Home About About us
Interface between sources of knowledge and economy, operating at national and international level
Innovative processes integration, services and products in companies, industries, and society
Home About About us

Who we are

 

 

The CCG/ZGDV Institute is a private non-profit entity that began its activity in 1993.

With 32 years’ experience and a unique history at the interface between the research ecosystem and the business world, CCG/ZGDV is now one of the most renowned and innovative Research and Technology Organisations (RTO) in the country, leading progress in advanced digital and computational technologies and contributing to a more competitive and sustainable economy.

 

 

 

It is formally recognised by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers as an R&I (Research and Innovation) institution of Public Utility, by the Ministry of Economy as a Centre for Technology and Innovation, and by the Foundation for Science and Technology as part of the ALGORITMI Research Centre (first Research Centre formally recognised in Portugal in the field of Information and Communication Technologies)

 

INSTITUTIONAL VÍDEO

 

With a multidisciplinary, dynamic team with scientific-technological skills, the CCG/ZGDV Institute integrates four R&I Departments and a range of services to society and the business sector.

R&I Departments

 

 

 

“(...) I believe that this 30 years of knowledge will be decisive so that the CCG/ZGDV's newly strategic objective, relating to the challenge of sustainable development of society, is faced with enormous enthusiasm and determination, on a path that requires an explicit and complete internationalisation of its performance. I am sure that the next 30 years will be even more fascinating”

 

Ricardo J. Machado | Executive Chairman & Scientific Director

 

Read full message

 

 

 

General Facts and Figures 2024

 

ACTIVITY
30+

YEARS

COLLABORATORS
160+

INTERNALS AND AFFILIATES

BUSINESS
50+

PROJECTS

COLLABORATION
300+

PARTNERS

missão

Mission

Lead science, technology, and innovation by creating and transforming knowledge and demonstrating advanced concepts in digital and computational technologies to address emerging global challenges.

VISION

To be an international reference in creating and transforming scientific knowledge into technological innovation, leading progress in advanced digital and computational technologies and contributing to a more competitive and sustainable economy.

Visão

VALUES

  • Collaboration: achieving impactful results through strong partnerships with teams, partners, and stakeholders to drive innovation and knowledge creation
  • Integrity and Responsibility: upholding the highest standards of scientific rigor and ethical conduct, respecting social, economic, and environmental sustainability
  • Innovation and Curiosity: Fostering a culture of exploration and creativity to pioneer new concepts in digital and computational technologies
  • Dedication and Quality: Delivering high-quality results through commitment, professionalism, and a focus on creating value in science and technology
  • Adaptability and Leadership: Embracing change and demonstrating leadership in driving progress to address emerging global challenges

 

 

TRIENNIUM OBJECTIVES 2022-2025

  • Encouraging the economic valorisation of knowledge
  • Fostering research, development, and innovation activities
  •  Providing technical and technological support to companies
  • Supporting the development and/or improvement of products, services, and processes
  • Encouraging the dissemination of techniques and technologies
  • Promoting technological, knowledge, and market surveillance
  •  Encouraging business training and specialised training
  • Studying and encouraging the efficient use of raw materials, preferably national and endogenous resources
  • Boosting the qualification of the national offer and its international recognition
  • Encouraging the consolidation and training of industrial infrastructure
  • Contribute to drawing up and implementing public policies for business development
  • Accompanying the thematic priorities defined for Portugal in the European context
  • Strengthening the training and qualification of existing profiles to ensure greater efficiency in the activities of identifying, developing, transferring, and valuing knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

OUR HISTORY

2025
2025
CCG/ZGDV Institute launches KTT service

Knowledge and Tecnology Transfer

Signing of a cooperation protocol with the CESAR Institute

(Center for Advanced Studies and Systems of Recife)

Signing of a cooperation protocol with the IPVC

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo

Integration in the creation of the CTI Alliance

Network of Technology and Innovation Centers

Creation of the Setúbal Branch of the CCG/ZGDV

Extension of the CCG/ZGDV at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Integration as an associate of the Ocean Forum

Entity responsible for promoting the Blue Economy Cluster.

Integration into the Engineering & Tooling Cluster
Integration of new members

Fibrenamics Association, Institute for Innovation in Fibrous and Composite Materials

PIEP - Innovation Hub in Polymer Engineering

2024
2024
CCG/ZGDV Institute launches the Tech Training Hub

Advanced and specialized training to drive digital transformation in Portugal.

Recognised as a Certified Training Entity by DGERT
2023
2023
Celebration of 30 years of CCG/ZGDV

Expansion of formal partnerships with Higher Education Entities: UTAD, IP Setúbal and IP Bragança

Increase in the Membership Body by adding new business associates: F3M and VDA

2022
2022
Constitution of the Advisory Board

 

Recognition as a Technology and Innovation Center (CTI)

Admission to the Aeronautics, Space and Defense (AED) Cluster.

2021
2021
Attribution of Public Utility Status
2020
2020
Ricardo J. Machado
Ricardo J. Machado

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2020-current

Ricardo J. Machado
2019
2019
Creation of the Collegiate Executive Board
2018
2018
Comemorações dos 25 Anos
Comemorações dos 25 Anos

Celebration of the CCG's 25th Anniversary with a series of initiatives that included around 300 participants and guests from industry, academia and government.

Comemorações dos 25 Anos
Integration as a member of the Collaborative Laboratories:

ProChild CoLAB Against Poverty and Social Exclusion                          DTx Digital Transformation CoLab

2017
2017
Recognition as a Technological Interface Center (CIT)

Formalization as a Non-Business Entity of the Research and Innovation System (ENESII)

 

2016
2016
Inclusion on international technological platforms:

NEM – New European Media Initiative                                                          NESSI - Networked European Software and Services Initiative

2015
2015
Formalization as a management entity for the

ALGORITMI research, together with FCT/Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education

2014
2014
Integration of Fehst S.A.

(currently Fehst Consulting & Innovation S.A.), as a constituent associate, thus joining the University of Minho and ZGDV

2012
2012
Transfer of the delegation from Coimbra to Guimarães
2010
2010
Integration into the International GraphicsMedia.Net network
2009
2009
Inauguration of the headquarters building,

at the Azurém Campus (University of Minho), in Guimarães

2006
2006
Luís Alfredo Martins do Amaral

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS                                        

(2006-2019)

2003
2003
João Monteiro

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(2003-2005)

2001
2001
Refoundation of the CCG/ZGDV

Associated with the University of Minho, with headquarters in Guimarães and a delegation in Coimbra.

Affirmation of the CCG/ZGDV as an interface entity between the University of Minho and TICE.

Creation of the first spin-off: Meticube.

Award of the IST Grand Prize 2001 to the EU-Teleinvivo project.

2000
2000
António Guimarães Rodrigues

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS                          

(2000-2002)

University of Minho becomes a CCG/ZGDV associate
1999
1999
Award of the Descartes I.I. Prize 1998 to the HAMLET project

Disconnection of the constituent member University of Coimbra from the CCG/ZGDV Association.

Integration into the INI-GraphicsNet International Network.

1996
1996
Striking and reference projects

(1996-1999)

Virtual oceanarium(Expo 98).

Santa Clara a Velha Virtual (cultural heritage).

Virtual Macau (cultural heritage).

Eu-Teleinvivo.

Development of the first CP and FACAP website

Technology and Innovation Centers, such as CCG/ZGDV, are fundamental partners in CP's Innovation Management System, particularly in the areas of Technological Innovation and Knowledge Transmission. (José Lima, responsible for CP’s Strategic Planning and Innovation)

1995
1995
Development of the 1st Jornal de Notícias website

The first website of a Portuguese media outlet

1993
1993
Start of activity as CCG/ZGDV Association - Computer Graphics Center

Private non-profit association, with headquarters and facilities in Coimbra

CCG/ZGDV constituent members: ZGDV (Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung e.V.) and UC (University of Coimbra)

Recognized as an entity of the National Scientific and Technological System (SCTN)

Involvement of reference companies: EDP, CGD, Software AG - Portugal, (among others)

Focus on Research and Technological Development in the area of ​​Computer Graphics and its applications.

José Carlos Teixeira

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD (1993-1999)

It was very gratifying to see the ready support of the University of Coimbra, large Portuguese companies and young Computer Graphics students in the creation of the CCG, in which I was fully involved.

José Luís Encarnação

FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (1993-2005)

It was an honor and a great privilege to have contributed to the founding and establishment of the CCG in Portugal. With this I tried to return to my homeland a little of what I owe a lot to it.

CCG/ZGDV - DIGITAL BOOK

Consult the CCG/ZGDV content and learn about the main moments and projects that will go down in history..

 

1993 - 2023 | SEE BOOK 30 YEARS