Centre of Excellence
in Ocean Research
and Engineering
Harnessing innovation and knowledge to advance a collaborative, sustainable Blue Economy.
Portugal’s first Centre of Excellence dedicated to the ocean and its future
INESCTEC.OCEAN is a leading hub for ocean-related research and innovation. We deliver advanced, data-driven technological solutions that support underwater exploration activities, ocean energy systems, and climate resilient technology for a sustainable Blue Economy. Our work is rooted in strong partnerships with academia, industry, and public institutions.
Research Focus
Ocean Energy
Developing resilient, renewable energy systems for offshore environments, including floating wind, wave, photovoltaic, and hybrid technologies, fully integrated with smart grid and port decarbonisation strategies.
Marine Robotics
Designing autonomous systems capable of operating in remote and hazardous marine conditions, reducing operational risk and enabling extended ocean missions through advanced robotics and digital twin technology.
Marine Structures
Engineering next-generation marine infrastructures to support sustainable aquaculture, energy production, and scientific research, with a focus on environmental integration, safety, and cost-efficiency.
Ocean Data
Advancing ocean intelligence through integrated sensing, communication, and digital twinning technologies — transforming marine data into actionable knowledge for monitoring, modelling, and prediction.
News & Highlights
To observe the European Maritime Day 2026, the INESC TEC-led Centre of Excellence co-organised two workshop sessions in Limassol, Cyprus….
Portugal has one of the world’s longest and deepest-rooted maritime identities. From an early stage, sea exploration became a strategic…
Macroalgae could become one of the most valuable resources in the European bioeconomy. But how can their production be ensured…
Have you ever tried a burger made from seaweed? Or nuggets produced from protein grown in circular systems? The role…
INESC TEC once again took part in Portugal’s largest event dedicated to aeronautics, space and defence, unveiling a prototype of…
There is nothing like it in the world. The prototype is under development, with the first mission scheduled for May…
Our Consortium
INESCTEC.OCEAN is led by INESC TEC (Portugal), in partnership with SINTEF Ocean (Norway), Fórum Oceano, and APDL. Together, these institutions join decades of experience in scientific research, innovation, and marine operations.
