The ANI
Agência Nacional de Inovação (ANI) plays a vital role in building a robust innovation ecosystem. We are the entity responsible for bringing scientific and technological knowledge closer to the economy and businesses, promoting knowledge transfer, and creating value for the Portuguese economy.
This is achieved through the development of policies and instruments aimed at supporting Research & Technological Development and Innovation in Portugal, contributing to the consolidation of the National Innovation System (SNI) and strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy in global markets.
Mission
To generate sustainable value in the economy and society through science and technology.
The mission encompasses the following strategic principles of ANI:
- Focus Public Innovation Policy na geração de valor e impacto na economia;
- Increase the development of new products/services with high technological intensity;
- Align research agendas with economic needs;
- Place the ANI client at the center of activities – customer-centric;
- Increase the agility of internal processes and reinforce ANI’s positioning and brand as an innovative entity.
Vision
To be the reference and inspiration to accelerate innovation, based on science and technology, among the agents of the national ecosystem.
The vision of Agência Nacional de Inovação (ANI) reflects its commitment to promoting an innovative, competitive, and sustainable ecosystem, capable of turning ideas into realities that drive the economic and social development of the country.
ANI’s role is to promote knowledge transfer, creating value for the national economy, setting priorities, and defining indicators focused on supporting the adoption of knowledge and technology by companies and society.
Values
The values of Agência Nacional de Inovação (ANI) reflect its commitment to promoting innovation, technological development, and sustainability.
They are fundamental in guiding the agency’s actions and decisions, ensuring that its initiatives are aligned with ethical principles and strategic objectives.

Rigor

Integrity

Transparency

Trust

Collaboration

Proximity

Creativity
ANI’s vision reflects its commitment to promoting an innovative, competitive, and sustainable ecosystem, capable of transforming ideas into realities that drive the country’s economic and social development.
ANI’s role is to promote knowledge transfer, creating value for the national economy, setting priorities, and defining indicators focused on supporting the adoption of knowledge and technology by companies and society.
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Agência Nacional de Inovação (ANI) plays a vital role in building a robust innovation ecosystem. We are the entity responsible for bringing scientific and technological knowledge closer to the economy and businesses, promoting knowledge transfer, and creating value for the Portuguese economy.
The National Innovation Agency’s capital is subscribed in equal parts by the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation and the Ministry of Economy and Territorial Cohesion. Learn about its organisational structure and board of directors.
Consult all available reports developed by our various reporting and business intelligence areas.
For ANI – Agência Nacional de Inovação, the definition of an integrated sustainability strategy necessarily encompasses not only environmental concerns but also the implementation of best management practices in people, business and services.
From industry to technology, from health to communication, from research to entrepreneurship, find out about the various initiatives.


