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Guarda Polytechnic University registers three patents in the digital and health domains

Diário de Viseu9 September 2026 at 09:30

The Guarda Polytechnic University registered three patents in the digital and health domains. This achievement represents a significant milestone for the Portuguese higher education institution.

Two of the patent applications are of national scope, while the third has international reach. This distribution demonstrates the university's commitment to protecting its innovations both internally and globally.

The focus areas of the patents cover strategic sectors, including digital technologies and health-related solutions. This focus on applied research positions the institution as an innovation hub in the region.

The registration of these patents highlights the university's capacity to generate research with potential for practical application and commercialization, contributing to national scientific and technological development.

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