CTIC

Projects

Initiatives and applied work developed with companies, entities, and partners.

In progress

TANNERYBOT

TanneryBot: A Computer Vision-Assisted Pick-and-Place System for Feeding Leather Production Lines

In progress

DIGITEC

DigiTec promotes the dissemination of technical and scientific knowledge to the leather tanning industry through innovative tools and communication strategies.

In progress

A Missão Interface insere-se na Componente 5 ‘Capitalização e Inovação Empresarial’ que reúne como principal objetivo aprofundar o esforço de alargamento e consolidação da rede de instituições de interface entre o sistema académico, científico …

In progress

3S4LEATHER

The 3S4Leather project aims to promote sustainability and technological innovation in the leather and footwear industries through the valorization of waste generated by tanneries and its integration into advanced additive manufacturing processes.

In progress

Xllence4LeatherAfric

Improve sustainable development and effective education in the leather industry through excellence in Uganda and Tanzania.

In progress

Be@t – Bioeconomy in the Textile Industry

The be@t project aims to drive the transformation of the Portuguese Textile and Clothing Industry by promoting a more innovative, sustainable, and circular value chain. The project focuses on the development of new traceable …

In progress

PRODUTECH R3

PRODUTECH R3 is an innovation pact focused on the digital and sustainable transformation of industry, promoting the development of innovative production technologies, business qualification, professional training, and internationalization. The project brings together companies, industry …

In progress

BIOSHOES 4 ALL

Innovation and Capacity Building of the Footwear Sector for the Sustainable Bioeconomy.

In progress

SULEAP – Developing skills towards a Sustainable Leather Production

The SULEAP project aims to support the sustainable transition of the leather industry by empowering professionals, companies, and policymakers. The project focuses on developing innovative training tools and platforms to promote knowledge about sustainable …

Finished

Cardioleather

The project develops smart conductive leather with embedded electronics to enable the non-intrusive monitoring of vehicle occupants' identity, health, and well-being.

Finished

Formação Ação

The project supports SMEs in strengthening their management, innovation, and digital transformation capabilities through integrated consultancy and training activities.

Finished

GreenShoes 4.0

GreenShoes 4.0 promotes sustainable innovation and digital transformation across the Portuguese Footwear and Fashion Cluster by developing advanced materials, products, and technologies that strengthen the sector's international competitiveness.

Finished

BioTrace4Leather

The project develops innovative protein-based solutions to improve leather quality and traceability by valorising by-products from the leather and dairy industries.

Finished

PT LEATHER InDesign

The project promotes innovation and new product development, strengthening the competitiveness of companies by enhancing their product offering and improving customer service.

Finished

Simbiosalt

SimbioSalt develops a solution to treat and recover industrial brines, enabling the reuse of saline by-products and advancing the circular economy.

Finished

Hipertwins

Hipertiws develops sustainable technical footwear made from natural leather, featuring an innovative hybrid sole that enhances comfort, stability, and performance on low-traction surfaces.

Finished

Leather3D

The project promotes the valorisation of leather processing waste through the development of materials for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies.

Finished

Leather.ADD.Wood

Leather.ADD.Wood valorises waste from the wood and leather tanning industries to develop innovative and sustainable materials and products using additive manufacturing technologies.

Finished

PRODUTECH SIF

PRODUTECH SIF supports the development and adoption of advanced production technologies, strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry through innovation, knowledge transfer, and technology demonstration.

Finished

Pense Indústria

Think Industry i4.0 engages young people with Industry 4.0 technologies through demonstrations, laboratories, company visits, competitions, and entrepreneurship activities, helping develop the skills needed for the future of manufacturing.