5th Edition of Bluepharma | University of Coimbra Innovation Award

Applications open from January 12th to March 7th 2022

09 november, 2021≈ 2 min read

Translation by Diana Taborda

Bluepharma | University of Coimbra Innovation Award is granted every 2 years to an innovative research project in the Health Sciences area.

Individual or joint applications are open to Portuguese researchers in national or international laboratories, institutes or organisations developing innovative scientific projects. The projects will be evaluated according to the criteria of merit, originality and innovation, as well as their contribution and potential to be transformed into products or services of proven interest to society.

"This 5th edition proves that the University of Coimbra and Bluepharma are continuously working together to promote research and innovation to the entire community, supporting researchers' projects, which is crucial for scientific development in several areas". Luís Simões da Silva, UC Vice-Rector for Innovation and Entrepreneurship also stresses the importance of clustering a critical mass of quality in the health sector, which is becoming increasingly important.

The Bluepharma | University of Coimbra Award consists of a €20,000 prize to fund a proof-of-concept project. Subsequently, if the stakeholders are interested in creating a spin-off company based on the project, Bluepharma may decide to invest up to €30,000, depending on the project's merit and market viability.

All detailed information at: https://www.bluepharmaucinnovationaward.pt/