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MORE CoLAB (legal name: MORE – Laboratório Colaborativo Montanhas de Investigação – Associação) is a non-profit collaborative laboratory recognized by Portugal's Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) since 2018, headquartered at Brigantia Ecopark in Bragança, Portugal. It operates as a consortium of research units, universities, technology centers, companies, and interface institutions, focused on innovation for Mediterranean mountain regions across economic, environmental, and social sustainability dimensions.

The organization's research is organized into four departments: ECO (Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management), BIOB (Bio-based Products and Processes), TECH (Intelligent Technologies spanning IoT, Machine Learning, and AI), and PTB (Heritage, Tourism and Well-being). Deliverables include applied solutions such as the iSafety occupational safety prediction system (ML-based accident risk modeling), the NanoID AI-controlled rehabilitation textile for elderly patients, the VALLPASS energy-autonomous pedestrian crossing IoT system, and cultural heritage digitization services such as MUVIP. The underlying technology stack combines GIS/remote sensing decision support, IoT/LoRa infrastructure, ML/AI analytics, and bioeconomy process engineering, with outputs typically delivered as pilots or research project artifacts rather than commercial products.

Revenue is generated through competitive public R&D grants (FEDER, NORTE 2030, Portugal 2020) and project-based service contracts with industry and public-sector partners. The organization runs three innovation hubs across Northern Portugal (Bragança, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Mêda) and serves horizontal customer segments spanning agriculture and forestry, food and beverage, technology-adopting industries, tourism and cultural heritage, and the environmental/public sector. No revenue is publicly disclosed; commercial pricing is not applicable given the grant-funded, non-profit structure.

Name

More

Legal name

MORE – Laboratório Colaborativo Montanhas de Investigação – Associação

Website

https://morecolab.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MORE CoLAB is a Portuguese non-profit collaborative laboratory (FCT-recognized since 2018) based in Bragança that delivers applied R&D across bioeconomy, intelligent technologies, and cultural heritage for Mediterranean mountain regions, serving enterprises, universities, and municipalities through grant-funded projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bragança

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. R&D Project Funding: MORE CoLAB operates as a non-profit collaborative laboratory receiving public funding for research projects. Revenue is generated through competitive research grants, European Union funding programs (FEDER, NORTE 2030, Portugal 2020), and service contracts with partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MORE CoLAB is a non-profit collaborative laboratory that provides R&D services, technical-scientific consultancy, and innovation project development for clients operating in Mediterranean mountain regions. Its offerings span four specialized departments covering mountain ecosystem management, bio-based product valorization from agroforestry by-products, intelligent technologies (IoT/ML/AI), and cultural heritage/tourism/well-being, delivered through grant-funded research projects and contracted service engagements.

Product overview

MORE CoLAB is a non-profit Collaborative Laboratory recognized by FCT since 2018, operating as a research and innovation consortium. The organization offers a portfolio of R&D services organized across four specialized departments (ECO for mountain environment, BIOB for bio-based products, TECH for intelligent technologies, and PTB for heritage and tourism), rather than a unified commercial product platform. Individual project outputs include applied solutions such as the iSafety occupational safety prediction system, smart rehabilitation wearables like NanoID, cultural heritage digitization services through MUVIP, and IoT-based systems such as VALLPASS. Services encompass technical-scientific consultancy, decision support tools based on GIS and remote sensing, and innovation project development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ECO – Mountain Environment and Ecosystem Management R&D department providing studies and projects for the valorization of mountain biological resources, including aromatic and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and perennial crops. Offers decision support tools based on geographic information systems and remote sensing, and supports farmers in adopting agroecological practices. Contributes to Common Agricultural Policy implementation and European Bioeconomy and Biodiversity Strategies.
• BIOB – Bio-based Products and Processes R&D department developing strategies for the valorization and application of by-products and residues from agroforestry-industrial activities in Mediterranean mountains. Focuses on extraction, purification, and stabilization of natural ingredients with high added value for the food, textile, footwear, pharmaceutical, and bioenergy sectors.
• TECH – Intelligent Technologies R&D department promoting intelligent technologies including Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive digitalization and implement cutting-edge solutions for public and private entities. Supports green transition and energy efficiency in industries, development of innovative software platforms, intelligent communication infrastructure, and sustainable energy projects.
• PTB – Heritage, Tourism and Well-being R&D department promoting safeguarding and transfer of cultural heritage knowledge into innovative projects through inventorying, storytelling, co-creation, and digital mediation. Develops strategies for tourism potential promotion and active ageing and well-being initiatives.
• iSafety – Intelligent Occupational Safety System Intelligent system for occupational safety and well-being in the retail sector, using ICT tools combined with statistical strategies, data analysis, and machine learning algorithms for early identification of potential accident risks and work-related disease prevention.
• MUVIP – Casa da Cultura de Vimioso Digitalization Project for digitizing, researching, and promoting the collection of the Ethnographic Museum of Vimioso Cultural Center, including comprehensive 2D and 3D digitization, digital documentation of intangible heritage, and dissemination through the Europeana platform.
• NanoID – Smart Rehabilitation Textile Rehabilitation sweater for elderly incorporating intelligent textiles with nano-sensors for monitoring physiological parameters (body temperature, heart beat, muscle electrical activity) and AI-controlled functional electrostimulation for muscle rehabilitation.
• VALLPASS – Smart Pedestrian Crossing System Energy-autonomous pedestrian crossing system using LoRa technology with self-maintenance capabilities, creating luminous tunnels for safe pedestrian passage and alert systems for drivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ projects completed or ongoing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Municipality of VimiosominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Copromoter of MUVIP project for digitization of Vimioso House of Culture ethnographic museum collection
• Tree Flowers Solutions, LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2021Project leader for Bio4Drinks project focused on obtaining multifunctional natural ingredients for beverage industry from wine and chestnut by-products
• Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2021Key research partner in Bio4Drinks and multiple projects; IPB is founding member of Brigantia-EcoPark and associated member of MORE CoLAB for R&D agendas
• Fermentum – Engenharia das fermentações, LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2021Partner in Bio4Drinks project focusing on natural ingredients for beverage industry
• INOVA+ – Innovation Services, S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Project leader for NanoID project developing rehabilitation sweater with intelligent textiles for elderly
• Universidade do MinhocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Partner in NanoID project for nanomaterials applied in muscular rehabilitation
• Pafil – Confecções LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Partner in NanoID project contributing textile manufacturing expertise
• Nelson Azevedo – Terapias Globais Unipessoal LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Partner in NanoID project contributing therapy and rehabilitation expertise
• Sonae MC – Serviços Partilhados, SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Project partner for iSafety intelligent system for occupational safety in retail sector; major Portuguese retail company with focus on health and safety at work
• Carpintaria MofreitaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Project leader for WW4.0 project focusing on digitalization of furniture production chain
• NKA – NEW KNOWLEDGE ADVICE LDAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Partner in WW4.0 project for digitalization of furniture production chain
• MIRABAGA – Indústria e Comércio Alimentar S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2021Project leader for BagaÇo+Valor project on clean technology for olive pomace valorization in oil extraction industry
• VALLED, LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Project leader for VALLPASS project developing active and intelligent surveillance system for pedestrian crossings
• Bísaro – Salsicharia TradicionalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Project leader for Bis+Olive project on use of olive bagasse in Bisara pig feeding and meat quality evaluation
• Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto DourocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in Bis+Olive project for meat quality evaluation; key research university in region
• Joaquim da Silva, HerdeirosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2020Project leader for OliveBIOextract project on sustainable use of olive pomace using innovative processes
• Trás-os-Montes PRIMEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2020Partner in OliveBIOextract project for olive pomace valorization
• Universidade do Minho (UM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2020Partner in OliveBIOextract project for olive pomace valorization
• COLEP, Portugal SminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2020Partner in OliveBIOextract project for olive pomace valorization
• SORTEGEL – Produtos Congelados S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2020Project leader for RevestCAST project developing edible chitosan coating for chestnut preservation; partner in BIOma project
• Riskivector, Unipessoal, LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2020Partner in SMACovid-19 project for autonomous monitoring system for COVID-19, alongside Hospital da Terra Quente, S.A.
• Hospital da Terra Quente, S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2020Partner in SMACovid-19 project developing autonomous monitoring system for COVID-19
• CAMPOTEC IN – Conservação e Transformação de Hortofrutícolas, S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Project leader for BIOma project - Integrated solutions of Bioeconomy for the Mobilization of the Agro-food chain
• Deifil Technology LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project focused on bioeconomy solutions for agri-food chain
• Universidade do PortocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner through multiple faculties (Engenharia, Ciências, Farmácia) in BIOma and other projects
• Instituto Politécnico de SantarémminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project consortium
• Instituto Politécnico de Viana do CastelominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project consortium
• Universidade de ÉvoraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project consortium
• Universidade CatólicaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project consortium
• ANSELMO MENDES Vinhos, LdaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for bioeconomy solutions
• SGS PORTUGAL – Sociedade Geral de Superintendência, S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for sustainability assessment
• FOODINTECH LDAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for food technology innovation
• SILVEX – Indústria de Plásticos e Papéis, S.AminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project
• ITAU – Instituto Técnico de Alimentação Humana, SAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for food science expertise
• BRIDGEPOINT Engenharias de Sistemas LDAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for engineering solutions
• Inova+ – Innovation Services, S.AminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for innovation services
• ACUSHLA, S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project
• TJA – Transportes J. Amaral, S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for transport and logistics
• LIPOR – Serviço Intermunicipalizado de Gestão de Resíduos do Grande PortominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project for waste management expertise
• Instituto de Soldadura e QualidademinorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2020Partner in BIOma project

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vines & Wines CoLAB: Portuguese CoLAB dedicated to wine industry research and innovation. Comparable as a Collaborative Laboratory targeting a specific value chain (viticulture/wine) with consortium structure, public funding access, and industry-academia partnerships.
• InnovPlantProtect CoLAB: Portuguese CoLAB focused on plant protection and agricultural innovation. Highly comparable due to shared CoLAB model, FCT backing, multi-partner consortium structure, and agricultural/bioeconomy research focus.
• +Atlantic CoLAB: Portuguese CoLAB focused on the Atlantic economy. Shares the same Collaborative Laboratory model, national funding access, and consortium-based R&D structure across marine/environmental value chains.
• BUILT CoLAB: Portuguese Collaborative Laboratory for the built environment. Comparable CoLAB institution with similar FCT recognition, consortium governance model, and project-based R&D service delivery targeting a specific industry vertical.
• ForestWISE CoLAB: Portuguese Collaborative Laboratory focused on forest and wildfire research. Shares the same CoLAB institutional model, FCT recognition, and consortium-based R&D structure targeting natural environment challenges in Portugal.

Broad incumbents

• INESC TEC: Major Portuguese R&D institution applying AI, IoT, and digital technologies across industries. Comparable as a much larger, established research organization with overlapping Intelligent Technologies (TECH) capabilities and industry partnerships.
• Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD): A Core research partner of MORE CoLAB and a major regional university with deep expertise in agriculture, bioeconomy, and mountain-region research. Comparable as a larger, established research institution with overlapping thematic focus.
• Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB): A founding member of MORE CoLAB and a major regional research and higher education institution in Trás-os-Montes. Comparable as a regional research institution with overlapping bioeconomy, agriculture, and technology research agendas in Northern Portugal.

Others

• European Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP): European organization facilitating multi-stakeholder partnerships in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Comparable as a consortium-based intermediary that brokers research and innovation projects across academia, industry, and public sector in Europe.

Regional players

• Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agro-Alimentar do Alentejo (CEBAL): Portuguese biotechnology research center operating in a different region (Alentejo). Comparable as a regional research institution focused on bioeconomy and agricultural by-product valorization, with similar non-profit/consortium structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/morecolab

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