Filipe Soutinho is a specialist in Innovation, R&D, and Entrepreneurship, with over 20 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Engineering and a Master’s in Design and Marketing from the University of Minho, combining technical training with a strategic vision for innovation.
He began his professional career in the textile industry and, for 9 years, was a researcher in technology transfer projects at the University of Minho, collaborating with both national and international companies. During this period, he registered 5 patents, published over 80 scientific articles and 3 book chapters.
As a consultant, trainer, and mentor, he has accumulated over 2,400 hours of training in about 70 organizations. He has supported the creation of over 40 startups, implemented more than 30 RDI Management Systems, and structured around 200 R&D projects. He also promoted several innovation-related business projects, such as IDT Consulting, CIMPA, SabSer, and OMA.
From 2019 to 2021, he was the General Director of TecMinho and head of the Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship Department.
Currently, he works as a technology and innovation auditor, and is co-founder of AFI – Association for the Promotion of Innovation and ASEE – Association for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency.
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DTx – Digital Transformation CoLAB is preparing a session dedicated to Digital Transformation and its real impact on companies
This event aims to bring academia closer to the business sector, promoting the sharing of knowledge, trends, and collaboration
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Set.Up Guimarães attends event marking 100 days of the new Rectorate Team of the University of Minho
Set.Up Guimarães took part in the session marking 100 days since the inauguration of the current Rectorate Team of
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Technology, talent and industry: startups showcased the future at the Demo Day
Yesterday, March 10, the Demo Day of the Set.Up Guimarães IN(dustry) program took place at the Plataforma das
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