Health Portugal

Health Portugal brings together the Health value chain in all its dimensions. Our ambition? Powered by Health Cluster Portugal.

Health Portugal integrates, in a cross-cutting and aggregating way, the national health offer in its various verticals. It includes the organizations operating in the sector, their products and services, representing the actors and promoters: from universities, to care providers, through R&D institutes and companies. Grounded on a culture of quality, expertise and innovation, Health Portugal bring

s together the Health value chain in all its dimensions! To support the international projection and dissemination of Health made in Portugal, as an invisible “bond” that unites us all in the strategic mission of boosting its visibility - from Portugal to the World!

19/06/2026

If you are a health startup or SME, don’t miss these opportunities at the IHT Conference:

- Hospital Innovation Challenge: Extended Applications by 30 June
- Tech4Care Session: Applications by 03 July
- HealthTech Showroom: Applications by 07 September

🌐 Learn more and apply now: https://www.ihtconference.com/initiatives-startups26

11/06/2026

🚀 Transforming cardiac diagnostics with AI!

The AI4CMRex initiative, led by Portuguese company AI4MedImaging, is using artificial intelligence to automate the analysis of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) by 2027.

Key highlights:
⏱️ Efficiency: Reduces image analysis from hours to just a few minutes.
🌐 Standardization: Creates pipelines that work across various medical devices.
🏥 Access: Democratizes advanced cardiac care in regions lacking specialists.

This Portuguese innovation simplifies scan interpretation to accelerate early diagnosis and free up doctors for direct patient care.

👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.healthportugal.com/en/newsletter/

08/06/2026

The Hospital Innovation Challenge - 2nd edition - is now open for submissions.
Discover the participating hospitals and explore how your solution can help drive innovation in healthcare below.

Know more here: https://www.ihtconference.com/hospital-challenge26

Join us on 27–28 October at the Innovating Health Together Conference.

29/05/2026

🚀 Big news in HealthTech! Angels Way has invested €50,000 in Otitest, a Portuguese startup born out of research at the University of Porto.

Otitest has developed an AI-powered pediatric otoscope for home use. By combining light, fiber optics, and AI, it screens for early signs of ear infections in children—delivering results in just 10 seconds.

Key highlights:
- 90% Efficacy in public hospital clinical trials.
- Patented in both the EU and the US.
- Intelligent Triage to give parents peace of mind and reduce emergency room pressure.

Otitest is developed under the "Health from Portugal" Mobilizing Agenda, coordinated by the Health Cluster Portugal.

👉 Subscribe to our newsletter for more: https://www.healthportugal.com/en/newsletter/

20/05/2026

If you are a health or apply now to 3 initiatives of the Innovating Health Together Conference designed to give visibility to innovative health solutions, foster connections, and accelerate real-world adoption.

▶️ 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞
Respond to real clinical challenges presented by national and international hospitals and showcase your innovation with potential for real healthcare impact.
👉Apply here by 22 June: https://www.ihtconference.com/hospital-challenge26

▶️ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡4𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Pitch your digital health solution to a panel of healthcare professionals and receive direct feedback on usability, clinical value, and real-world integration.
👉Apply here by 03 July: https://www.ihtconference.com/tech4care26

▶️ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦
Showcase your company and solution through a dedicated exhibition booth during the two Conference days and connect directly with healthcare and innovation stakeholders.
👉Apply here by 07 September: https://www.ihtconference.com/healthtech-showroom26

🌐 Learn more about these initiatives in our website!
https://lnkd.in/ezBvm6Ng

20/05/2026

Health Portugal is participating at HIMSS Europe Conference & Exhibition, in Copenhagen from May 19th to 21st.
As a leading event in digital health and innovation, HIMSS provides a vital platform for Portugal’s advancements in healthcare technology and fostering international partnerships.
In collaboration with AICEP, a series of strategic meetings with key local stakeholders are being conducted to establish soft-landing conditions for Portuguese companies, facilitating their entry and growth within the Nordic market.

18/05/2026

Moving innovation from theory to large-scale reality. 🚀

We are pleased to welcome German Gutierrez, Integrated Health Solutions Business Director at Medtronic Iberica, to the IHTConference'26 stage.

German will join the session: "Scaling health innovation for systemic impact: Collaborative platforms for seamless, hybrid, patient-centric care."

In an era where many ideas struggle to move beyond pilot phases, German will share practical expertise on how collaborative platforms can drive genuine, industry-wide transformation. We are shifting the focus from "what is possible" to "how we implement at scale."

📍 ISCTE, Lisbon
📅 27-28 October 2026

08/05/2026

At IHTConference’26, we aren’t just discussing what might happen; we are showcasing the infrastructure and partnerships making change happen now.

Watch the teaser for a glimpse of what to expect:
▪️ Resilient Systems & Policy
▪️ Sustainable Value-Based Care
▪️ Digital, Data & AI Impact
▪️ Prevention & Longevity
▪️ Global Scale & Collaboration
▪️ Startup Initiatives
▪️ Health Solutions Showroom

📍 27-28 October 2026 | ISCTE - Lisbon

Stay tuned for early-bird opportunities.

06/05/2026

Portugal leads the way in European Science! 🇵🇹🔬

We’ve secured €81 million in EU funding through the "Teaming for Excellence" competition to establish and modernize 6 Research Centers of Excellence. 🚀

The 6 new strategic centers (2027–2032):
🧬 i3S (U. Porto): Genomic Medicine.
🌍 NOVA University Lisbon: Human and Environmental Health.
🧠 U. Coimbra: Social and Biomedical Sciences.
🏛️ U. Algarve: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.
🤖 INESC-ID: Sustainable Artificial Intelligence.
🌱 U. Évora: Mediterranean Soil Regeneration.

This achievement consolidates Portugal’s position as a powerhouse in European research and innovation. The future of science is being built here! 💡

30/04/2026

🚀 Health Business Portugal has released this month's Health Thematic Report on Virtual Reality in healthcare. Explore key players, applications, and emerging trends in the industry.

Read the full report here: https://www.healthclusterportugal.pt/pt/iniciativas/iniciativas/health-business-portugal/

Endereço

Lionesa Business Hub/Rua Da Lionesa, Nº446, Loja K
Matosinhos
4465-671

Telefone

+351220968183

Website

https://www.healthportugal.com/en/

Notificações

Seja o primeiro a receber as novidades e deixe-nos enviar-lhe um email quando Health Portugal publica notícias e promoções. O seu endereço de email não será utilizado para qualquer outro propósito, e pode cancelar a subscrição a qualquer momento.