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Nature Communications: Sodium enhances indium-gallium interdiffusion in copper indium gallium diselenide photovoltaic absorbers

Research led by the University of Luxembourg investigated the manufacturing process of solar cells. The researchers proved that assumptions on chemical processes that were commonplace among researchers and producers for the past 20 years are, in fact, inaccurate. The physicists, among them Diego Colombara from INL, published their findings in the renowned scientific journal Nature Communications. Read the full article here.

International Day of Light | May 16, 2018

On May 16, the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory will have the International Day of Light WITH students FOR students at 14h30. The International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides an annual focal point for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy. The broad theme of light will allow many different sectors of society worldwide to participate in activities that demonstrate how science, technology, art and culture can help achieve the goals of UNESCO – education, equality, and peace. If you are a student from Natural Sciences & Engineering, Design & Arts, Medical & Life Sciences, Business & Management etc. and looking for traineeships or master research internship opportunities, take this chance to know more about the research programmes at INL and celebrate with us the “International Day of Light”. Register and know more about the programme here.

FODIAC Kick-Off Meeting April 13

FODIAC – Food for Diabetes and Cognition, a scientific research project funded by the European Union, kicked-off at INL last April 13 with the presence of all the entities that form the consortium. In the next four years, several organisations from Portugal, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom and Sweden will develop an integrative dietary solution to tackle type 2 diabetes and mitigate the cognitive dysfunction among the elderly population. Funded by European Funds under the Marie Curie Actions, the project comprises a total of 15 academic and business partners: – INL; – University of Minho; – Universidade Católica Portuguesa; – Universitá Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy); – University of Reading (Reading, UK); – Lunds Universitet (Lund, Sweden); – CSIC – Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Spain); – SONAE, Anfaco, A&R House, Bioinicia, Casa Emma, Decorgel, DomusVi and Evra). Lorenzo Pastrana, Head Department of Life Sciences at INL, describes the project as “a program that aims to help improve the quality of life of people over 60 years of age, who are often affected by various diseases, diabetes and cognitive dysfunctions among the most prevalent.“

INL launches NOURISH program to support SME’s

The INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory announced a new program called NOURISH, to promote scientific-based knowledge transfer to the industry, that will support four projects with up to 60.000,00€ each in prototyping services at INL premises. The announcement was made before an audience of 200 companies’ representatives during the Knowledge Open Day – Industry @ INL, jointly promoted by IAPMEI – Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation, and INL, last 10th of April 2018, in Braga. Essentially, NOURISH is a call for innovative projects, which already demonstrated to be feasible and have the potential for rapid prototyping with nanotechnology playing a relevant role. This initiative is open to small and medium enterprises (SME) or start-ups based in Portugal who wants to deliver projects in Portuguese territory. The applications can be made immediately, and the evaluation dates are the 31st of May, 18th of October and, finally, the 19th of February, 2019. This project is financed by European Union Funds, through Compete2020 and is part of INL strategy to be a worldwide partner for business and innovation.

Knowledge Open Day @ INL April 10th

On April 10th, The INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory in partnership with IAPMEI will host a Knowledge Open Day @ INL. The globalisation of the economy is a dynamic process that demands from companies an ever more significant capacity to assert itself in the market for innovation, organisation, creativity and knowledge, thus differentiating itself from the competition. In this regarding, the resource and interaction with the Universities and Knowledge Centers, as partners and service providers that are valid and in line with the demands of the market, can prove to be a strategic imperative. In this event, we will discuss strategic ideas of cooperation between companies, institutions and universities to generate value and competitive strength in the market. The registration is free but mandatory.

Eurocities Development Forum “The Role of Cities in Knowledge Economy”

INL Director General Lars Montelius took part today in an open discussion with 100 representatives of 43 European cities who gathered in Braga, Portugal, for the Eurocities Development Forum “The Role of Cities in Knowledge Economy”, at Theatro Circo. Nanotechnology is already acting as a key enabler for turning people’s problems into solutions in a world where, by 2050, 70% of the population will live in cities.

INL celebrates new partnership with Macau University research institute

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory signed this Monday, 5th of March, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Macau University with the internationally top-rated State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal. According to INL General Director, Professor Lars Montelius, “this collaboration will strengthen INL offer since the State Key Lab knowledge and research is complimentary to INL. This collaboration will enable us to introduce a new level of signal processing for sensors, within the Internet of Things, and biomedical devices, to name a few”. The present agreement follows another MoU celebrated in Hong Kong last Friday, 2nd of March, with ASTRI – Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, for the creation of a joint Innovation Laboratory. These initiatives aim to strengthen INL presence in the Asian continent, opening doors to scientific cooperation and new business opportunities to INL clients.

INL creates Research and Technology Development hub in Hong Kong

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory and ASTRI, a governmentally funded Hong Kong Research and Technology Organization, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which allows INL to install a research hub dedicated to Nanotechnology in this Chinese territory, and provide INL customers with easier access to the Chinese market. Following the Signature Ceremony, this Friday 2nd. Of March, in Hong Kong, INL General Director, Professor Lars Montelius, underlined the relevance of this agreement for “INL growth strategy which includes the establishment of an INL Network made of hubs and regional memberships” also stressing “the importance of international collaborations and joining forces in order to be able to address the large societal questions of today taking advantage of the possibilities opened by Nanotechnology. This is, in fact, the primary reason for the hubs and networks INL is creating across the globe”. Over the last two years, INL established eight regional representations in Scandinavia, Brussels, Israel, Dubai, Shanghai, Austin, Boston, and now Hong Kong, where it was created the “INL – ASTRI Innovation Laboratory”. The MoU now signed with ASTRI gives INL access to the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, where several other international companies are located, creating the chance […]

BIO2SKIN, presented by INL, among the nine winners of CÓDIGOMÁIS INNOVATION PRIZE

Under the framework of CÓDIGOMÁIS, nine innovative projects in the field of Health and Ageing were selected to be supported in their valorisation and transfer to the market. BIO2SKIN, the project presented by INL, is part of the group now entitled to the prize of fifty thousand euros (€50,000.00) in-kind contribution, to be used in services related with the implementation of the Project. BIO2SKIN will also benefit from mentoring sessions for business development, and access to a web marketplace. The CÓDIGOMAIS – A New Innovation Ecosystem in Health for Galicia and North of Portugal is a project co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Cooperation Programme Interreg V-A Spain-Portugal (POCTEP) 2014-2020. It aims at fostering the creation of a cross-border innovation ecosystem in the area of cooperation Galicia-North of Portugal, open to all key regional stakeholders and with a strong international orientation. Nine partners from across North of Portugal and Galicia are working together to increase the market-oriented RTD in health, to promote the information flow on the needs and demand of technological solutions within the cooperation area and to foster cooperation between research centres, regional administration, companies and end-users. The initiative is led by ACIS – […]