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)
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.
“(...) 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
General Facts and Figures 2024
YEARS
INTERNALS AND AFFILIATES
PROJECTS
PARTNERS
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.
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
Lançamento do serviço de formação avançada: Tech Training Hub
Alargamento das parcerias formais com Entidades do Ensino Superior: UTAD, IP Setúbal e IP Bragança
Aumento do Corpo Associativo com a adesão de novos associados empresariais: F3M e VDA
Reconhecimento como Centro de Tecnologia e Inovação (CTI)
Admissão no Cluster da Aeronáutica, Espaço e Defesa (AED).

PRESIDENTE DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO
(2020-atual)

ProChild CoLAB Against Poverty and Social Exclusion DTx Digital Transformation CoLab
Formalização como Entidade Não-Empresarial do Sistema de Investigação e Inovação (ENESII)
NEM – New European Media Initiative NESSI - Networked European Software and Services Initiative
investigação ALGORITMI, junto da FCT/Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior
(atual Fehst Consulting & Innovation S.A.), como associado constituinte, juntando-se assim à Universidade do Minho e ao ZGDV
no Campus de Azurém (Universidade do Minho), em Guimarães
PRESIDENTE DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO
(2006-2019)
PRESIDENTE DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO (2003-2005)
Associado à Universidade do Minho, com sede em Guimarães e mantida uma delegação em Coimbra.
Afirmação do CCG/ZGDV como uma entidade de interface da Universidade do Minho para as TICE.
Criação da primeira spin-off: Meticube.
Atribuição do IST Grand Prize 2001 ao projeto EU-Teleinvivo.
PRESIDENTE DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO (2000-2002)
Desvinculação do membro constituinte Universidade de Coimbra da Associação CCG/ZGDV.
Integração na Rede Internacional INI-GraphicsNet.
(1996-1999)
Oceanário virtual (Expo 98).
Santa Clara a Velha Virtual (herança cultural).
Macau Virtual (herança cultural).
Eu-Teleinvivo.
Os Centros de Tecnologia e Inovação, como o CCG/ZGDV, são parceiros fundamentais no Sistema de Gestão de Inovação da CP, nomeadamente, nas áreas de Inovação Tecnológica e Transmissão de Conhecimento. (José Lima, responsável pelo Planeamento Estratégico e Inovação da CP)
O primeiro website de um meio de comunicação social português
Associação Privada sem fins lucrativos, com sede e instalações em Coimbra
Membros constituintes do CCG/ZGDV: ZGDV (Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung e.V.) e UC (Universidade de Coimbra)
Reconhecido como entidade do Sistema Científico e Tecnológico Nacional (SCTN)
Envolvimento de empresas de referência: EDP, CGD, Software AG - Portugal, (entre outras)
Foco na Investigação e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico na área da Computação Gráfica e suas aplicações.
PRESIDENTE DA DIREÇÃO (1993-1999)
Foi muito gratificante verificar a pronta adesão da Universidade de Coimbra, de grandes empresas portuguesas e de jovens estudantes de Computação Gráfica à criação do CCG, em que plenamente me envolvi.
FUNDADOR E PRESIDENTE DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO (1993-2005)
Foi uma honra e um grande privilégio ter contribuído para a fundação e o estabelecimento do CCG em Portugal. Com isso tentei devolver à minha pátria de origem, um pouco daquilo que muito lhe devo.

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