1. 543662-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-ME-TEMPUS-JPHES “IMPROVEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP WITH ENTERPISES BY ENHENCEMENT OF A REGIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT POTENTIALS IN WBC” 543662-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-ME-TEMPUS-JPHES Universidade do Minho - General description Goran Putnik, Professor IMPROVEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP WITH ENTERPISES BY ENHENCEMENT OF A REGIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT POTENTIALS IN WBC

2. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) is a public university with administrative and financial autonomy. It was founded in 1973 and started its academic activity in 1975/76. Universidade do Minho is one of the then named "New Universities" that deeply changed the higher education landscape in Portugal. Old symbol (logo)

3. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description It is located in the region of Minho, known for its significant economic activity and for the youth of its population. Universidade do Minho has played the role of development agent in the region. The University's courses are strongly targeted at the labour market. Universidade do Minho works closely with the employers, to ensure that students are equipped with the skills necessary to their future professional performance.

4. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description The university administration is situated in Braga and most of the teaching and scientific activities are carried out in two sites: the campus of Gualtar, in Braga, and the campus of Azurém, in Guimarães.

5. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Rectorate, in Braga

6. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description the campus of Gualtar, in Braga the campus of Azurém, in Guimarães.

7. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Braga was the European Youth Capital in 2012 Guimarães was the city designated for the European Capital of Culture of 2012

8. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description A student population of over 15000 together with more than 1000 teaching staff and almost 600 technical and administration staff make UMinho one of the biggest Portuguese universities.

9. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Universidade do Minho organises its functions, since its foundation, according to a so-called "matrix management model". This model is based on the interaction between the projects and the resource units. The projects are: teaching, research and services to society and the resource units at Universidade do Minho are called: Schools, Cultural Units and Support Services.

10. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description The University is organised in Schools/Institutes, each one embracing a number of departments, as follows: - School of Sciences; - School of Economics and Management; - School of Engineering: Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Electronics, Informatics, Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Production and Systems Engineering Textile Engineering; - Institute of Social Sciences; - Institute of Education and Psychology; - Institute of Arts and Human Sciences; - Institute of Child Studies; - School of Law; - School of Health Sciences; - Autonomous Department of Architecture.

11. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Knowledge valorization is a pivotal component of its mission The University of Minho recognizes and supports knowledge valorization as a pivotal component of its mission.

12. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Promoting the transfer of knowledge and technology to Society through partnerships with (1)companies, (2) licensing industrial property and (3) setting up new knowledge intensive ventures - spin- off companies – are essential means to allow Society to benefit from new products, processes and services.

13. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description These have a clear impact in the economic development and employment generation. This commitment can only be implemented through a broad set of initiatives spearheaded by the University of Minho. The commitment clearly undertaken by the University of Minho towards the promotion of innovation is implemented through partnering, networking and maximizing complementary competencies of the different regional, national and international actors.

14. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description To boost a true Regional Innovation Ecosystem, it is not enough to concentrate efforts in knowledge creation: all factors and actors that generate value to Society must be involved.

15. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description It is crucial that all the participants in such Ecosystem – Universities, research centres, companies, incubators, Science and Technology parks, municipalities, chambers of commerce, funding institutions, venture capital and business angels, interface structures, governmental agencies and institutions, as well as the Society at large – collaborate beyond their traditional boundaries, focusing in value creation, flexibility in an ever changing market changes, adapting to change and accelerating the transfer of research results to the market.

16. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description An Innovation Ecosystem allows us to build synergetic assets - an added-value strategy for sustainable growth. This is the role the University aims to perform, in a collaborative vision of Innovation. Academic Entrepreneurship is a privileged means to translate the knowledge generated through research into economic development and wealth creation.

17. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Within its knowledge valorization policy, the University of Minho encourages the setting-up of entrepreneurial projects (i.e. spin-offs) whose core business is based in the knowledge generated in the University’s research and development activities.

18. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description TecMinho Spinpark

19. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description TecMinhoTecMinho - Through its interface TecMinho, the University of Minho established a program to promote an entrepreneurial culture in the Academia,TecMinho including the personalized support to business projects based on technology and intensive knowledge. Among the set of initiatives, particularly relevant are: the Office of Entrepreneurship Support (Start); the Business IdeaLab; training courses on Entrepreneurship; business idea competition; and open classes, conferences, seminars and entrepreneurship exhibitions.

20. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Spin-off companies are also supported by other entities related to University of Minho.

21. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Spinpark - Technology-Based Incubation Centre - is a private not for profit entity created in 2006 by initiative of the University of Minho, Avepark and the Porto Science and Technology Park Association (APCTP). It promotes and supports knowledge-intensive and technologically advanced activities, particularly by supporting start-ups along their evolution process.

22. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description At Spinpark, technology-based incubation centre, a broad set of services is made available to support companies along their growth process, providing not only a physical space but also consultancy, training and networking services, as well as access to seed and venture capital. Spinpark

23. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Avepark - Science and Technology Park - participated by the University of Minho, the Municipality of Guimarães, Porto Science and Technology Park Association (APCTP), AIMinho Business Association and Guimarães Commercial Association, has the main objective of serving as a technological infra- structure that benefits from the proximity of knowledge generation and contributes to enhance the interaction between Universities and companies.

24. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description A close connection to AvePark - Science and Technology Park will allow more mature companies to be integrated in a community ofAvePark entrepreneurs, business owners, researchers and students, granting access to networking, training, capacity-building and internationalization.

25. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description In this context, the University’s activity is based in a structured policy, supporting the protection and valorization of Intellectual Property. TecMinho, through its Technology Transfer Department, provides support to Industrial Property management and protection activities - operationalizing the Industrial Property Office - as well as technology marketing and licensing. Technology Transfer Department Industrial Property Office University of Minho

26. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description TecMinho

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31. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description We will welcome you at the University of Minho, to visit the presented institutions and to discuss the relevant aspects of their organizations and management within our project. University of Minho

32. Universidade do MinhoUniversidade do Minho (UMInho) - General description Thank you