Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem

The Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem is the result of a collaborative partnership between AlmaScience innovation lab and stakeholders within the Portuguese cellulose and paper ecosystem, with support from the Portuguese Innovation Agency (ANI).

By fostering a stream of promising early-stage technologies, the Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem addresses the growing industry's need for affordable, eco-friendly, high-performance solutions.

NOVA.ID FCT is an inspiring, multinational, and multicultural research ecosystem with over 100 researchers engaged in cutting-edge research, training, and outreach activities.

NOVA.ID FCT supports R&D activities focused on advanced functional materials for micro and nanotechnologies, and soft and bio-functional materials.

RAÍZ is a non-profit research organization focused on technologies, products, and services in the fields of forest, pulp, paper, and forest-based biorefineries.

RAÍZ supports R&D activities focused on paper pulp new substrates and functionalized paper manufacturing.

Fraunhofer Portugal was founded by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the largest organization for applied research in Europe, with the objective of undertaking applied research of direct utility to private and public enterprises and for the wide benefit of society.

Fraunhofer Portugal provides support for R&D activities around Embedded Electronics and Sensor Fusion & Embedded intelligence. 

The Navigator Company is one of Portugal's strongest brands on the world stage, assuming a leading role in the international pulp and paper market.

The Navigator Company aims to develop manufacturing skills on papers for functional printed electronics, establishing a portfolio that includes smart paper solutions for smart packaging, display, batteries, paper-based sensors, and micro/nanofluidics. 

INCM, the Portuguese Mint, is a leading provider of brand protection solutions.

INCM aims to develop and have access to smart and sustainable paper-based solutions for security, identity, brand protection and counterfeiting, and track & trace. 

Clara Saúde is at the forefront of medical services, grouping several companies dedicated to health care.

Clara Saúde aims to develop and have access to low-cost disposable smart health and environment diagnostic platforms.

The Municipality of Almada is one of the biggest and most important councils in the Greater Lisbon area, home to a rich ecosystem of culture, science, and technology companies and institutions.

The Municipality of Almada aims to strengthen regional ecosystem links and build up scientific literacy, bringing citizens, science, and technology closer together. 

Firmo is a leading and emblematic Portuguese company in the paper and office supplies market, with a significant international presence.

Firmo aims to develop and have access to smart and sustainable paper-based solutions for school and office supplies. 

MEXT is the engineering and technology company of the Mota-Engil Group, specializing in integrated engineering solutions for infrastructure, energy, mobility, and environment.

With a vision focused on innovation and sustainability, MEXT develops projects that contribute to the digital and ecological transformation of critical infrastructure and urban services.

TMG Automotive is the business unit of TMG Group dedicated to the automotive sector, specializing in the development and production of flexible polymer interiors for global high-end markets.

With over 50 years of experience and a vision centered on materials innovation, TMG Automotive develops advanced solutions - from smart surfaces and digital printing to bio-based materials - that contribute to the sustainable and technological transformation of automotive interiors.

Super Bock Group is the largest Portuguese company in the beverages sector, with a presence in beer, bottled water, cider, wines, and soft drinks, operating across 15 units in Portugal.

With an R&D strategy focused on circularity and decarbonization, Super Bock Group develops sustainable packaging solutions, integrates renewable energy, and invests in the digitalization of its processes, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.