TecSummit, a unique event focused on entrepreneurship and technology, took place on March 28, at the Técnico Innovation Center (TIC), preceding the weekend-long TecStorm’25, the largest national university-level technology competition, organised by JUNITEC. The afternoon started with a roundtable on AI Frontiers, setting the scene for the following panels, which counted with our President of the Board, Inês Lynce as a speaker, alongside Paulo Dimas (CRAI) and moderated by João Martins (NOESIS).

Among the various activities offered during the evening, the main attraction was the Product Showcase, where various companies and startups like Noxus.AI, CRIAM, Windcredible and others, gave a sneak peek of their products and activities. INESC-ID was the only research institute represented, displaying an eye-catching stand with several state-of-the art project demonstrations. Visitors and participants had the chance to talk to our researchers at our eye-catching stand enjoying a moment of calm and insightful discussions before the excitement and intensity of TecStorm25.

Ricardo Chaves,  Joana Afonso and Pedro Martins showcased project DISCRETION, which intends to improve the security of military networks against emerging threats, while Larissa Montefusco provided passersby with an overview of EV4EU, a project, coordinated by Hugo Morais, with the ultimate goal of creating the conditions for electric mass deployment. Right next to EV4EU, Duarte Boto presented “REST: Interactive visualization tool for epidemic modelling”, which provides new insight in understanding the COVID-19 pandemic and for tracking future ones. Last but definitely not least, Anderson Maciel took over the big screen and, equipped with VR goggles, guided us through a 3D scheme of a colon, a new diagnosis VR tool that can prove itself as a new step for non-invasive diagnosis of health issues in the area.