The Oeiras Valley Investment Agency (OVIA), in partnership with the NOVA School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE) and with the support of Taguspark, an OVIA member, hosted on October 15 at Taguspark a delegation from SEBRAE – the Brazilian Service for the Support of Micro and Small Enterprises, as part of an international immersion program focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and territorial development.
The meeting brought together institutional and business representatives from both countries. Professor Sílvia Almeida, Vice-President of OVIA, presented the Oeiras Valley brand, highlighting the municipality’s integrated strategy for innovation, sustainability, and investment. Representing the Oeiras Municipality, Tiago Bastos introduced the Oeiras Valley Innovation Lab (OVIL), emphasizing the importance of public–private collaboration in strengthening the local innovation ecosystem.
Among the guests was Inês de Almeida, representative of the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, who presented the “Future Leaders” program, an executive education initiative designed for Brazilian leaders, scheduled for March 2026. The program combines thematic lectures, exclusive visits to Portuguese companies, and international executive mentoring, fostering the exchange of management and innovation best practices between Portugal and Brazil.
More information is available at: https://www.ucp.pt/international/future-leaders.
The visit also featured presentations on the Taguspark startup and innovation ecosystem and the strategic vision of its CEO, Professor Eduardo Correia, reinforcing Oeiras’ position as a hub of innovation and knowledge.
Through this initiative, OVIA further consolidates its role as a platform connecting Oeiras to the world, promoting international cooperation, investment opportunities, and mutual learning between Portugal and Brazil.
