Instituto do Conhecimento

What Instituto do Conhecimento does

Instituto do Conhecimento is a Portuguese multi-disciplinary professional services firm that delivers integrated services across five verticals: accounting and business services, psychology and mental health, health and clinical services, sports and martial arts, and education and training. The company operates as SCIENTINST - Instituto do Conhecimento, Lda, is headquartered in Alverca do Ribatejo in the greater Lisbon area, and runs a network of regional training and service locations across eight Portuguese cities (Alverca, Braga, Faro, Porto, Lisboa, Évora, Funchal, Portimão), with nationwide reach through a teleconsulta channel. Founded in January 2005 by Prof. Doutor Rui Manuel Carreteiro, the firm serves individual consumers seeking clinical and wellness services, small and mid-sized businesses requiring accounting support, and professional learners enrolling in advanced training programs, with reimbursement relationships covering Advancecare, Medicare, Multicare, and the Portuguese public health subsystem ADSE for psychology consultations reimbursed at €16 per session.

The company runs two notable sub-brands that extend the core services model: UNIPSI, an advanced postgraduate and continuing-education psychology training program, and SCIENTINST, a publishing and online retail arm distributing proprietary books, psychological tests, and branded merchandise. Service delivery is supported by standard third-party technology — Setmore for online scheduling and a teleconsulta platform for remote consultations — rather than proprietary systems; the firm has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is generated through session-based fees for clinical, psychological, and consulting services, recurring tuition for training programs, one-time retail transactions for publications and merchandise, and membership-driven sports and martial arts programming that incorporates Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology. A TVI television wellness-program feature signals consumer-facing brand-building activity around the integrated portfolio.

The business model is best characterized as a founder-anchored, multi-vertical professional services platform operating in a regulated Portuguese market. The firm's structural advantages sit in its professional registrations (OPP, OCC, ERS), its distributed physical footprint, and its diversified service mix; its principal constraints are the absence of proprietary technology, the lack of disclosed financial scale, and the dependency of the integrated model on the founder's personal brand and credentials.

Name

Instituto do Conhecimento

Legal name

SCIENTINST - Instituto do Conhecimento, Lda

Website

https://institutodoconhecimento.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Instituto do Conhecimento is a Portuguese multi-disciplinary professional services firm offering integrated accounting, psychology, health, sports, and education services across eight cities and a nationwide teleconsulta platform, serving individual consumers, SMBs, and professional trainees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-disciplinary professional services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAALAD

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Professional services
• Clinical psychology
• Accounting services
• Corporate training
• Health and wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Alverca

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Psychology and Health Services: Clinical psychology, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, speech therapy, nutrition, acupuncture, naturopathy consultations offered for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in-person or via teleconsulta. Revenue generated per consultation session.
2. Accounting and Business Services: Accounting, tax filing, salary processing, investment projects, management consulting, and HR services for businesses and individuals.
3. Sports and Fitness Services: Physical and sports activities including martial arts, personal defense, Tai Chi, relaxation gymnastics, fitness boxing, children's gymnastics, and bootcamp-style training. Gym facilities and outdoor team building activities.
4. Education and Training: Continuous and advanced training programs (postgraduate), professional supervision, thesis guidance, tutoring in psychology, accounting and related fields. Courses available in-person, e-learning or blended format.
5. Publications: Publishing and distribution of books (paper and ebook), psychological tests and assessments, psychological intervention materials, CDs and DVDs in accounting, psychology and sports fields.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Instituto do Conhecimento is an integrated multi-disciplinary professional services organization operating five service areas from its Alverca do Ribatejo headquarters: accounting and business services, psychology and mental health, clinical health and rehabilitation, sports and martial arts, and education/training. It delivers in-person consultations, training programs, and corporate services across Portugal through regional delegations and teleconsulta, and publishes scientific books, e-books, psychological tests, and intervention materials via its SCIENTINST online store.

Product overview

Instituto do Conhecimento is an integrated multi-service organization offering five core service areas: Contabilidade (Accounting & Business Services), Psicologia (Psychology & Mental Health), Saúde (Health & Clinical Services), Desporto (Sports & Martial Arts), and Educação (Education & Training). The company provides both direct service delivery and publishes educational materials through its SCIENTINST sub-brand and online store. Services range from clinical psychology and medical consultations to accounting services, martial arts training, and professional development courses. The UNIPSI brand offers advanced psychology training programs. All services are coordinated under the direction of Prof. Doutor Rui Manuel Carreteiro with operations primarily based in Alverca, extending nationwide and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accounting and Management Support Services (Contabilidade e Serviços de Apoio à Gestão) Comprehensive accounting, tax, payroll processing, investment project development, management consulting, and HR services for small and medium businesses and entrepreneurs, delivered by certified accountants registered with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados.
• Virtual Office and Company Domiciliation (Escritório Virtual e Domiciliação de Empresas) Virtual office service providing a professional business address, mail reception and forwarding, telephone answering with a dedicated number and internet-based call reception, and secretary support for businesses needing a registered address without a physical office.
• Meeting Room Rental (Salas para Reuniões) Equipped meeting rooms with air conditioning, internet, projector, and whiteboard available for client meetings, training sessions, or hosting their own customers.
• Website Development and Hosting (Construção de Páginas da Internet) Website development and hosting services including domain registration, custom email addresses, and e-commerce capabilities for businesses.
• Clinical and Health Psychology (Psicologia Clínica e da Saúde) Clinical psychology services for diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, and autism spectrum disorders. Delivered by psychologists registered with the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses.
• Psychotherapy (Psicoterapia) Psychotherapy interventions using psychological processes for treating various disorders, either alone or alongside pharmacotherapy, and as a tool for self-knowledge and personal development.
• Clinical Neuropsychology (Neuropsicologia Clínica) Clinical neuropsychology services studying brain-behavior relationships, with focus on brain injuries, malformations, genetic alterations, stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
• Educational Psychology (Psicologia Educacional) Educational psychology services studying teaching-learning processes, focusing on motivation, ADHD, reading disorders (dyslexia), writing disorders (dysorthographia, dysgraphia), calculation disorders (dyscalculia), and behavioral problems.
• Forensic Psychology (Psicologia Forense) Forensic psychology services including expert reports, expert testimony, forensic psychological assessment of victims, offenders, and witnesses, parental competence evaluation, and personality assessment for legal proceedings.
• Psychotechnical Assessments for Drivers (Psicotécnicos para Condutores) Psychological assessment for drivers and candidates for Group 2 vehicles including heavy goods vehicles, passenger transport, child transport, emergency vehicles, taxis, and TVDE vehicles.
• Psychotechnical Assessments for Security Personnel (Psicotécnicos para Pessoal de Vigilância) Psychological assessment for private security professionals, certified by the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses.
• Psychological Coaching (Coaching Psicológico) Psychological coaching services helping individuals achieve personal or professional goals through skills training and guidance focused on specific tasks or objectives.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation (Reabilitação Cognitiva) Cognitive rehabilitation through stimulation and rehabilitation for situations arising from trauma or brain injury affecting cognitive functioning, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia.
• Speech Therapy (Terapia da Fala) Speech therapy services for prevention, assessment, and intervention in human communication disorders including oral and written language comprehension and expression, non-verbal communication, and swallowing.
• Nutrition (Nutrição) Nutritional assessment, energy and nutritional needs determination, individualized meal plans, and dietary strategies for treating pathologies or optimizing nutritional and health status across the lifespan.
• Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuntura e Medicina Tradicional Chinesa) Traditional Chinese medicine practices based on the theory of vital energy circulating through meridians, recognized as complementary treatment by WHO and declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2010.
• Naturopathy (Naturopatia) Naturopathic medicine using natural products for disease prevention and health restoration through an energetic, natural, and holistic approach addressing physical, emotional, genetic, spiritual, and environmental factors.
• Body Composition Assessment (Avaliação Corporal) Body composition assessment for determining physical condition, weight management programs, and prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and heart disease.
• Therapeutic Tai Chi (Tai Chi Terapêutico) Traditional Chinese therapeutic art practiced in oriental gardens aimed at improving health and well-being, combined with Chi Kung for treatment and prevention of various diseases.
• Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS / Electroestimulação Muscular) Muscle activation system stimulating approximately 90% of human musculature during training, activating even the deepest muscles not stimulated by conventional methods, for fitness improvement, muscle gain, fat loss, and rehabilitation.
• Stress Master Program (Programa STRESS MASTER | Gestão da Ansiedade e Stress) Intervention program for depression, anxiety, and stress situations including psychotherapy sessions, relaxation exercises, and autogenic training for a healthier and more harmonious life.
• Wellness Program (Programa WELLNESS | Controlo de Peso e Melhoria da Saúde) Weight control and health improvement program developed by Prof. Doutor Rui Manuel Carreteiro, presented on TVI program 'A Tarde é Sua' with Fátima Lopes, including nutritional counseling, psychological coaching, personalized training, and EMS.
• Kyubudo Martial Arts (Kyubudo | Artes Marciais) Eclectic proprietary martial art combining knowledge from Karate, Da Cheng Chuan, Kenjutsu, Self-Defense, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, and Hida Method, aimed at self-development and global human perfection.
• Self-Defense (Defesa Pessoal) Self-defense training teaching how to face aggressive situations with serenity and effectiveness, including arm and leg techniques, grips, sweeps, throws, and combat at close, medium, and long distance with and without weapons.
• Kenjutsu Noble Japanese sword art dating back to the classical era of samurais.
• Health Tai Chi Chinese art practiced in oriental gardens promoting health and well-being, combined with Chi Kung as a powerful aid in treatment and prevention of various diseases.
• Relaxation Gymnastics (Ginástica de Relaxamento) Relaxation exercises incorporating knowledge from Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, and relaxation techniques.
• Gym Fighting Martial Fitness modality combining music rhythm with dance and movements from various martial arts for cardiovascular improvement, muscle toning, and global health improvement.
• Children's Gymnastics | Tao Do (Ginástica Infantil | Tao Do) Children's gymnastics combining Chinese gymnastics exercises, sensorimotor games, and neuromuscular development specifically designed for children.
• Soldiers | Bootcamp Intense physical exercises inspired by military recruitment including weight training, push-ups, abdominals, and stretching.
• Outdoor Activities and Team Building (Atividades Outdoor e Team Building) Outdoor activities for groups or companies, including team building initiatives for employees.
• Continuing Education (Formação Contínua) Continuing education courses in Accounting, Psychology, Health, and Sports for the general public or specific audiences such as students and professionals, available in-person, e-learning, or b-learning formats.
• Advanced (Postgraduate) Training (Formação Avançada / Pós-universitária) Postgraduate training programs through the Advanced Training Department for Psychology, Health, and Sports professionals, available in-person, e-learning, or b-learning formats.
• Professional Practice Supervision and Support (Supervisão e Apoio da Prática Profissional) Professional practice supervision in Psychology under Prof. Doutor Rui Manuel Carreteiro, including internship supervision for Junior Psychologists seeking access to the Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses, and thesis supervision for Master's and Doctorate degrees.
• UNIPSI Advanced Training in Psychology (UNIPSI - Formação Avançada em Psicologia) Advanced psychology training brand offering courses including Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Personality Structures and Psychopathology, Drawing and Playing in Children, Learning Difficulties, Reading and Writing Disorders, Stress Master Method, and Neurophysiology, plus postgraduate programs in Integrated Dynamic Psychotherapy, Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Sexology, and more.
• Tutoring (Explicações) Tutoring services in psychology, accounting, and related subjects from secondary to university level, available in individual sessions or small groups, in-person or via distance learning.
• Scientific Publications (Publicações Científicas: Livros, E-books, Testes) Publishing of books (paper and electronic), psychological tests and instruments, psychological intervention materials, and technical CD/DVD materials in Accounting, Psychology, and Sports, available through the scientinst.com online store.
• Corporate Training (Formação para Empresas) Customized corporate training programs developed according to company needs and interests.
• SCIENTINST Publisher and Online Store (SCIENTINST - Editora e Loja Online) Publishing and online store for books, e-books, psychological tests, intervention materials, and technical CD/DVD products across Accounting, Psychology, Health, Sports, and Education categories, operated under the scientinst.com brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wellness program developed by Prof. Doutor Rui Carreteiro presented on TV program 'A Tarde é Sua' (TVI) with Fatima Lopes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses (OPP)coreOthersProfessional regulatory body for psychologists in Portugal. Instituto do Conhecimento's psychologists are Effective Members of the OPP. Psychological assessments for private security professionals require certification by OPP.
• Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC)coreOthersProfessional regulatory body for certified accountants in Portugal. Instituto do Conhecimento is registered as an Accounting Society (Sociedade de Contabilidade) with the OCC.
• Entidade Reguladora da Saúde (ERS)coreOthersPortuguese Health Regulatory Entity. Instituto do Conhecimento is registered with ERS as a healthcare provider.
• Advancecare, Medicare, MulticarecoreOthersHealth insurance providers with coverage agreements for psychology consultations at the Instituto do Conhecimento.
• ADSEcoreOthersPortuguese public servant health scheme offering 16 EUR reimbursement for psychology consultations at Instituto do Conhecimento.
• Segurança SocialcoreOthersPortuguese Social Security system covering children from lower income brackets with specific educational needs for psychology services.
• Instituto Nacional de Propriedade Industrial (INPI)coreOthersPortuguese National Institute of Industrial Property. The INSTITUTO DO CONHECIMENTO trademark is registered with INPI, owned by SCIENTINST - Instituto do Conhecimento, Lda.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CUF (Hospital da Luz): Portugal's largest integrated private healthcare network, operating clinics and hospitals across the country with teleconsulta and multi-specialty clinical services. Directly comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's health/psychology clinical pillar and its multi-disciplinary service model, but at vastly larger scale and as a hospital/insurance/clinical conglomerate.
• Universidade Europeia (Laureate Portugal): Major Portuguese higher-education institution under Laureate offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing-education programs in psychology, health, sport, and management. Comparable on the advanced training and CE/postgraduate delivery model that Instituto do Conhecimento operates through UNIPSI, but at much larger scale.
• PwC Portugal: Big-Four accounting, tax, payroll, HR consulting, and management advisory practice in Portugal. Directly comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's OCC-registered accounting, tax, payroll, and management consulting pillar, but operating as a global firm across many industries.
• Holmes Place Portugal: Premium Portuguese fitness and wellness chain offering personal training, group classes, EMS-style training, and corporate team-building across multiple club locations. Comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's ginásio (martial arts, fitness boxing, bootcamp, Tai Chi, outdoor team-building) and Wellness program, but as a dedicated specialist operator.
• ISCTE Executive Education: Executive and continuing-education arm of ISCTE-IUL (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa) offering postgraduate certificates and corporate training programs. Comparable on postgraduate/continuous training delivery and corporate training (Formação para Empresas) that Instituto do Conhecimento offers, with stronger academic brand recognition.
• Lusíadas Saúde: Major Portuguese private integrated healthcare provider (hospitals, clinics, teleconsulta) backed by a healthcare insurer. Comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's clinical health and psychology services with teleconsulta distribution, but operating a wider specialist medical offering and insurance partnerships.
• Well's (Wells Saúde): Portugal's largest pharmacy and wellness retail chain, offering in-store clinical services, nutrition, and wellness programs alongside core pharmacy. Comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's Saúde and Desporto pillars through its multi-location integrated health and wellness footprint, but with a retail-pharmacy distribution model.

Regional players

• CESPU (Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário): Portuguese (northern Portugal-based) cooperative higher-education institution offering health and allied-professions training, including psychology and clinical programs. Comparable on the postgraduate health/psychology training delivery that Instituto do Conhecimento provides through UNIPSI, primarily serving Portugal's northern/Northeast region.

Others

• Leya (Editora Leya): One of Portugal's leading publishing groups producing educational, academic, and general-interest books plus e-books. Comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's SCIENTINST Editora for publishing and distributing books and ebooks in accounting, psychology, education, health, and sports, though operating at a much larger commercial scale.

Emerging players

• Rumos Formação & Comunicação: Portuguese private training provider offering postgraduate and corporate training across management, technology, and behavioral disciplines with both presencial and e-learning delivery. Comparable to Instituto do Conhecimento's continuous training (Formação Contínua) and postgraduate UNIPSI offerings, including book/e-book publishing, but with a stronger tech/management focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iconhecimento

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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