Praia da Barra, Portugal
Co-Creation Portugal Initiative
Sistema de Apoio à co-criação de inovação, criatividade e empreendedorismo
This iniative is established together with Portuguese polytechnics, Portuguese government and Demola Global. By building a bridge between the decision-makers of today and tomorrow, we aim for improved and more democratized ability to react to changes as a society.
For Companies
Co-creation projects help you explore the future impacts and driving forces. You’ll understand the future requirements for your products or services and explore changes in consumer behavior. We’ll help you demo your future-proof business.
For Students
Get ready for the most exciting part of your studies. We work as a future radar for companies, NGOs & public sector organizations, tirelessly collecting insights from different phenomena and younger generation’s perspectives.
Goals and impact of the program
Futures Insights
Signals & trends for business renewal
New skills
Empowering work-life related experience for students
New Learning experience
Inspiring methods and frameworks for teachers
Collaboration
Brings local and international companies closer to academia
Program Schedule
Spring term 2021
Jan 4 – Feb 15
PHASE 1
Call-for-Partners
Building company partnerships to join co-creation program. Design Case topics with participating companies.
Mar 23 – May 28
PHASE 2
Co-creation Projects
Implementing co-creation projects in cooperation with students and companies.
May 24 – May 31
PHASE 3
Evaluation of the Results
Project specific results evaluation with regional Polytechnics and partner organizations.
June 2021
PHASE 4
Term finalization
Finalize the spring term. Reflect the experience and program outcomes. Preparations for 2021 Autumn term.
Program Partners
Partner HEI’s of the program in Portugal
IP Coimbra
Coimbra
Program Coordinator (COMPETE)
Sara Proença
sproenca@ipc.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
António Guilherme da Cruz Duarte Leal
antonio@esec.pt
IP Porto
Porto
Program Coordinator
Teresa Pereira
mtp@isep.ipp.pt
IP Setúbal
Setúbal
Program Coordinator
Nuno Pina
nuno.pina@estsetubal.ips.pt
IP Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo
Program Coordinator
Teresa Gonçalves
eresag@ese.ipvc.pt
IP Beja
Beja
Program Coordinator
Fernando José Calado e Silva Nunes Teixeira
fernando.teixeira@ipbeja.pt
IP Bragança
Bragança
Program Coordinator
Vera Ferro Lebres
vferrolebres@ipb.pt
IP Castelo Branco
Castelo Branco
Program Coordinator
Nuno Caseiro
ncaseiro@ipcb.pt
IP Cávado and Ave
Cávado and Ave
Program Coordinator
António Moreira
amoreira@ipca.pt
IP Guarda
Guarda
Program Coordinator (COMPETE)
Teresa Paiva
tpaiva@ipg.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
Natália Gomes
ngomes@ipg.pt
IP Leiria
Leiria
Program Coordinator
Susana Rodrigues
susana.rodrigues@ipleiria.pt
IP Portalegre
Portalegre
Program Coordinator
Joaquim Mourato
amourato@ipportalegre.pt
IP Santarém
Santarém
Program Coordinator
Ana Torres
ana.torres@ese.ipsantarem.pt
IP Tomar
Tomar
Program Coordinator
Célio Gonçalo Marques
CelioMarques@ipt.pt
IP Viseu
Viseu
Program Coordinator (COMPETE)
Rosina Fernandes
rosina@esev.ipv.pt
Program Coordinator (POCH)
Susana Amante
susanamante@estgv.ipv.pt
Coordination
Administration and program coordination
Vera Ferro Lebres
vferrolebres@ipb.pt
Susana Rodrigues
susana.rodrigues@ipleiria.pt
Heini-Marja Rintaniemi
heikku@demola.net
This initiative is resourced by POCH and COMPETE support and investments by the polytechnics and Demola Global.
