines Ferreira

O InPP marcou presença no Encontro com orizicultores e técnicos(as) em Portugal, promovido pela EDAF, que decorreu no dia 5 de março, no Pólo de Inovação de Salvaterra de Magos, em Santarém.

A Diretora de Biosoluções do InPP, Cristina Azevedo, integrou o painel de oradores convidados, tendo apresentado a comunicação intitulada “A problemática da Pyricularia na cultura do arroz”. A apresentação incidiu sobre os principais desafios fitossanitários associados a esta doença, que continua a constituir uma das maiores ameaças à produção de arroz a nível mundial e também em Portugal.

O encontro reuniu produtores, técnicos e especialistas da fileira do arroz, proporcionando um espaço de partilha de conhecimento e debate sobre soluções atuais e em desenvolvimento para o controlo da piriculariose. Foram igualmente abordados outros temas relevantes para a sustentabilidade e produtividade da cultura, nomeadamente a gestão da fertilização.

A participação do InPP neste tipo de iniciativas reforça o compromisso da instituição com a inovação, a transferência de conhecimento e o desenvolvimento de soluções sustentáveis para a agricultura nacional.

O InPP agradece à EDAF e ao COTArroz o convite e a organização deste importante encontro, esperando que esta colaboração continue a fortalecer-se no futuro.

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TomaBioTec project focuses on biological and digital solutions for growing industrial tomatoes

February 13, 2026
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Ines Ferreira

The project TomaBioTec started in January with the aim of developing and validating innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and efficient production of tomatoes in the industry, in line with the current challenges of the agri-food sector, by integrating biotechnology and digital technologies.

The initiative aims to evaluate, under real field conditions, the effectiveness and efficiency of a biosolution with bioprotective and/or biostimulant properties, developed by InnovPlantProtect (InPP), This could help improve the quality and productivity of industrial tomato crops.

The rehearsals take place at Alentejo and Spanish Extremadura and combine traditional agronomic methods with advanced technologies, such as drones, multispectral sensors and artificial intelligence models. This approach allows detailed monitoring of the health of the crop, the presence of pests and diseases and the impact of the bioproduct throughout the production cycle.

The project “TomaBioTec: New biological and digital solutions for tomato crop protection and fertilization” is led by the InPP, in collaboration with the Centro Tecnológico Nacional Agroalimentario Extremadura (CTAEX) and Cordeiro Group, and was selected as one of the winners of the 7th edition of the Promove Program, The prize was awarded by the “la Caixa” Foundation, in partnership with Banco BPI and the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), in the category of innovative pilot projects.

This project reinforces the commitment to biological and digital solutions as drivers of more sustainable, competitive agriculture based on scientific evidence, with a direct impact on producers and industry.

More information about the project here.

EVENTS

Algae Vertical project documentary series already on TV

January 18, 2024
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Ines Ferreira

The project's documentary Vertical Algae, led by Necton, and of which InPP is a part, is already being broadcast on television.

The documentary series Algae Vertical includes 10 episodes, which show the 7 sub-projects of Algae Vertical and are already being broadcast on the TECH 3 program on RTP3. The episodes will be broadcast every Saturday at 18:50, with a repeat on Sundays at 15:50.

For 10 weeks, the fascinating world of algae will enter Portuguese homes, giving people the opportunity to learn about the various ways of using algae and its important role in sustainability.

All the programs will also be available on RTP Play and on Algae Vertical's YouTube channel.

(Re)watch the first episode here and don't miss a new episode every week!

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

Note: RTP3 programming may change without prior notice.

InsectERA Executive Committee visits InPP

January 12, 2024
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Ines Ferreira

On January 11, InnovPlantProtect (InPP) received a visit from António Campos and Nuno Vinhais, from the Executive Board of Insectera Mobilizing Agenda.

The purpose of the visit was to get to know the facilities and technological equipment of the collaborative laboratory (CoLAB), share information and exchange ideas on how the work of the InsectERA Agenda is progressing.

InPP's executive director, Pedro Fevereiro, and the department directors, Sandra Correia and David Learmonth, welcomed the committee, presented the CoLAB and gave an update on the implementation of the Agenda.

Special thanks to António Campos and Nuno Vinhais for their visit!

InPP leads the InFrass axis, one of the 9 axes of the Agenda, led by ThenGreen, The consortium is made up of 42 national entities and a total investment of 43 million euros. The consortium aims to promote the circular economy and leverage the development of innovative insect-based technological solutions for the market.

Learn more about the InsectERA agenda and the InFrass axis HERE.

InPP received a visit from students from the Montemorense science club

January 11, 2024
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Ines Ferreira

Students from the Living Science Club of the LabVivo - Ciências com Arte School, located in Montemor-o-Novo, went to InnovPlantProtect (InPP) on January 10 to explore the world of biotechnology and plants.

The young people visited the laboratories and the recently refurbished greenhouse and had the opportunity to make contact with science and gain a better understanding of day-to-day research and innovation in the areas of agriculture and plant biotechnology.

Interacting with some of our researchers to find out about their background and what led them into these fascinating areas was one of the highlights of the visit.

It was an excellent opportunity to clear up doubts and curiosities among the youngsters.

InPP hopes that the visit served to motivate and inspire the students to pursue a career in science and innovation in crop protection.

It was a pleasure to welcome you!