Research Scholarship Regulation approved by the FCT: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
The Idea Institute is focused on six primary areas of research:
- Digital Health and Wellbeing: Exploring technologies to improve healthcare delivery, personalized medicine, and promote digital tools for mental and physical wellness.
- Industry 5.0: Bridging human-centered technologies with automation and AI to create more sustainable, flexible, and adaptive industrial processes.
- Smart Cities & Green Energy: Developing solutions for urban sustainability, emphasizing clean energy, efficient transportation, and environmentally friendly urban planning.
- Smart Tourism: Leveraging technology to enhance the tourism experience, from personalized recommendations to improved destination management.
- Fishery & Maritime Traffic: Enhancing the management of maritime resources and traffic, supporting sustainable fishing practices, and monitoring ocean health.
- Smart Agrifood: Innovating in agricultural and food production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure sustainable food systems.
With an interdisciplinary team, the Idea Institute seeks to address real-world challenges, foster cross-sector collaborations, and stimulate economic growth in Madeira through innovation.
