POEMS: Portugal having a word in semiconductor innovation
INESC-ID is one of the 16 members of POEMS – the Portuguese Competence Centre in Semiconductors, a national initiative set to position Portugal in the field of microelectronics and semiconductor innovation. Launched under the Chips for Europe Initiative and co-funded by Fundação para a Ciência…
Getting ready for the quantum era. INESC-ID joins European effort to strengthen cybersecurity and quantum resilience
Quantum computing is a serious threat to today’s cryptographic systems. A strong reason for the European Defence Fund (EDF) to invest in the development of quantum-resistant solutions for the defense sector. One of these initiatives is project SEQURED: Strengthening Defense Networks for the Quantum Era,…
Harnessing the power of microbial diversity: MALDIBANK kicks off in Braga
Microbes are essential to life and have an impact on everything, from ecosystem dynamics to human health and industries like agriculture and food safety. Their diversity, however, remains largely underestimated. Considering their implications in sectors like food safety and climate change, it is crucial to…
INESC-ID contributes to Europe’s digital autonomy in High-Performance Computing and AI through the DARE Project
INESC-ID is one of 38 partners involved in a major European effort to build a sovereign computing infrastructure through the new project DARE SGA1 – Digital Autonomy with RISC-V in Europe. Our contribution will be on the project’s software ecosystem, in collaboration with INESC TEC,…
Faster, Higher, Stronger: INESC-ID Joins Project ACHILLES to Redefine AI
In Greek legend, Achilles was a hero with a single vulnerability—his heel. Similarly, the “Achilles’ heels” of modern AI systems are trust and efficiency. The recently launched ACHILLES Horizon Europe Project (“Human-Centred Machine Learning: Lighter, Clearer, Safer”) aims to address these critical weaknesses. Bringing together…
INESC-ID coordinates FAIRY Project to Support Yeast-based Bioeconomy and Health
Yeasts may seem just tiny, unimportant fungi, but their importance is far greater than their microscopic dimensions. They are vital in both the bioeconomy and health research, from baking bread to developing life-saving medications, participating in the production of food, energy and commodities, while also…
Energy Democratisation – INESC-ID Leads U2Demo project, “Peer-to-Peer (P2P) trading and Energy Sharing”
The kick-off meeting of U2Demo took place on September 5th and 6th at INESC-ID and Instituto Superior Técnico Headquarters in Lisbon! It counted with over 30 participants from the project Consortium attending the meeting to discuss future steps and strategies for the following months. U2Demo…
INESC-ID joins the CARMA project (Collaborative Autonomous Robots for eMergency Assistance)
During natural or manmade disasters, a quick and effective response is mandatory to minimise damage and ensure the population’s safety. Whether it’s a medical team employed to assist citizens during an earthquake, or police officers called to a bomb threat, first responders are sent directly…
INESC-ID joins prestigious Marie Curie Doctoral Training Network to enhance Privacy in Smart Speech Technology
How much private information can a single spoken word inadvertently reveal? The rapid growth of smart speech technology is transforming how people access information and applications through the human voice. However, these advancements come with privacy risks. Smart devices like speakers and smartwatches can expose…
EV charging station optimisation – New Horizon Europe project signed by INESC-ID
INESC-ID has recently signed an agreement for a Horizon Europe project under Cluster 5: Climate, Energy and Mobility. The AHEAD project (AI-informed Holistic Electric Vehicles Integration Approaches for Distribution Grids), aims to not only determine the most convenient location to place electric vehicle (EV) charging…