Economy
ALUMIA project features "Installation de Feu" by French street art collection Carabosse, near the old Municipal Prison
The "Installation de feu" ("Fire garden" in English) by French street art collection Carabosse will ablaze Porto at Amor de Perdição square, Saturday, 27 May, by creating a magical night time scenario, between 9 pm and midnight.
Porto is Portugal's largest investment destination and also leads in job creation
According to EY (formerly Ernst & Young), Porto is the Portuguese city with the highest number in investment projects and employment creation. Information and communication technologies and tourism are considered the driving sectors of the country's development.
"Quality In" European Certification Standard for Porto nightlife
Porto is now a member of European network Safer Nightlife, a European peer project issued with the aim of promoting health and harm reduction in recreational settings.
Talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities led Vestas to Porto
Vestas, the largest wind turbine company in the world, selected the city of Porto as its new expanding market as part of the company's overall strategy. This decision is based on talent availability and the proximity of research institutions and universities.
Start&Scale week is just around the corner
Start&Scale week is approaching and several events require previous registration. The event will take place from 27 May to 3 June.
Splash Innovation Stage application deadline is 29 May
Splash Innovation Stage deadline application is 29 May. This competition is aimed at startups that have been incorporated for less than 5 years and have innovative water related business projects (Minimum Viable Product).
Porto Tech Hub, ISEP and Porto City Hall work together to enhance professional skills and to prepare the city for BREXIT
Next academic year, Porto will host the first Proof of Concept of a postgraduate degree in the areas of information and communication technologies. The swITch program is aimed at graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (CTEM), in order to fight the lack of expertise in areas such as programming or digital skills in the region.
Tai Chi meditation in motion at Palácio de Cristal
Celebrate World Tai Chi Day at gardens Palácio de Cristal, next Saturday, April 29. The ideal setting with an exceptional view to find inner peace amidst everyday turmoil.
InvestPorto projects with figures exceeding EUR 250 million and over 11 thousand jobs created
The municipal support office to the city's economic development is linked with projects that have created more than 11 thousand jobs. This momentum in Porto and the optimum response to investment initiatives are now reflected on a dedicated portal - www.investporto.pt.
Galicia states that Porto is the capital of the "new economy"
Porto "has clearly grasped what the new economy is", said the President of the Regional Government of Galicia, Alberto Nuñez Feijóo during his visit to the city of Porto.