INESC-ID, a research institute associated with Instituto Superior Técnico and INESC, was launched in the year 2000, and is devoted to advanced research and development in the domains of electronics, telecommunications, and information technologies. In 2004 it was awarded the status of “Laboratório Associado” of the Portuguese Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education.
Leveraging on the enthusiasm, energy, and hard work of an increasingly larger team, comprised of young and talented people working together with experienced senior researchers, INESC-ID is internationally recognized for the quality and innovative character of its scientific work.
INESC-ID is engaged in more European research projects than any other Portuguese institute in the area of information and communication technologies, and has established worldwide collaborations with some of the top universities, research centres, and companies.
Researchers from INESC-ID have been at the seed of five start-up companies, thus contributing to the development of a Portuguese economy increasingly based on new technologies.
I am very proud to lead such a young and dynamic research institute. On behalf of all INESC-ID researchers, I invite you to take part of our 10 years celebrations.

Leonel Sousa