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:

• Focusing Public Innovation Policy on generating value and impact in the economy;

• 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.

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.

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.

WE ARE BUILDING A NEW FUTURE, EVERY DAY.

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.

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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.