Associates
Private sector
Sonae
Sonae is a Portuguese multinational company that manages a diversified portfolio of businesses in the areas of retail, real estate, telecommunications, technology and financial services. It has a presence in 62 countries and is the largest private employer in Portugal, with approximately 47,000 employees.
Mota-Engil
Mota-Engil is a leading Portuguese company in construction and waste management, present in 21 countries across Europe, America and Africa, and employing 54,000 people worldwide.
DST Group
DST Group is a Portuguese business conglomerate operating in strategic sectors such as engineering, construction, environment, renewable energy, telecommunications, and real estate. With approximately 3,000 employees, it has successfully implemented a strategy of internationalization and growth.
ConfMinho
The Business Confederation of the Minho Region (CONFMINHO) is an entity that brings together 12 business associations, covering three sub-regions – Alto Minho, Cávado and Ave, totaling 24 municipalities and representing approximately 120,000 companies.
Academy
ISCTE
Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon is a leading public higher education institution, recognized for its comprehensive and multidisciplinary training. Organized into five schools, Iscte covers areas such as social sciences and humanities, political science, management, architecture, and technology, promoting excellence and innovation in education. Currently, it has more than 14,000 students enrolled in 122 courses, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, establishing itself as a prominent center of knowledge and research in Portugal.
IDEF
IDEFF (Institute of Economic, Financial and Tax Law) is an institution linked to the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, dedicated to teaching and research in the areas of economic, financial and tax law. It offers various training programs, including postgraduate courses and intensive courses, and promotes relevant events and publications in these fields.
University of Minho
The University of Minho (UMinho) is a public higher education institution in Portugal, currently hosting around 20,000 students across its various undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. With a comprehensive educational offering, it is organized into 12 Schools and Institutes, covering areas ranging from exact sciences and engineering to social sciences, humanities, health, and arts. This diverse range of courses solidifies UMinho's position as a leading institution in higher education in Portugal.
University of Coimbra
The University of Coimbra (UC) is the oldest higher education institution in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world. Organized into eight faculties, the University of Coimbra covers a wide range of knowledge areas, from humanities and social sciences to exact sciences, health and technology, ensuring a diverse education. Currently, the University of Coimbra has 30,000 students, distributed across different cycles of study, reinforcing its position as one of the leading higher education institutions.
Social and Solidarity Economy
SCML
The Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) is a private institution of administrative public utility with more than five centuries of existence, which develops activities in the areas of Social Action, Health, Education and Training, Culture, Heritage, Research and Innovation, and which promotes and associates itself with various initiatives in the sectors of Entrepreneurship and the Social Economy. Currently, it has more than 5,000 employees.
CNIS
The National Confederation of Solidarity Institutions (CNIS) is a nationwide non-profit organization that brings together Private Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) in Portugal. Currently, CNIS represents approximately 3,050 of the nearly 5,000 IPSS in the country, encompassing a broad network of institutions dedicated to social solidarity.
Local Public Administration
CML
The Lisbon City Council (CML) is the executive body of the municipality of Lisbon, responsible for the administration of the city and the implementation of local public policies. As a local authority, it manages areas essential to the functioning of the Portuguese capital, including urban planning, mobility, environment, culture, education, security, and social support. Currently, the CML has approximately 10,000 employees, ensuring the operation of all municipal services.