Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação

SPI is a private consulting company created in 1996 as an active centre of national and international networks connected to the SME and innovation sectors. Since its inception, SPI has become a leading promoter of linkages between private sector companies, science and technology institutions, and national and international public and private organizations. From its onset, SPI embraced the mission of managing projects that promote regional, national and international development, stimulate entrepreneurship, innovation and knowledge management and encourage internationalization and creation of strategic partnerships and business relationships.

In fulfilling its mission, SPI has created competences in several areas which include: communication and dissemination, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mapping of research and innovation systems, development of strategies and policy dialogue, training and training needs assessment, and multi-stakeholder dialogue and consultation. In addition, SPI also works extensively with industry and companies, helping them develop their internationalization strategy in foreign markets (including China and Southeast Asia), structure their R&D and Innovation activities and supporting their connections with potential research partners. Furthermore SPI is an associated member of the European Business & Innovation Centre Network and has a wide network of contacts with different kinds of R&D and innovation actors across Europe and beyond.