Innovation, Technology Transfer and Impact on the National Bioeconomy
On September 23, 2025, Porto Business School will host the workshop “Innovation, Technology Transfer and Impact on the National Bioeconomy”, an initiative promoted by BIOREF that brings together business leaders, academics, and policymakers to discuss the future of the bioeconomy in Portugal.
The event highlights Portugal’s strategic role in the transition towards sustainable development models, addressing how research, innovation, and technology transfer can generate economic and social impact. It will also reinforce the connection between science and industry while positioning the country as a reference in sustainable bioindustries.
Agenda
14:00 | Opening Session and BIOREF Presentation
Welcome and institutional remarks:
- Luísa Salgueiro, Mayor of Matosinhos
- José Esteves, Dean of Porto Business School
- António Grilo, President of ANI – TBC
- Teresa Ponce de Leão, President of LNEG
BIOREF – Research and Innovation in Biorefineries - Philippe Ramos, Director-General of BIOREF
14:30 | Panel “Regional Bioeconomy: Innovation with Local Impact”
- HYFUELUP – Project presentation and impact in Tondela
- Gonçalo Lourinho, Researcher at BIOREF
- Local impact and partnership with BIOREF
- Paulo Brito, Senior Researcher at Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre and VP of BIOREF
15:10 | Panel “From Science to Business: Technology Transfer and Market Opportunities”
- H2Driven Project – A new value chain for Portugal
- Joana Bernardo, Technical-Scientific Director at BIOREF
- The first microalgae biorefinery in Portugal: a BIOREF partnership
- Vítor Coelho, Executive Director of A4F-Algae for Future and VP of BIOREF
15:50 | Coffee Break
16:10 | Panel “Economic Impact of Innovation: Contributions to GDP and Sustainability”
- The impact of BIOREF on companies
- Francisco Gírio, Coordinator of the Bioenergy and Biorefineries Unit at LNEG and President of BIOREF
- GALP’s Innovation Policy and its connection to BIOREF
- Marco Ferraz, Director of Innovation at GALP and VP of BIOREF
- Innovation and Market: How SYSADVANCE’s gas separation technology creates value
- Patrick Bárcia, VP of Technology at SYSADVANCE
16:50 | Roundtable “Positioning Portugal as a Leader in Sustainable Bioindustries”
Moderator: Fernando Pereira, Full Professor at FEUP
- Pedro Dominguinhos, President of the National Monitoring Committee of the PRR
- Pedro Pissarra, CEO of Chrysea Labs
- Isabel Rocha, Vice-Rector of NOVA University and VP of BIOREF
- Nuno Moreira, CEO of Dourogás and VP of BIOREF
17:45 | Closing Session