2007 – 2012
Launched in 2007, Phase I laid the foundation for a long-term collaboration between Portugal and The University of Texas at Austin. This initial stage established academic partnerships, launched dual-degree programs, and promoted scientific exchange, setting the stage for a new model of international collaboration in science, technology, and higher education.
2013 – 2017
Phase II expanded the Program’s scope by focusing on joint research in key scientific areas and fostering industry-academia partnerships. This period consolidated institutional ties, launched the first Exploratory Research Projects, and emphasized innovation-driven collaboration to strengthen Portugal’s R&I ecosystem through UT Austin’s expertise.
2018 – 2023
During Phase III, the Program deepened transatlantic cooperation across advanced computing, medical physics, nanotechnology, and space-earth interactions. It also established high-level training initiatives, expanded researcher mobility, and delivered tangible outputs, from publications to spin-offs, bridging academic excellence with societal and industrial relevance.
2025 – 2030
Phase IV marks a new chapter of continuity and ambition. Building on more than 15 years of collaboration, the Program focuses on strategic areas such as clean energy, advanced computing, nanotechnologies, and space-earth technologies. It reinforces research excellence, innovation capacity, and transatlantic mobility, driving solutions for a more sustainable, digital, and resilient future.