The project, which includes the participation of the National Institute of Agrarian and Veterinary Research (INIAV), the Confederation of Farmers of Portugal (CAP)/National Centre for Agricultural Exhibitions and Markets (CNEMA), the Intermunicipal Community of Lezíria do Tejo (CIMLT), and ISLA Santarém, has three areas of specialization: Water, Agro, and Life Sciences. Santarém and the Lezíria do Tejo region serve as real-world laboratories for testing and validating solutions before they reach the market.
The Rector of the Polytechnic University of Santarém, Prof. João Moutão, highlighted that Campus Tejo is how the University places its scientific output at the service of the territory. "Water, agri-food, and life sciences are areas where Santarém has tradition, institutions, and companies — what was missing was an ecosystem to connect them and bring research closer to those who can transform it into value", he stated.
According to the Rector, this is the role the University assumes in partnership with the Municipality. "Presenting it at Web Summit is telling the country and investors that Santarém is ready for this future", he concluded.
