A group that owns 14 automobile brands, the Mangualde Production Center is responsible for producing the group's light-duty models.
Group specializing in steel molds and plastic injection with a strong presence in the automotive sector, being a supplier to the main OEMs, with a presence in 12 countries.
SME, specialized in the assembly and testing of
electronic and telecommunications equipment, under subcontracting.
A reference company specialized in robotics, with experience in the most diverse areas such as automotive components, the food industry, the wood industry, the mold and plastic industry or equipment for the production of renewable energy.
With over 55 years of experience, Patinter is one of the leading road freight transport operators in Europe, with six strategic platforms in Portugal, France, Spain and Germany, with over 5000 customers from different sectors and a team of 1200 professionals.
MOVECHO is a company specialized in customized projects for various sectors, such as luxury retail (with clients such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Cartier…), hotels, restaurants, institutional spaces.
Research & development (R&D) SME that develops solutions in the areas of automation and robotics.
Portuguese communications engineering SME specialized in various ICT technologies, such as Networking, Wi-Fi, Security, Storage, Computing, CCTV and Solutions for Industry 4.0.
SME focused on developing engineering solutions, from conception and design, to manufacturing and testing.
Private entity, major operator of the circular economy, whose share capital belongs 95% to the Portuguese Automobile Association and 5% to the Association of Portuguese Companies for the Environmental Sector.
Engineering and IT multinational, also providing consultancy and recruitment services. Headquartered in Oliveira de Azeméis, it has a strong presence in Europe and America and currently has more than 500 professionals.
A private Portuguese company specializing in the automotive components industry. Focused on the development and production of seats, metal, and car bodies, providing solutions for major companies in the mobility sector.
A Portuguese company focused on the development and manufacture of advanced Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Artificial Intelligence for Industry 4.0. Specializing in intralogistics, it creates solutions such as autonomous forklifts to optimize, automate, and increase safety in industrial processes.
4itec 4.0 is an innovative SME created in 2017, specializing in technological development, open innovation, and consulting for manufacturing industries. 
Association that represents companies in the region in various areas of competence: economic, quality, environment, internationalization, information and training.
Association in the area of ICTs and electronics, with a special focus on telecommunications, centered in the Aveiro Region.
High technology center dedicated to the automotive industry, with HW and SW development and a set of laboratories for tests and trials.
The University of Porto is an institution recognized throughout the world for its quality and commitment to social and economic development. It has 14 Faculties and 34 thousand students.
The University of Coimbra has 8 Faculties (Literature, Law, Medicine, Science and Technology, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology and Educational Sciences, Sports Sciences and Physical Education) and more than 22 thousand students.
The University of Aveiro is recognized for its dynamism and prestige, with 17000 students, 1000 teachers and more than 500 researchers and with a prestigious position in the rankings of scientific publications.
The University of Beira Interior, UBI, is a public university located in the city of Covilhã. It has 4 Faculties and 9 thousand students.
The Viseu Polytechnic Institute (IPV) is the only public education institution in the district. The training offer of the 5 IPV Higher Schools is available in several study cycles.
The Polytechnic of Guarda has a particularly relevant relationship with the region in which it operates, becoming increasingly a center of regional development. It has 4 schools and 3 thousand students.
