Based on the results of the research carried out by the project coordinator as part of his doctoral training and by his supervisor, which allowed the specification of an architecture for managing comfort equipment that meets current sustainability, recyclable economy and energy efficiency requirements, without compromising comfort, the intention now is to make the most …
Monthly Archives: November 2023
PREVENT
Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease and one of the leading causes of death in the world. Portugal has one of the highest prevalence rates in Europe, with more than 830,000 diabetics registered with the National Health System, as well as a high prevalence of pre-diabetics, who represent an increased risk of developing diabetes and …
SWOPI
Swopi is a low-cost solution developed entirely at UPB that aims to breathe new life into the many video projectors that exist in educational and other institutions, providing functionalities that are typical of more advanced models, but in an open paradigm (without manufacturer constraints), which with maximum simplicity ensures more effective and functional use, even …
UPB Innovation Projects
Within the scope of the Strategic Plan 2023-2026 – Co-Creating a Sustainable Future, the Bragança Polytechnic University launches an annual internal competition for innovation projects, which aims to serve as an opportunity to jointly build initiatives that enhance the pursuit of UPB’s priorities, objectives and action proposals for the 2023-2026 quadrennium. This Innovation project competition …
Employment Opportunities
The employment opportunities pool of the Bragança Polytechnic University (UPB) is a tool to facilitate students’ transition to the job market. This platform provides a centralized space for companies and students to connect, facilitating the search for and offer of job opportunities aligned with the skills and aspirations of graduates. By making job offers available …
Employment Fair
Every year UPB organizes a employment fair and multiple proximity recruitment events, specific to each company and technical-scientific area. These events play a crucial role in promoting the integration of students into the job market, serving as a platform where companies and organizations can interact directly with students and alumni, providing networking opportunities, internships and …
Employability Observatory
The employability observatory at the Bragança Polytechnic University (UPB) monitors and analyses the integration of graduates into the labour market, as well as identifying market needs and trends in terms of skills and competences. This structure collaborates with companies, public and social entities in order to gather the necessary data for the study plans of …
Start-Ups & Spin-Offs
Here are some of the companies created with the support of UPB’s Entrepreneurship, Employability and Innovative Training Office:
UPB Incubator
Through its business incubator, the Entrepreneurship, Employability and Training Innovation Office of the Bragança Polytechnic University supports the creation/development of technology-based companies, the transfer of knowledge and technology and the dissemination of applied research. Incubated spin-offs and start-ups benefit from continuous support for their ideas with business potential, developed within the academic community, and have …
Poliempreende
Poliempreende stands out as the main network for promoting entrepreneurship in the context of Portuguese polytechnic higher education, with the seal of approval of the Coordinating Council of Polytechnic Higher Education Institutes. The network’s objectives include promoting an entrepreneurial culture, stimulating creativity, innovation, initiative and teamwork. In addition, the network seeks to educate and train …