Think Global, Think Portugal Innovating Portugal London, November 2 nd 2010
Portugal: Sustainable historical global presence Historical links and cultural openness to other people secure political stable relations throughout the globe: Special ties with Brazil, Angola, Mozambique and other Portuguese Speaking Countries 220 million; Management and handover of Macau to China; Recent election to UN s Security Council; Presidency of the EU Durão Barroso; UN High Commissioner for refugees António Guterres; UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Jorge Sampaio; Portugal as an interesting location to bring together international expertise, test new concepts and deploy them to the world market.
Public Policies Committed to Innovation "... (the Portuguese Technological Plan) is probably the best I have ever seen worldwide Craig Barrett, Chairman - Intel Corporation Key words: knowledge, technology and innovation. Technological Plan, a central pillar of public policy, has already achieved an increase in public and private spending on research to 1,5% of GDP, continuing to expand training in advanced technologies and increasing the scientific output of universities. Some public investments: Broadband access to all schools; new generation telecom networks; affordable computers and internet access to students and teachers.
Public Policies Committed to Innovation Transatlantic Bridge in Education and R&D Five programmes focused on specialised areas are being developed with five major Universities and R&D Centres. These programs include Masters, PhDs, post-graduate studies, MBAs and R&D. Portugal is TOP 4 in the Eurozone in the number of science PhD s per 1,000 inhabitants between the age of 25 and 34. Global Benchmark Report, 2010
Students in Sciences, Math and Engineering Students enrolled in Universities Field of Study 08/09 Physical Sciences 6.890 Mathematics and Statistics 2.511 Computing 8.107 Engineering 51.173 The availability of highly skilled talent, at a competitive cost, is a competitive advantage for projects that must rely on qualified labour.
Labour: qualified and cost-effective The main advantage is the People. The Portuguese people are available, flexible, dedicated, skilful and always ready for a challenge. Siemens Portugal Qualified Productivity standards are very good. When comparing with countries such as Germany and France, Portugal has reached their levels. Microsoft Portugal Costeffective Labour Commited Productive Language Skills At least 3 languages At least 2 languages At least 1 language 6 % 23 % 42 % Source: Eurobarometer Europeans and their languages 2006 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 %
Quality of life as a driver for R&D and investment in sustainability Securing local and expatriate talent in Portugal is easy: Overall security; International schools; Health system; Global infrastructure; International accessibility; Cultural offer; Cost of living; Climate.
Portuguese solutions for a better future: Urban Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Energetic dependency Renewables production 2020 hurdles achieved - 43% of energy consumption generated from renewable sources: hydroelectric, eolic, photovoltaic. Energy efficiency action plan deployed: Best EU result in CO2 emissions in new vehicles; 2.000 certified experts; energy efficiency certification required in real estate transactions; Investment in public buildings; Tax and financial incentives for energy efficiency investments. Local companies are generating new expertise and applying it internationally.
Portuguese solutions for a better future: Sustainable Mobility Leading electric mobility: National network of charging stations operational in 2011; Mobi-E comprehensive and standardised solution for electric mobility management; Partnership with Nissan- Renault; Portuguese companies are successfully integrating competencies and creating new solutions and products.
Portuguese solutions for a better future: Ocean s sustainable exploitation Key facts: One of the largest Exclusive Economiz Zones in the world; Claim to extend its jurisdiction over 1.2 million square kilometers of the neighboring continental shelf; Publicly recognized as a strategic cluster, with incentives available to participating companies; Ongoing R&D activities and University s engagement.
Top reasons to Invest in Portugal 3 3 3 3 Skilled, motivated, flexible, multilingual and cost-effective workforce. Location at the West Coast of Europe: access platform to the Americas, Europe and Africa. Highly developed logistics, telecommunications and ICT infrastructures. Highly competitive operating costs for companies. 3 Satisfied investors. 3 Quality of life: security, international schools, health.
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