The CITSP focuses its strategy on the translation of knowledge derived from public health research, supporting the ecological and digital transitions of various actors within the health value chain and the creation of knowledge and technologies. The main driver of its activities will be the development of business ideas from CHRC researchers, applied research work within CCAL, incubation of startups in early stages of development, as well as connections to the broader ecosystem of SMEs and public and private investment networks.

The CITSP will promote the hosting of startups, spin-offs, companies and associated entities in a dedicated space (three zones), refurbished to provide comfortable, spacious learning and co-production environments that stimulate creativity among partners, entrepreneurs, and project teams. These spaces will support collaborative practices using advanced technology, made available to the precision public health innovation ecosystem.

Located on the NOVA NSPH Campus in Lumiar, the CITSP will be based in state-of-the-art facilities designed to be adaptable and technologically advanced, creating an environment conducive to achieving the expected impact. With a flexible construction approach, the spaces can be reconfigured as needed and are designed to promote collaboration and experimentation among diverse stakeholders.

The centre will feature intelligent services and generative artificial intelligence, research and development laboratories equipped with advanced technology, training and capacity-building spaces with innovative methodologies, flexible collaborative areas to facilitate interaction between companies, startups, and researchers, as well as virtual meeting rooms to enable remote collaboration.

The CITSP will also include open innovation spaces hosting cross-sector partnerships to support the development of innovative solutions, as well as units for the analysis and processing of large volumes of data applied to artificial intelligence. There will also be areas for events and networking. The proposed I&D&I (Research, Development and Innovation) infrastructure will create favourable conditions for business development and strengthen NOVA NSPH’s links with the business sector, as well as with public bodies, local health units, insurers, foundations, patient associations, municipalities, and NGOs.

Main Objectives

• Translate knowledge from public health research into societal impact;
• Develop the business potential of knowledge, products, and services created at NOVA NSPH;
• Strengthen NOVA NSPH’s connections with the business sector, public bodies, local health units, insurers, foundations, patient associations, municipalities, and NGOs;
• Create value for society through I&I (Research and Innovation) activities, fostering promising, scalable, and competitive solutions, as well as effective and cost-efficient precision public health interventions.