Técnico Innovation Summit 2026
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.
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.