Converting knowledge into value for over 35 years.
INEGI – Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is a Research and Technology Organisation (RTO), founded in 1986, focused on research and technology-based innovation activities, technology transfer, consulting and technological services, oriented to the development of industry and economy in general.
A non-profit, private and recognised as a public utility entity.
Key Figures
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Mission
Vision
To grow, to be the best at converting knowledge into value and to confirm our strong institutional identity as a technological partner for companies.
Values
◖Customer Focus
◖Responsibility
◖Passion for Innovation
◖Cooperation
◖Ambition
Code of Conduct and Ethics
To be part of INEGI means treating everyone around us with respect, dignity and professionalism.
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Organizational Structure
The organisational structure is based on the three pillars of activity specialisation.
It has in its base a cluster of research units specialised by scientific and technological areas supporting the research activity. Crosswise there are the Innovation, Consulting and Services activities that address the development of solutions for companies.
INEGI integrates and leads LAETA - Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace, a unit of national dimension, which also includes the Institute of Mechanical Engineering - Instituto Superior Técnico (IDMEC - IST), of the Association for the Development of Aerodynamics Industrial (ADAI) of the University of Coimbra and the Aeronautics and Astronautics Research Group of the University of Beira Interior (AeroG).
INEGI integrates and leads LAETA - Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace, a unit of national dimension, which also includes the Institute of Mechanical Engineering - Instituto Superior Técnico (IDMEC - IST), of the Association for the Development of Aerodynamics Industrial (ADAI) of the University of Coimbra and the Aeronautics and Astronautics Research Group of the University of Beira Interior (AeroG).
Timeline
More than 35 years of activity dedicated to the realization of research activities, innovation and technology transfer, scientific and technological consulting and services.