
Applications open for the GÉANT Innovation Program
The European Communications Infrastructure Initiative will support projects carried out by educational or research institutions. Applications are now open.

FCCN Unit participates in the creation of a digital ecosystem in Sines
Sines Tech – Innovation & Data Center Hub was founded on December 15th. This structure, created by several public and private entities, aims to increase Europe's digital sovereignty and Portugal's global competitiveness. The FCCN Unit is one of the founding members. To create an open digital ecosystem with

GÉANT Innovation Program launches new edition
Applications for the 2022 edition of the program to stimulate innovation within the community of national research and education networks are open until February 28.

GÉANT signs strategic agreement with the European Commission
The 7-year framework agreement defines the objectives and impact of GÉANT projects included in the European Union's research and innovation funding program – Horizon Europe.

Lightning Talks: Portuguese Students Challenged to Participate in TNC22
Higher education students in Portugal can submit a presentation proposal for the largest and most prestigious annual conference of European Academic Networks (NRENs): TNC22. The Lightning Talks Challenge (LTC) is open for registration until March 9th. For several years, the Lightning Talks Challenge project has challenged students from various European countries to

FCCN Services Highlighted in White Paper on Opportunities for Universities
"Technological Efficiency and Opportunities for Universities" is the title of the White Paper published by Axians. The document highlights a range of services offered by the FCCN Unit. Combining "key challenges" with "specific opportunities for the higher education community" is the objective defined in the executive summary of "Technological Efficiency and Opportunities for Universities" by Axians's director, Pedro.

OCRE Project provides training for participating entities
FCCN Unit and GÉANT joined forces to organize a workshop linked to the Open Cloud for Research Environments (OCRE) project

FCCN Roadshow: Student services promoted at higher education institutions
FCCN will travel, with the "FCCN Roadshow", to several higher education institutions throughout the country, to introduce students to its services.

“FCCN’s services have a strong impact on the work of our community.”
José dos Santos Costa highlights the role of FCCN services in the daily life of the academic community.

Portuguese students participate in GÉANT's Lightning Talks challenge
Rita Carneiro and Bruno Vaz were selected to participate in TNC 2022, as part of the Lightning Talks challenge.

What to expect from the FCCN Unit Conferences?
The 2022 edition of the FCCN Unit Conference begins on May 31st. Learn about some of the most anticipated results. #1 Learn about the latest services and projects. Every year, the FCCN Unit Conference serves to bring the latest news about services and projects to the community served by this FCT technology unit.

The FCCN Unity Conferences 2022 in numbers
Discover the final balance of the FCCN Unit Conferences that took place from May 31st to June 2nd at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu.