CIIMAR scientists develop innovative, natural-based, ocean-friendly anti-fouling coatings
The proof-of-concept study shows that active peptides from cyanobacteria can replace toxic biocides that dominate the market for anti-fouling paints.
FRESH OF THE PRESS!
Cientistas encontram alternativa natural a materiais tóxicos da indústria marítima
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
CMU-Portugal – Exploratory Projects 2025
Funding Program
FCT- Carnegie Mellon Portugal
Deadline
10/02/2026
Who can Apply
Non-business Portuguese entities of the R&I system. Individual projects or co-promotion projects, submitted by one or two beneficiaries, respectively, with a maximum duration of 12 months.
Details
This call aims to support disruptive, high-risk research with strong scientific impact and valorisation potential. Topic: Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), with a focus on leveraging opportunities within the data economy to drive growth and innovation.
Exploratory Research Projects UT Austin Portugal
Funding Program
FCT - UT Austin Portugal Program 2025
Deadline
10/02/2026
Who can Apply
Non-business Portuguese entities of the R&I system.
Details
Aims at supporting disruptive, high-risk research with strong scientific impact and valorization potential. Topics / Scientific Areas: Advanced Computing; Clean Energy; Nanotechnologies; Space-Earth Technologies.
FROM IDEAS TO BUSINESS
Faber Entrepreneurship Program - Learn from Entrepreneurs Who Turned Ideas into Thriving Businesses
Type of Program
Entrepreneurship
Deadline
01/03/2026
Who can Apply
MSc, Ph.D., and Postdoc students from STEM-related fields of study.
Details
Are you an MSc, Ph.D., or Postdoc student in a STEM-related field passionate about science and looking to learn more about an entrepreneurial career path? Do you dream of turning your research into a real-world application? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
EVENTS TO DIVE INTO
LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS
CATCH UP WITH CMIAS
EXHIBITION
Portuguese Blue Biobank: Guardian of Marine Treasures | CMIA Matosinhos
Monday to Friday 9:30-12:30 and 14h00-17h30
EXHIBITION
HELP, I’M A FISH: living the adventure of exploring the Ocean! | CMIA Matosinhos
Monday to Friday 9:30-12:30 and 14h00-17h30
EXHIBITION
Exhibition: "A Look at the World of Sponges." | CMIA Vila do Conde
Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
EXHIBITION
Exhibition "Shall We Ask Nature?" | CMIA Vila do Conde
Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
EXHIBITION
Exhibition "ElasmoFixes: Who are the sharks and rays of the deep sea?" | CMIA Vila do Conde
Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
JOIN THE CIIMAR CREW
WHAT'S NEW OUT THERE?
FESTIVAL
Festival de Cinema Subaquático de Lisboa
OPEN DAY
Dias Abertos Fac. Ciências da U.Porto
CALL
EMB young ambassador programme
SURVEY
European Marine Board Communication Panel Social Media Survey
CONFERENCE
Congresso Nacional da Saúde e Ambiente (CNSA2026)
WORKSHOP
BioHaP Workshop: Introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC)
SMOOTH SAILING: SAFETY FIRST!
SAFE LAB
Pictogram Explanation
The hazards associated with chemical products are identified with pictograms. In each cabinet, there is a brief explanation of each pictogram.
