Energy efficiency in the construction sector is now a fundamental pillar of Europe’s climate transition.In Portugal, where much of the housing stock is old and energy inefficient, the shift towards sustainable buildings is not only an environmental imperative but also an economic and social priority. The new European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings…
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Innovation, internationalization, and sustainability continue to be the main drivers of growth for Portuguese companies. But turning great ideas into concrete projects requires investment — and securing funding is not always easy. Fortunately, 2025 brings a wide range of national and European funding opportunities for startups, SMEs, and scaleups, with open calls in key areas…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the driving force of innovation and competitive advantage in today’s market. By integrating AI into your workflow, you not only accelerate processes and reduce costs but also make smarter decisions based on predictive data analysis. Mastering AI allows you to stay at the forefront of your profession, turning complex problems into…
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Electric mobility in Portugal has seen exponential growth in recent years, driven by ambitious public policies, attractive tax incentives, and a growing environmental awareness among consumers. The Portuguese State, through measures such as exemption or reduction of vehicle taxes (ISV and IUC), has played a crucial role in accelerating the energy transition in the transport…
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As part of a partnership with The Venture Builder, Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados held a lecture on July 16th about a topic often undervalued — how to protect “business secrets.” This post summarizes the key points from that presentation. Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, a law firm founded in 2001, is a multidisciplinary practice…
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Portugal’s energy transition, driven by ambitious decarbonization goals and its European leadership in renewable energy production, faces a critical challenge: the intermittency of renewable sources. Solar and wind energy, although clean and increasingly cost-competitive, are not constantly available: the sun doesn’t shine at night and fluctuates in intensity during the day, and the wind doesn’t…
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In recent years, Portugal has established itself as one of the European countries with the greatest potential to lead the energy transition towards a decarbonized and sustainable model. In this context, green hydrogen emerges as a strategic pillar, capable of driving not only the decarbonization of the national economy but also the export of clean…
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Having a free CRM is one of the smartest ways for micro and small businesses to start digitizing customer management. Without the need for major investments, these tools allow you to organize contacts, track interactions, and improve the customer experience. Although free versions come with some limitations, they are more than enough to get started,…
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Portugal has established itself as one of the European countries with the greatest ambition and success in the energy transition, positioning itself as a leading example in the field of renewable energies. The strategic investment in these clean sources has been the essential driving force behind the decarbonisation of the national energy system, in line…
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Portugal’s path toward carbon neutrality by 2050 faces complex challenges that demand innovative and complementary solutions. While the Regulated Carbon Market (EU ETS – European Emissions Trading System) establishes the regulatory pillars of decarbonization, the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is emerging as a key instrument to accelerate the country’s energy and environmental transition. This analysis…
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