ISTEC Lisboa
International Protocols
ISTEC Lisbon recognises the strategic importance of international collaboration, and these partnerships aim to promote the advancement of knowledge and training in the fields of science and technology.
These collaborations are based on the belief in the importance of inter-institutional cooperation for strengthening academic, scientific and technological capacities, and on the common objectives of the Parties with regard to the training of qualified human resources, the production of cutting-edge knowledge and its application for the benefit of society.
Mutual recognition of the collaborative potential between these institutions will lay the foundations for future joint initiatives, promising significant advances in the academic, technological and innovation fields, and contributing to the internationalisation of their academic communities.

International Protocols
USTP | Universidade de São Tomé e Príncipe
The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding with the University of São Tomé and Príncipe are:
- Promote the development of higher education, scientific research and technological innovation in their respective areas of activity;
- Facilitate the mobility of teaching and research staff, non-teaching staff and students between institutions through international programmes;
- Promote, carry out and disseminate studies, projects, research and other related activities;
- Provide institutions with opportunities to create and expand research and teaching experiences, improve professional development and contribute to academic missions;
- Strengthen educational and scientific ties, encourage cultural exchange and promote collaboration in areas of mutual interest;
- Organise and hold seminars, meetings, conferences and other events;
- Create an Intensive LAB in the field of Artificial Intelligence;
- Support the creation of a research centre at USTP;
- Create an inclusive room for the population of São Tomé and Príncipe;
- Promote training in the field of digital literacy and social inclusion.

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UPC | Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding with the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences are:
- Promote the development of higher education, scientific research and technological innovation in their respective areas of activity;
- Facilitate the mobility of teaching and research staff between institutions for research activities;
- Provide institutions with opportunities to expand their research and teaching experiences, improve professional development and contribute to academic missions;
- Strengthen educational and scientific ties, encourage cultural exchange and promote collaboration in areas of mutual interest;
- Develop interactions between young students in the field of AI with Artificial Intelligence and Ethics;
- Create a joint annual international conference in the fields of technology;
- Create training courses in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Ethics;
- Create an Ibero-American Artificial Intelligence Hub.

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ISFIC | Instituto Superior de Formação, Investigação e Ciência
The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher Institute for Training, Research and Science are:
- Promote the development of higher education, scientific research and technological innovation in their respective areas of activity;
- Facilitate the mobility of teaching and research staff, non-teaching staff and students between institutions through international programmes;
- Promote, carry out and disseminate studies, projects, research and other related activities;
- Provide institutions with opportunities to create and expand research and teaching experiences, improve professional development and contribute to academic missions;
- Strengthen educational and scientific ties, encourage cultural exchange and promote collaboration in areas of mutual interest;
- Organise and hold seminars, meetings, conferences and other events;
- Create an Intensive LAB in the field of artificial intelligence;
- Promote training in the field of digital literacy and social inclusion.

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Universidade Francisco Vitória
The objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding with Francisco Vitória University:
- Promote the development of higher education, scientific research and technological innovation in their respective areas of activity;
- Facilitate the mobility of teaching and research staff between institutions for research activities;
- Provide opportunities for institutions to expand their research and teaching experiences, improve professional development and contribute to academic missions;
- Strengthen educational and scientific ties, encourage cultural exchange and promote collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

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UJA | Universidad de Jaén
The objectives of this Cooperation Agreement with the University of Jaén are:
- Promote the development of higher education, scientific research and technological innovation in their respective areas of activity;
- Facilitate the mobility of teaching and research staff between the three institutions for research activities;
- Provide opportunities for both institutions to expand their research and teaching experiences, improve professional development and contribute to academic missions;
- Strengthen educational and scientific ties, encourage cultural exchange and promote collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

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Google Cloud
The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding, within the scope of the Forward AI Skills: Bridge 2 Digital Transformation Project, of which ISTEC Lisboa is a part, are:
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- The development of training courses and modules to train teachers, managers and students in the critical and effective use of AI, promoting digital literacy and critical thinking;
- The implementation of pilot projects, assessing the real impact of generative AI on learning and digital equity;
- The organisation of networking and dissemination events and the production of evidence-based policy recommendations, contributing to the formulation of innovative education policies at European level.

