Every year, IAPMEI, Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação,  distinguish SMEs with a recognition of its merit and contribution to the results of the economy. This award distinguishes companies relating to their surroundings – suppliers, customers,  financial system, national and regional authorities – on a basis of trust that uplevel the development of their business. The “PME Excelência” status is particularly relevant, being a guarantee of the solidity and sustainability of the companies with a quality stamp recognizing the merit and excellence of its financial performance.

Among other companies, Silicongate, was nominated for the PME Excelência, in a special ceremony.

  Silicongate is an integrated circuit design company specialized in analog and mixed-signal IP, and its an INESC-ID startup since 2008.