+21,5%
In the group of "strong innovators" Portugal was the country that grew most in innovation performance.
Portugal
Strategic focus on innovation and digital transformation
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Research and innovation performance
of the Member States of the European Union
- Leader in innovation
- Strong innovator
- Moderate innovator
- Modest innovator
#12 / UE 28
Strong innovator
Source: European Commission – European Innovation Scoreboard 2020
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Evolution of innovation performance
Portugal among the 15 countries whose performance grew more than the European average.
Portugal above the EU average in several indicators
- Doctorates
- Population with higher education
- Lifelong learning
- International scientific coPublications
- Foreign doctoral students
- Broadband penetration
- People with general digital skills above basic
- Government support for business R&D
- Business process innovators (SMEs)
- Companies providing ICT training
- Public-private co-publications
- Professional mobility of HRCT
- Trademark applications
- Employment in innovative companies
- Sales of innovative products
Source: European Commission – European Innovation Scoreboard 2023
European Innovation Scoreboard 2023
#7 / UE 27
Digitization
#10 / UE 27
Attractive search systems
#11 / UE 27
Support and finance
Business and entrepreneurship
Portugal has the largest positive gap with the EU in entrepreneurial activity, net FDI inflows and company creation.
| PT | UE | |
| Total early-stage entrepreneurial activity rate (TEA) (%) | 12,9 | 6,8 |
| Net FDI inflows (%GDP) | 3,0 | 2,1 |
| Company creation (10+ employees) (%) | 1,4 | 1,0 |
Source: European Commission – European Innovation Scoreboard 2023
Entrepreneurial culture
#2 / UE 28
Entrepreneurial culture
Digital Transformation Scoreboard 2018
#6 / UE 28
Changes in the environment for ICT start-ups
Digital Transformation Scoreboard 2018
Entrepreneurial activity generating economies of scale
#28 / 141 countries
Entrepreneurial dynamism
#31 / 141 countries
Innovation capacity
#34 / 141 countries
Adoption of ICT
Global Competitiveness Report 2019
Portugal promotes the ease of doing business
#39 / 190 countries
Doing Business 2020
#25 / 161 countries
Best Countries for Business 2018
Portugal
One of Europe’s most innovative countries
#32 / 132 countries
Global Innovation Index 2020
It stands out in areas that contribute to the innovation process
#6
Expenditure on computer software
#14
Trademarks by origin
#9
Scientific and technical articles
#16
Political and Operational Stability
Global Innovation Index 2020
It stands out in areas that contribute to the innovation process
#8
Expenditure on computer software
#13
Trademarks by origin
#14
ISO 9001 certifications
#17
Online public services
#17
Political and Operational Stability
#18
Environment for doing business
#18
Access to ICTs
Portugal
Among the countries with the greatest digital maturity
#8 / UE 28
Digitalization Index 2020
- Digital Intensity
- Digital infrastructure
- Software and data investment
- Investment in the improvement of organisational and business processes
- Strategic monitoring systems
The startups that are driving innovation in tourism
Platform for booking accommodation, rent-a-car service and tourist entertainment activities in the Azores.
Luxury luggage rental platform, allowing the collection and delivery of the suitcase to any European address.
Platform that aims to support organizations in managing their teams.
Platform that provides an intelligent price management solution.
Platform for creating virtual tours in storytelling mode.
Platform for scheduling professional cleaning and laundry services for local accommodation.
Platform for ordering and delivering homemade meals.
Platform that combines marketing and sales to increase the hotel's online business.
Independent luxury hotel booking platform.
Platform that centralizes, automates and measures all hotel customer service activities.
Application to optimize the performance of golfers.
Smart lock solutions for local accommodation.
Hostel booking platform.
Intelligent maintenance management platform.
Platform for booking self-drive experiences in 100% electric vehicles.
Application that allows travelers to request, in real time, the collection, storage and delivery of their luggage.
Application of human resources for the hotel and catering sector, linking professionals and companies.
Extraction of high quality cold-pressed vegetable oils and production of natural cosmetics for hotels.
Peer to peer boat rental marketplace in Portugal.
Reservation platform for the best water sports and boat trips.
Platform that allows you to explore Portuguese cities through gamified walks.
Mobile application that automatically creates video stories from smartphone photo.
Platform for booking tours on solar boats.
Digital platform for temporary leasing of luxury homes.
Platform that promotes personalized tourism programs, exploring the natural and cultural heritage of Portugal.
Platform that helps event organizers around the world in planning and organizing group retreats in Portugal.
Application that guides users on their visits to interpretive centers, cities or parks, in an immersive and interactive way.
Platform based on Artificial Intelligence that allows forecasting the daily, monthly and annual occupancy of a hotel.
What will the tourism of the future be like?
Unlocking innovation potential and promoting the integration of technology in the tourism value chain
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