Research and innovation are essential and inseparable factors in higher education and the development and progress of the community and, at the Polytechnic University of Setúbal, the development of this activity is considered fundamental as a factor in our students learning and cooperation with society.

With research units and laboratories prepared for the development of studies and projects, at the Polytechnic University of Setúbal we work for the benefit of the community and develop practical applied research.

The development of research projects and the promotion of the dissemination of scientific knowledge is a priority and, at the Polytechnic University of Setúbal, with support for research of various kinds, such as lines of support for participation in scientific events or dissemination of research results or reduction of teaching time for participation in projects.

Because scientific knowledge only makes sense when it is applied, it is essential to promote the transfer of technology and knowledge resulting from research work, returning its results to the community and the business fabric of the region and the country is essential and, at the Polytechnic University of Setúbal, we create bridges with the market.

We foster entrepreneurship in our students, promoting a spirit of innovation from the very first year.

And we seek to create bridges and interactions by creating bridges and sharing the knowledge we produce, with science in the community.