Who we are: INOVA+

INOVA+ is a leading innovation consulting company with a vast experience helping organizations across diverse sectors develop innovative projects. Our mission is to transform ideas into impact, driving sustainable growth and supporting our clients’ success through innovation.  
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Our Values

Innovation

The driving force behind our work and the essence of our projects.

Excellence

A commitment to the highest quality standards. 

Sustainability

We promote practices that create value in a responsible and sustainable way. 

Collaboration

We work side by side with our clients, analysing their specific needs and proposing creative and effective solutions.

Why choose INOVA+?

If you’re looking for a partner to boost innovation in your organization, INOVA+ is the ideal choice. We bring together technical expertise, market insight, and a global network of partners.   Here’s what we offer:

Experience

Over 25 years at the forefront of innovation consulting, both nationally and internationally.

Specialized Team

A team of more than 100 experienced consultants from diverse backgrounds, supported by a global network of partners.

International Presence

Offices in Portugal, Belgium, Poland, and Germany.


Proven Results

High success rates in securing funding and delivering impactful projects.
Organizations supported across different sectors
Projects under management
European projects as coordinator

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Our Structure

With a highly specialized team, our internal structure reflects a 360-degree approach to the Innovation Ecosystem, creating connections across its key sectors – Companies, Associations, Scientific Institutions, and Public Administration. We operate through nine business units, organized into two strategic hubs: Ecosystem Hub and EU Hub.

  

Administration
Chairperson
CEO
CCO
Financial Structure
César Rodrigues
Senior Officer Controller
Vera Alves
Senior Financial Officer
EU HUB
Ricardo Rodrigues
Senior Financial Officer
Ecosystem HUB
EU HUB

Directorate
Partnerships

With extensive experience across multiple European funding programmes, we work closely with the European Commission and other international entities to implement projects that deliver societal impact across a wide range of thematic areas.
Ana Leal
Director
Innovation Unit
Ana Costa
Head of Unit
Education Unit
Pedro Costa
Head of Unit
EU HUB

Directorate
Policy

We contribute to cooperation, territorial-based strategic planning, and the implementation of public policies through close collaboration with European institutions and other international entities.
Chiara Frencia
Director
International Unit
Sara Brandão
Head of Unit
Interregional Unit
Dora Fazekas
Head of Unit
Ecosystem HUB

Directorate
Consulting

We are a strategic partner in obtaining public and private funding, as well as in driving projects that foster the sustainable growth of companies and associations.  
Daniela Lopes
Director
Business Unit
Ana Oliveira
Head of Unit
Associations Unit
Ecosystem HUB

Directorate
Valorisation

We support public entities in implementing innovative initiatives that strengthen territories, promote science, and amplify social impact. 
André Costa
Director
Territory Unit
Fábio Lourenço
Team Leader
Science Unit
Mónica Azevedo
Head of Unit
João Fonseca
Business Developer

Digital & AI Lab

We believe that the success of organisations lies in their ability to innovate, adapt, and grow in an increasingly digital world. We are the strategic partner for digital transformation and for leveraging Artificial Intelligence as a driver of competitiveness.
Vitor Vieira
CTO
Raquel Sousa
Head of Unit
Branches
João Fonseca
Head of Office Lisboa
Miguel Vasco
Head of Office Fundão
Chiara Frencia
Head of Office Bruxelas
Vítor Vieira
Head of Office Heidelberg

Here you can find the contact details for all our offices.

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