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Center for Research and Innovation in Business Sciences and Information Systems

Centro de Inovação e Investigação em Ciências Empresariais e Sistemas de Informação

Reference
UID/04728/2025
Project Start Date
2025-01-01
Project End Date
2029-12-31
Principal Investigator
Funding Program
Avaliação UID 2023/2024

Abstract

CIICESI, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Business Sciences and Information Systems, is a centre of research excellence dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration. With 32 Integrated Researchers (4 international), 7 Collaborating Researchers and 7 PhD Fellowship Researchers, CIICESI forms a dynamic research community at the forefront of innovation. Recognising the transformative potential of Industry 4.0, particularly the intangible dimensions related with IOT, big data, data analyses, cybersecurity, integration of business processes, explainable AI, and emerging technologies in regions regions such as Tâmega e Sousa, CIICESI is leading pioneering research initiatives. Leveraging the region's industrial heritage, CIICESI drives sustainable economic growth and development through applied research and strategic partnerships with industry, in order to contribute for the intelligent decision making. Central to CIICESI's ethos is its commitment to international collaboration. Through collaborative research projects across Europe, CIICESI enhances its research output and consolidates its reputation as a leading research institution. With 64 journal articles and 35 conference papers and abstracts in 2023 alone, CIICESI's scientific contributions resonate worldwide. In addition to its scientific endeavours, CIICESI is actively involved in 6 internationally funded projects addressing pressing societal challenges. Examples such as “Privateer” and the “Justice ODR scheme” highlight CIICESI's interdisciplinary approach and its ability to address complex issues through collaborative research efforts. Furthermore, CIICESI prioritises talent development through doctoral training programmes, fostering skilled researchers capable of making significant contributions to knowledge and innovation. Its commitment to gender equality, open science principles and societal impact underscores its dedication to research excellence. In essence, CIICESI's strategic plan embodies its vision to become a leading research institution driving transformative change. With a multi-faceted approach and an unwavering commitment to excellence, CIICESI aims to address global challenges while making meaningful contributions to positive change locally and beyond.

Institutions

Main Institutions

  • Instituto Politécnico do Porto Centro de Inovação e Investigação em Ciências Empresariais e Sistemas de Informação (IPP CIICESI)
  • Universidade Técnica do Porto (UTP)

Funding 271.515,11 €

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) - Portugal

271.515,11 €