Meet the Ecosystem
24 outubro 2025
The Alentejo Science and Technology Park has launched “Meet the Ecosystem”, a series of videos dedicated to presenting the people and companies that are transforming the Alentejo. Each episode reveals the faces, projects and initiatives that contribute to a common mission: to build a more innovative, technological and sustainable region.
The «Meet the Ecosystem» opens the doors to PACT’s innovation ecosystem and throughout the episodes, it will present the faces, projects and companies that are shaping the future of Alentejo in the strategic areas of Aeronautics, Industry 4.0, Circular Economy and Digital Health.
Recorded at the Alentejo Science and Technology Park, the episodes show how collaboration between companies, startups and academic institutions is generating economic, technological and social impact.
The first episode is now available on PACT’s YouTube channel and new interviews will be published regularly. This page will be updated as they are released.
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TE Connectivity
To kick off our series, meet TE Connectivity, a global industrial technology leader dedicated to designing and manufacturing connectivity and sensor solutions for industries as diverse as automotive, manufacturing, data communication systems, aerospace, healthcare, and energy.
With a factory in Évora, it is at PACT that Customer Service operations in the automotive sector take place. In this episode, Paulo Cardoso, Customer Solutions Manager, shares the multinational’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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VC Silva
Meet Vidigal Silva & Carlos Silva, also known as VCSilva, a company specializing in business management support, with a strong presence in the areas of accounting and strategic consulting.
In this episode, Carlos Silva, Administrator, shares the company’s vision and experience of integrating into the ecosystem of the Alentejo Science and Technology Park.
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Meet Assimagra – Portuguese Association of the Mineral Resources Industry, the voice of the Mineral Resources Industry in Portugal. With a focus on more sustainable practices in the extraction and transformation of Portuguese stone, ASSIMAGRA plays a key role in the future of the sector.
In this episode, Nelson Cristo, Director of International Relations and Project Manager, shares the association’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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Dedicated to implementing Artificial Intelligence solutions to boost business since 2016, TWO IMPULSE is at the forefront of innovation.
In this episode, Paulo Nunes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, shares the company’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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Meet the Canadian incubator that bridges the global success of local and international entrepreneurs. Dedicated to investment, international connections and strategic support, Empowered Startups is the ideal partner to scale startups with ambition.
In this episode, Christopher Lenon, President & General Counsel, and Francesco Berrettini, Partnerships & Projects Director, share the incubator’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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Meet KPMG Portugal, one of the largest global audit, tax and consulting networks, working with private companies, governments, public entities, non-profit organizations and capital markets.
In this episode, Rui Gonçalves, Partner, Head of Technology Consulting, shares the company’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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Meet the newly created VERDE100TRUQUES, which supports farmers through management services and consultancy in the sector.
In this episode, Alexandra Gonçalves, Managing Partner, shares the company’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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Get to know BSO Consulting, a consulting firm specialized in management, information systems and organizational transformation, which supports public and private entities.
In this episode, Cristina Ferreira, Managing Partner, shares the company’s vision and experience of being part of the PACT ecosystem.
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Get to know JERÓNIMO MARTINS AGRO-ALIMENTAR, an international group based in Portugal that operates in the food distribution and specialised retail sectors.
In this episode, António Serrano, CEO, shares the company’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.
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Meet QStaff, a company operating in the area of quality, food safety and environment. In addition to consulting, auditing and training, it is also dedicated to research, development and innovation studies and projects.
In this episode, Maria Torres and Patrícia Soares, Managing Partners, share the company’s vision and experience of integrating the PACT ecosystem.