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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 deseja Boas-festas a todos

O InPP deseja a todos os amigos, colegas, colaboradores, investigadores, funcionários, associados e famílias um ótimo Natal e um excelente Ano Novo!

Esperamos que o ano de 2023 seja repleto de ciência e traga muitas realizações académicas, científicas e pessoais a todos!

InnovPlantProtect reuniu com reitora da Universidade de Évora

No passado dia 19 de dezembro, Pedro Fevereiro, diretor executivo do InnovPlantProtect (InPP), reuniu com a nova Reitora da Universidade de Évora (UÉ), Hermínia Vasconcelos Vilar, acompanhado pela representante na UÉ, Rosário Félix.

A visita teve como objetivo reforçar as ligações institucionais em curso, e potenciar novas áreas de atuação, articuladas com estratégias locais, de forma a criar mais impacto territorial, como contributo à resolução de grandes desafios, que possam reproduzir ganhos no futuro das regiões.

Potenciar laços de cooperação em torno do tópico da Sustentabilidade Agrícola foi um dos vários assuntos abordados.

À Reitora Hermínia Vasconcelos Vilar resta-nos agradecer a visita. Para o futuro, as duas entidades deixam a certeza de um reforço das suas relações.

InnovPlantProtect recebeu a visita da Clever Leaves

No passado dia 14 de Dezembro, o InnovPlantProtect (InPP) recebeu a visita da empresa Clever Leaves, operadora multinacional norte-americana líder e produtora licenciada de canábis de qualidade farmacêutica, com representação em Portugal.

A representar a Clever Leaves, estiveram o Ivanshu Shantilal, representante responsável em Portugal, e Ana Matias, Diretora de Investigação e Desenvolvimento (I&D), que ficaram a conhecer as atividades do laboratório colaborativo. A visita pretendeu também discutir futuras oportunidades de cooperação entre as duas instituições.

Durante a visita, o diretor executivo Pedro February apresentou o InPP e as diferentes áreas de investigação que estão a ser exploradas pelos cinco departamentos do laboratório colaborativo (CoLAB). As apresentações foram seguidas por uma visita às novas instalações e laboratórios.

Um agradecimento especial à Clever Leaves pela visita.

A Clever Leaves é uma empresa multinacional de canábis com ênfase no cultivo ecologicamente sustentável, e em larga escala, e processamento de qualidade farmacêutica, que tem como pilar do seu negócio global de canábis. Com operações e investimentos nos Estados Unidos, Canadá, Colômbia, Alemanha, e Portugal, a Clever Leaves criou uma rede de distribuição eficaz e uma pegada global, com uma base construída sobre a eficiência do capital e um rápido crescimento. A Clever Leaves obteve uma licença provisória em Portugal do Infarmed – a autoridade sanitária portuguesa – que permite à Clever Leaves cultivar, importar e exportar flores secas para fins medicinais e de investigação.

Créditos de imagem: Clever Leaves