Growing Research Profile NOVA School of Science and Technology has an active research environment with recent initiatives like the European Excellence Hubs Grant and collaborations with institutes such as the Institute of Molecular Biology. This indicates a strong research orientation that may benefit from advanced scientific tools, research management solutions, and industry partnerships.

International Collaboration The university maintains numerous international partnerships, including with City University of Macau and the establishment of joint programs, presenting opportunities to offer global education solutions, multilingual platforms, and cross-border academic services.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hosting events like the Open and User Innovation Conference and initiatives like the Research Impact Narratives Challenge highlight a focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, creating potential for engagement through startup accelerators, innovation management software, and entrepreneurship training programs.

Digital Engagement The university’s recent collaborations with companies like MTN Group and Absa Bank to develop digital skills programs for SMEs suggest an openness to partnering on digital transformation projects, educational technology, and corporate training solutions.

Funding and Growth Potential With revenue in the range of $1M to $10M and active research grants, NOVA FCT shows growth potential that can be leveraged by providing research funding platforms, grant management tools, and institutional development services tailored to higher education environments.