INOV.AM
Portuguese innovation mobilization program advancing additive manufacturing across materials, processes, post-processing, software, and human resources training/certification.
- CEO / Founder
- Fernando Castro
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Grant - $53.27M - July 2022
- Key Investors
- Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação – IAPMEI, I.P., Erofio (lead company), University of Minho, PIEP (Innovation Pole in Polymer Engineering)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Focus on developing solutions in additive manufacturing across materials science, process development, post-processing, software tools, and skilled workforce development.
Technological Advantage
Comprehensive approach spanning materials, processes, software, and human capital development
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Comprehensive AM innovation program supporting Portuguese SMEs in materials science, process development, software tools, and skilled workforce development
How They Differentiate
Holistic ecosystem support for Portuguese AM industry from materials innovation to workforce development
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Portuguese SMEs, manufacturing companies, educational institutions, AM technology providers
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem Support, Training, Materials Science, Process Engineering
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expected outcomes by 2025: 55+ technical/scientific publications, 15+ patent applications, 200+ new jobs created (160+ highly qualified), 55%+ increase in renewable energy incorporation, 3x increase in recycled/reused materials use
Major Milestones
Global Industrie 2026 participation driving innovation and internationalization