Técnico Innovation Summit 2026
Annual meeting of the innovation ecosystem of Instituto Superior TécnicoTécnico Innovation Center
About the event
Portugal’s next wave of innovation starts at Técnico.
Técnico Innovation Summit 2026 (TIS 2026) is the major annual gathering of Instituto Superior Técnico’s innovation ecosystem, taking place on February 3, 2026, at the Técnico Innovation Center (TIC). Building on the momentum of its 2024 debut, TIS 2026 brings together R&D Units, PRR and European programme projects, Técnico Spin-offs, and the Técnico Partner Network for a one-day showcase of applied science, knowledge transfer, and tech entrepreneurship.
Details
TIS 2026 offers a single-day view of how Técnico turns research into real-world outcomes: from early-stage ideas and prototypes to industry-ready solutions and new ventures. It is a meeting point for science, business, and society, connecting the people behind Técnico’s most relevant projects with the organisations looking to collaborate, pilot, invest, or hire.
Why TIS 2026 matters
Because it makes innovation visible and actionable. You can explore flagship work across multiple fields, speak directly with the teams behind it, and understand how collaboration accelerates impact across the economy, sustainability, and society.
Who it’s for
Companies and public entities looking for cutting-edge solutions, R&D collaboration, pilots, licensing, or talent.
The Técnico community, including faculty, researchers, PhD and MSc students, and staff.
Anyone interested in where innovation in Portugal and Europe is heading, and how it gets built.
What to expect
R&D Units Exhibition Space: flagship projects from each unit, impactful visuals, prototypes, and scheduled interaction moments with researchers.
Business Exhibition Space: Técnico Spin-offs alongside companies from the Técnico Partner Network, showcasing the value created through knowledge transfer and long-term collaboration.
Innovation Arena (TIC entrance): live demonstrations in robotics, mobility, energy, materials, and artificial intelligence, highlighting practical applications of Técnico’s research.
Schedule
3
Feb
10:00
Opening Ceremony
Location: Mainstage
Institutional Welcome.
10:00 - 17:00
Innovation Arena & Exhibitions
Parallel activities running in various spaces:
• Innovation Arena (interactive area): Prototypes by UID & PRR
• Técnico Innovation District: Looking at the impact of Science
• Técnico Partner Network: Innovation Challenges
• Técnico Spin-off Space: Dreams that come true
10:30 - 12:30
Round Tables: The Future of Innovation (Part I)
Location: Mainstage
10:30 - Advanced materials, circular economy and green buildings
11:00 - Artificial intelligence digital transition and ethics
11:30 - Health and biotechnology
12:00 - Sustainable energy, smart cities and mobility
11:30 - 13:00
Lab2Market @Técnico Launch Session
13:00 - 14:00
Keynote Session
Location: Mainstage
Plenary session on the impact of science and innovation.
14:00 - 16:00
Round Tables: The Future of Innovation (Part II)
Location: Mainstage
14:00 - Sea, Air, Space, Defense and Security
14:30 - Sustainable energy, smart cities and mobility
15:00 - Advanced materials, circular economy and green buildings
15:30 - Artificial intelligence digital transition and ethics
16:00 - 16:30
Leading the Change – Remarks at TIS 2026
Location: Mainstage
• Dr. Gonçalo Matias - Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister and of State Reform
• Eng. Carlos Moedas - Mayor of Lisbon
16:30
Gathering and Unveiling of the new strategy for the Técnico Spin-Off Community
Location: Mainstage
Research Units
Técnico Spin-off
FreshIST
Testwaves
GTech - Graphene Technologies
Stonebrick
FlashGuard/RTBeamTech
Print'n'eat
RAILspect
Dronemist
Immersiv Studios
Opening Ceremony
(10h30 - 11h00) Discussion Panel – Advanced Materials, Circular Economy and Green Buildings
(11h00 - 11h30) Discussion Panel – Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transitions and Ethics
(11h30 - 12h00) Discussion Panel – Health and Biotechnology
(12h00 - 12h30) Discussion Panel – Sustainable Energy, Smart Cities and Mobility
Main Speaker
Orador
Descrição
Discussion Panel – Sea, Air, Space, Defense and Security
(14h30-15h00) Discussion Panel – Sustainable Energy, Smart Cities and Mobility
(15h00 - 15h30) Discussion Panel – Advanced Materials, Circular Economy and Green Buildings
(15h30 - 16h00) Discussion Panel – Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transitions and Ethics
Political Speaker
Orador
Descrição
Técnico Spin-Off Community Meeting
Schedule
3
Feb
Opening Ceremony
Location: Mainstage
Institutional Welcome.
Innovation Arena & Exhibitions
Parallel activities running in various spaces:
• Innovation Arena (interactive area): Prototypes by UID & PRR
• Técnico Innovation District: Looking at the impact of Science
• Técnico Partner Network: Innovation Challenges
• Técnico Spin-off Space: Dreams that come true
Round Tables: The Future of Innovation (Part I)
Location: Mainstage
10:30 - Advanced materials, circular economy and green buildings
11:00 - Artificial intelligence digital transition and ethics
11:30 - Health and biotechnology
12:00 - Sustainable energy, smart cities and mobility
Lab2Market @Técnico Launch Session
Keynote Session
Location: Mainstage
Plenary session on the impact of science and innovation.
Round Tables: The Future of Innovation (Part II)
Location: Mainstage
14:00 - Sea, Air, Space, Defense and Security
14:30 - Sustainable energy, smart cities and mobility
15:00 - Advanced materials, circular economy and green buildings
15:30 - Artificial intelligence digital transition and ethics
Leading the Change – Remarks at TIS 2026
Location: Mainstage
• Dr. Gonçalo Matias - Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister and of State Reform
• Eng. Carlos Moedas - Mayor of Lisbon
Gathering and Unveiling of the new strategy for the Técnico Spin-Off Community
Location: Mainstage
