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The ubbu project primarily focuses on teaching computer science and programming to students in the 1st and 2nd cycles of basic education in Portugal.

A programme targeting elementary and secondary school students to challenge gender stereotypes in engineering and ICT through hands-on activities, mentoring, and professional experiences in collaboration with schools and municipalities.

This initiative aims to accelerate the digital transformation and digitalisation of science and the services that support the National Scientific and Technological System. The programme includes the completion of 94 projects funded under the AI and Data Science R&D Projects Programme in Public Administration, as well as the availability of 50 new courses offered through the national platform for massive open online courses (MOOCs).

The Science+Training Programme is a national initiative in Portugal aimed at enhancing the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem within higher education institutions. It provides funding to support basic research, promote knowledge transfer, reduce researcher precariousness, and strengthen the link between companies and society. Key components include the ERC-Portugal and FCT-Tenure programmes, which focus on talent attraction, retention, and the stabilization of scientific careers.

The Digital Academy for Citizens offers free, fully online courses aimed at enhancing digital literacy and competencies among the Portuguese population. This initiative is managed by the Agency for State Technological Reform (ARTE), a public institute under the Ministry of State Reform.

The AI Business School for Public Administration, launched by the National Institute of Administration (INA) in partnership with six higher education institutions and Microsoft Portugal, provides online training to senior public sector leaders. The programme focuses on ethical AI use, project management, and leveraging AI to modernise public services and enhance efficiency.

The National Institute of Administrative Management (INA) offers specialized training programs for public sector employees in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, quantum technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), and data science. These programs aim to enhance digital competencies, enabling civil servants to effectively manage digital transformation and procurement processes within government institutions.

The AP Digital programme in Portugal is designed to enhance the digital skills of public sector employees, thereby accelerating the digital transformation within public administration. Key aspects include: i) Digital productivity tools: training employees to use digital tools effectively to improve productivity, ii) technical specialised training: for IT professionals and those in related roles within the public sector and iii) educating employees about new and emerging technologies.

A global programme designed to empower girls aged 8–18 to identify and address social issues by creating technology-based solutions. The programme has been running in Portugal since 2018 and was relaunched in 2022 to reach even more participants. In 2023, around 400 students and 100 mentors participated across 14 districts and 60 localities. Students from more than 110 educational establishments participated, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.

Happy Code Portugal is a technology and programming school that offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education to children and young people aged 5 to 17. Through a variety of programs—including extracurricular courses, holiday bootcamps, workshops, and professional training—it aims to develop future thinkers, creators, and entrepreneurs. The school has already trained over 50,000 students nationwide.

gIAp is a digital platform under development that aims to help public sector organisations optimise the delivery of in-person services using advanced data analysis. It is intended to match service supply with demand, evaluate efficiency, and offer suggestions for improvement based on data. The platform plans to integrate multiple sources of input, including citizen feedback, and expand its coverage over time.

SPMS (Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde) is developing a health data lake and access portal to support value-based healthcare, enhance data accessibility, and enable interoperability. This initiative aims to facilitate the secondary use of health data for innovation, epidemiological analysis, and research, driving advancements in healthcare services and products.

This strategy aims to enhance Portugal's semiconductor sector, contributing to EU resilience and strategic autonomy. It is managed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the National Innovation Agency (ANI). It also sets strategic actions to increase industrial involvement and promote national scientific and technological advancements in innovative fields.

Led by the National Security Office (Gabinete Nacional de Segurança), the PTQCI establishes a national consortium that includes public entities, academic institutions, R&D entities, and businesses to advance quantum communication technologies in Portugal.

The Portuguese Quantum Institute (PQI), a new research institution founded by Instituto Superior Técnico and the University of Lisbon’s School of Science and Engineering. PQI conducts theoretical research in quantum networks, quantum computation, and quantum sensing. It engages both private and public stakeholders in quantum technology initiatives, offers training programs, and participates in international quantum science and technology projects.

In September 2023, Portugal’s most powerful supercomputer, Deucalion, was installed at the University of Minho. Capable of ten petaflops, Deucalion has expanded Portugal's HPC capacity tenfold. It enables advanced simulations and modelling across a wide range of scientific fields, including personalised medicine, drug and material design, environmental monitoring, climate change mitigation, and the development of of smart cities and autonomous vehicles.

Portugal’s National Data Strategy aims to create a collaborative data ecosystem that promotes data altruism and drives innovation. It focuses on ethical data management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous monitoring of data initiatives to assess their societal and economic impact.

This project aims to develop 20 guidelines and technical specifications to support the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS2) regulation. It focuses on standardising metadata through the adoption of health DCAT-AP, harmonising de-identification procedures, and ensuring interoperability for seamless data sharing among health data access bodies, data holders, and users within the HealthData@EU ecosystem.

The R&D Funds for Data Science and AI in Portugal provide national funding for research and development in AI and data science. The programme supports collaborative projects, including partnerships with companies like Google, to improve public administration efficiency and foster innovation in AI technologies.

Portugal has developed International Patient Summary (IPS) and ePrescription/eDispensation services through MyHealth@EU. These services enable the secure sharing of health information across countries. They ensure that medical data is consistently understood and interoperable between different health systems.