EQUIPAR+2

National Investment for the Strengthening of Scientific Equipment in R&D Units

The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) has published the Call for Proposals for EQUIPAR+2: National Investment for the Strengthening of Scientific Equipment in R&D Units. This initiative represents a further boost to the national research system by promoting the renewal, modernization, and digitalization of the scientific infrastructure and equipment of R&D Units.

This investment aims to support assets such as major scientific equipment, collections of scientific instruments, scientific archives and data, as well as other knowledge-based resources, computing and software systems, and communication networks that promote digital open access, together with other essential infrastructures that foster excellence in research and innovation activities.

Equipar+2 is intended to provide financial support for the acquisition, renewal, upgrading, and expansion of scientific equipment in research units that received an “Excellent” or “Very Good” rating in the 2023/2024 R&D Units Evaluation exercise.

Main goal: To support the acquisition of equipment and the completion of renovation and/or modernization projects for the scientific research facilities of the R&D Unit Centre for Innovation in Health Technologies and Care.

Reference: UID/PRR2/05704/2025

Funding: 175.185,25 €

Expected Results 

  • Strengthening of the scientific and technological capacity of the R&D unit
  • Acquisition and installation of scientific and technical equipment
  • Improvement of research and innovation infrastructures
  • Promotion of digitalization and open access to scientific data

Beneficiary Entity: Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Approval Date: 4 December 2025
Start Date: 1 January 2025
Completion Date: 30 June 2026