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A project led by Pedro Correia, researcher at i3N and the Department of Physics at the University of Aveiro, has just been recognized by the CaixaImpulse Health Innovation 2025 program, an initiative of the ”la Caixa” Foundation. The €50,000 prize will be used to develop a new advanced imaging technique that could revolutionize cancer treatments.

NOVA FCT is an associate partner of FERNS, an European research initiative to reshape how electronic devices are designed, manufactured, and reused. The project is now recruiting 15 PhD researchers to help build the next generation of sustainable electronics, and 2 of these positions are at NOVA FCT.

A pioneer in transparent electronics and sustainable materials, award-winning researcher, Professor Elvira Fortunato shares her vision for the future of science and the role of our country in driving innovation. In an inspiring conversation with Conta Lá, she discusses the challenges and opportunities of responsible research, showing how science can shape a smarter, more sustainable tomorrow. Watch the full interview here.

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elvira Fortunato will serve as the Chair of the upcoming Graphene Week 2026, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 21–25 September 2026.

The Chinese Government’s Friendship Award is the highest honour bestowed by the People's Republic of China on foreign experts who have made exceptional contributions to the country’s economic and social development. Among the recipients, we proudly highlight Professor Rodrigo Martins, i3N Coordinator, who was selected to represent exceptional achievements so far achieved in the fields of science and technology.

Dr. Tomás Pinheiro, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N, is one of the winners of the 1st edition of the Ignition Grants for Interdisciplinary Research, an initiative promoted by NOVA University Lisbon and supported by Fundação Santander Portugal.

Within this framework, Professor Rodrigo Martins was appointed to draft all initiatives related to Materials for Electronics. The group’s final recommendations have now been officially published by the European Commission and the Government of Japan.