The Institute for Health and Bioeconomy (i4HB) is a strategic partnership between 3 leading research units:

• iBB - Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (IST, Universidade de Lisboa)
• INESC-MN - Institute for System Engineering and Computers - Microsystems and Nanotechnologies
• UCIBIO - Applied Biomolecular Sciences Unit (NOVA University of Lisbon & University of Porto)

i4HB is anchored in strong scientific and technological competences in Health and Bioeconomy, and committed to make a difference and leverage National and International policies in these emergent priority areas.

1. Promote and secure scientific employment by actively supporting excellent advanced training of human resources and by fostering the attraction and retention of talent in Portugal;
2. Prioritize internationalization of R&D and exploitation activities through the increase and diversification of international and private funding sources;
3. Reinforce excellence and impact in R&D through strategic, strong collaborations and partnerships with the private sector, public or private institutions, in a continuous support of public policies.