SUCCESS STORIES
Each Innovator has a problem to solve or an opportunity to realize. Here, we tell the stories of the bold and the role ANI played throughout the process.
Because innovation starts here.
IDEIAS QUE TRANSFORMAM
Episode 1 – TEKEVER
In this first episode we interview Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER, a company that develops innovative technologies for the Aerospace, Defense and Security Markets, who tells us about the various programs managed by ANI that he used to obtain funding and the impact they had on the development of his business and positioning in the market.
Episode 2 – Tonic App
In this first episode we interview Daniela Seixas, Founder & CEO of Tonic App, an all-in-one medical platform that brings together the tools and content that doctors need to better diagnose and treat their patients.
FROM IDEA TO REALITY
“From idea to reality” was a feature in ANI’s digital communication that highlighted innovative projects that turned an idea into a technological solution.
Get to know them here:
INOVPNT – PIEP
The InovPNT project aimed to boost the use of functional and modified thermoplastic materials in the development of textile substrates with antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, using polymeric materials processing technologies combined with non-woven fabric processing techniques.
FAGI – PIEP
The FAGI – FEHST AVANTGARDE INTERIORS project aims to develop an aesthetic and multifunctional interior car door trim.
E-GLOBULUS – ROOT
The e-globulus platform disseminates forestry knowledge in a simple and practical way and encourages the adoption of good forest management practices in Portugal, seeking to reconcile production forestry with the other ecological functions of the ecosystem.
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IHEATEX – CENTI
The iHeatex project proposed developing new multifunctional terry structures with active moisture management and heating properties.
APEX - PIEP
The APEX – Combating Pollution in Explosive Atmospheres project aimed to create a vessel capable of operating efficiently and safely in combating pollution in various high-risk scenarios.
ORION - IPN
The ORION – Optimised Remote Radiotherapy Planning project seeks to create a global approach to radiotherapy treatment planning, allowing better human resource management.
CHIC - CCG
The CHIC project aimed to develop a tool for referencing sound objects within a virtual reality environment.
3D.CARBIDE - CTCV
The 3D.Carbide project aimed to develop additive manufacturing (AM) for the hard metal components industry, presenting itself as a promising technology for high-value-added functional components produced in small series.
CHIC - CCG
The Extra LightSafeShoe is a safety shoe that combines the use of more efficient and innovative raw materials, such as low-density polyurethane (PU) with the incorporation of hollow or expandable microparticles in the PU formulation.
WHATCIM - CTCV
The WhatCIM project aimed to improve the textile process by developing ceramic nanocomposite materials using ceramic injection molding (CIM) technology and PVD coatings, obtaining electrically conductive components resistant to wear and with antistatic properties.
ECALL IHEERO - IEP
The eCall IHeERO project is a new technology for manual or automatic emergency calls in case of severe car collisions.
ECO SUSTAINABLE RAIL - PIEP E CVR
The Eco Sustainable Rail project aims to valorize mixed plastics in developing eco-sustainable railway sleepers, which will be tested in real operating scenarios by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP).
HIGHLEATHER - CTIC
The HighLeather project seeks innovative solutions for the leather industry, addressing issues like lightfastness, inherent skin problems such as veins, wrinkles, and scratches that reduce the usability of leather for high-quality items, and environmental impacts of effluents, such as the pollutant load from the dyeing process and potential chemical products' health impacts.
AMOB ECOEVOLUTION / AMOB 2BENDCONTINUOUS - INEGI
The AMOB EcoEvolution / AMOB 2BENDContinuous project aims to produce tube bending machines, one entirely electric, replacing hydraulic drives, and another with bi-oriented machines, also electric, allowing continuous tube bending without interruption to change the bending direction, with new approaches for automatic tube loading.
LIAI - INOV
The LIAI – Indoor Localization in Industrial Environment project is an indoor/outdoor localization solution, autonomous and adapted to the factory floor, enabling real-time collection of positioning data of operators involved in specific production processes or intervention areas, thus facilitating continuous improvement actions.
PICASSO - CENTI
The Picasso project aims to develop an innovative line of colored textile products for the fashion sector, using only natural compounds extracted from plants and mushrooms and employing coloring processes that enhance high fastness to the main constraints of the products' life cycle.
ENZISOLUTION - CTIC
The EnziSolution project focuses on developing new products, such as enzymes and other chemicals, that impact the process of transforming skin into leather, particularly concerning minimizing environmental impact and improving product quality.
ZYPHO - INEGI
The ZYPHO - Heat Recovery Siphon project aims to develop a compact, highly efficient heat recovery unit that is installed under the shower tray. It absorbs thermal energy from drain water and uses it to preheat cold water, allowing you to reduce energy consumption by up to 40%.
SHELLUTION - IPN
The Shellution project aims to incorporate eggshell waste into the paint and paper production industry, partially or entirely replacing geological origin calcium carbonate (GCC) with biogenic calcium carbonate (BCC).
MAISSOLO - COTHN
The Go_MaisSolo project aims to equip the horticultural sector with risk management and decision-making tools, integrating viable and economically accepted technologies that contribute to maintaining biodiversity and conserving soil and water quality.
ECOGREENROOF - CVR
The EGR – EcoGreenRoof project aims to develop ecological substrates through industrial waste of inorganic and organic base for application in green roofs.
OCEANIC - WAVEC
The OCEANIC project developed protective coatings for ocean renewable energy devices to increase their reliability and lifespan (OCEANIC coating).
PPS1 - CCG
The PPS1 is a technological solution for digitizing and dematerializing fabric samples, part of the TexBoost project.
OCT-LEAKAGE - AIBILI
The OCT-Leakage technology allows detecting retinal fluid fluctuations and changes in the blood-retinal barrier through a non-invasive technology, contributing to the early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
S-CONSOLE - CENTI
The S-Console project aimed to develop a central floor console for electric cars, integrating various innovative functionalities, including lighting, touch controls, and connectivity features, with an emphasis on sustainability and lightweight materials.
BP-IDS - INOV
The BP-IDS platform is a cybersecurity solution designed to monitor and detect incidents in industrial infrastructures equipped with communication and information technologies.
SLM-XL - INEGI
SLM-XL is equipment for additive manufacturing of large-scale parts, particularly metallic components, utilizing laser technology for the bonding process of metal powders.
I9KIWI - IPN
I9Kiwi is a project dedicated to developing strategies aimed at the sustainability of the kiwi production chain through the creation of a value-added product.
BENATURE - CTIC
BeNature is a new technology that enables the production of 100% biodegradable leather articles within just 11 to 14 days.
SHOE FABLAB - CTCP
Shoe FabLab is a prototyping and experimental learning laboratory focused on supporting creativity and developing new collaborative projects in the footwear and leather goods sectors by providing access to equipment and expertise.
POLIMAX - COTHN
The Polimax project is a technology aimed at promoting entomophilous pollination to increase agricultural production yields and produce fruits with seeds of added value due to their nutritional quality and preservation capacity.
ORCA - CEIIA
Orca is an autonomous surface vehicle equipped with scientific instruments for collecting geological parameters through seabed mapping.
CUT & CARE - CTCOR
The Cut & Care project aimed to develop solutions, products, and disinfection methods for tools used in various operations within cork oak forests to reduce the spread of diseases among trees.
GEODESIGN - CVR
GEO-DESIGN is a project that uses industrial waste to create high-quality, aesthetically appealing furniture pieces, primarily targeting the hospitality and urban furniture sectors.
KRAKEN - WAVEC
The KRAKEN project aimed to develop a robotic arm with seven degrees of freedom for underwater operations.
MICROHANDLING - CENTIMFE
The microHANDLING project developed technology capable of producing small plastic components with micrometric details and automatically assembling small-sized products.
AGATHA - CCG
AGATHA is a platform that automatically analyzes information available in open sources such as social networks, forums, images, and others.
FILTER - AIBILI
FILTER is a new technology leveraging artificial intelligence to detect, characterize, and monitor changes associated with vision loss caused by aging or diabetes.
INSTONE - CENTI
InStone is a high-tech product that incorporates intelligent materials and systems, such as sensors, lighting, and heating systems, into natural stone, such as limestone.
MONICAP - INOV
MONICAP is a real-time remote monitoring system for overseeing fishing activity, using GPS for geographic localization and Inmarsat for satellite communications.
HYBRIDTEC - PIEP
HybridTec is a new production technology that directly impacts the automotive sector by introducing thermoplastic composite material solutions and innovative processing technology.
INFANTE - INSTITUTO DE TELECOMUNICAÇÕES - IT
INFANTE is a new technology utilizing a microsatellite for maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring, and detecting extreme phenomena from space.
URBAN ELECTRIC BUS - INEGI
The Urban Electric Bus is a fully electric urban bus developed from scratch.
PNEUMA - IEP
Pneuma is a new technology that optimized healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
INOVLASER - CTIC
InovLaser is a new technology enabling the engraving of entire leather hides using a galvanometric laser system.
ROSE - INSTITUTO PEDRO NUNES - IPN
ROSE is a technology that uses a robotic device to perform remote ultrasounds.
TECHPARTS I&D - CATIM
TechParts I&D is a technology that allows companies in the metallurgy and metalworking sectors to plan and optimize the preventive maintenance of their production tools.