AEMITEQ

What AEMITEQ does

AEMITEQ - Associação para a Inovação Tecnológica e Qualidade is a Portuguese nonprofit association founded in 1990 by Prof. Doutor Simões Redinha and headquartered at the Complexo Tecnológico de Coimbra. The organization operates an IPAC-accredited chemical quality control laboratory (accreditations M0073 for calibration and flexible-scope Type A and Type B for testing, held since 2001) and delivers professional services across four primary lines: accredited testing (water, waste, chemical products, gaseous effluents, migration, and adjuvants), UV/Visible spectrophotometer calibration, pharmaceutical analytical services (including USP-based extractables and leachables), and management system consulting and audits covering quality, environmental, occupational safety, social responsibility, and energy frameworks.

The technology stack centers on advanced analytical instrumentation, including GFAAS Zeeman spectrophotometer, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, uHPLC with PDA and FLD detectors, HRMS Orbitrap, IC-CD-UV dual-channel ion chromatograph, and GC-FID with headspace/SPME autosamplers. AEMITEQ also integrated a Milestone duoPUR acid purification system into its ICP/ICP-MS workflows, generating roughly 20,000 euros in annual reagent savings. Proprietary validated methods include MicroTEQ for microplastics detection in bottled water and USP-based extractables/leachables protocols. AEMITEQ holds Public Utility Institution status since 1998 and is one of 28 national Centro de Interface Tecnológico (CIT) institutions under ANI's Interface Program since 2017.

The business model is professional services-driven: testing, calibration, and consulting are priced on a quote basis, certified training is sold per participant (e.g., 450 euros for a 40-hour internal auditor course, capped at 12 participants), and the StartupTEQ incubator generates monthly subscription rentals (contracts up to 36 months). Revenue is also supplemented by EU co-financed grants (PRR, Portugal 2030, FEDER) for projects such as the Olive Oil Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, MicroTEQ, StartupTEQ, and INOV C+. Customer segments span pharmaceutical (BluePharma, LABFIT HPRD), food (ProBar, Gelpeixe), chemical (Lugrade), quality services (SENQUAL), hospitality (Hotel D. Luís), manufacturing (TECNOSS, ABIMOTA, CTCV), and academia (Universidade de Coimbra, IPG). The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, on-site consulting and audits, technical seminars and workshops, EU project participation, and StartupTEQ incubator ecosystem events.

Name

AEMITEQ

Legal name

AEMITEQ - Associação para a Inovação Tecnológica e Qualidade

Website

https://aemiteq.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AEMITEQ is a Portuguese nonprofit association founded in 1990 that operates an IPAC-accredited chemical quality control laboratory in Coimbra, delivering accredited testing, calibration, pharmaceutical analytical, and consulting services to industrial clients across pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and regulated sectors in Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Analytical Laboratory and Quality Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGADAL

Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services

SECONDARYAFALAAAM

Specialty Certification Services (Organic, Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher, Gluten-Free)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen)

SECONDARYAFALADAI

Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) Design & Regulatory Verification

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Regulatory Compliance Testing & Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA, HACCP)

Keywords

• Chemical quality control
• Accredited laboratory testing
• UV/Vis calibration services
• Pharmaceutical analytical testing
• Management systems consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Coimbra

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Testing and Analytical Services: Accredited chemical testing services across multiple matrices including water, waste, chemical products, gaseous effluents, adjuvants, and migration testing. Services are delivered by an IPAC-accredited laboratory with flexible scope accreditation enabling custom method development.
2. Calibration Services: Accredited calibration of UV/Visible spectrophotometers under IPAC accreditation n.º M0073, providing photometric and wavelength accuracy verification for client laboratories.
3. Consulting and Audits: Management system consulting (Quality, Environment, Occupational Safety, Energy), internal and supplier audits, diagnostic assessments, and specialized technical support to industry in environmental compliance and occupational health and safety.
4. Pharmaceutical Analytical Services: Analytical control services for pharmaceutical waters, raw materials, and finished products including TOC testing, metal analysis, chromatographic identification, purity assessment, and USP-based migration studies for pharmaceutical packaging.
5. Certified Training: Modular certified training programs and training-action projects (Formação-Ação), including a 40-hour internal auditor training course at 450 euros per participant, co-financed by EU programs.
6. StartupTEQ Incubator Services: Incubation services including pre-incubation, physical incubation, virtual incubation, and coworking spaces at StartupTEQ. Revenue generated through space rental fees, with potential discounts for strategically aligned projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AEMITEQ delivers accredited chemical quality control testing, UV/Visible spectrophotometer calibration, pharmaceutical analytical services, and management system consulting and audits for industrial clients in regulated sectors (pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, water, environment). The organization also operates StartupTEQ, a thematic incubator offering pre-incubation, virtual incubation, physical incubation, and coworking spaces for startups in environmental, agri-food, and pharmaceutical sectors, and runs certified training programs in quality management and auditing.

Product overview

AEMITEQ is a technology and quality innovation association providing laboratory testing, calibration, and consulting services. The core offerings include chemical testing services (Ensaios) for water, waste, chemicals, and gas effluents; accredited UV/Visible spectrophotometer calibration (Calibração); pharmaceutical analytical services; and management system consulting and audits. The organization also operates StartupTEQ, a thematic business incubator for environmental, agro-food and pharmaceutical startups, and conducts research projects including MicroTEQ for microplastics detection. Training services and innovation ecosystem initiatives like INOV C+ and PTCentroDiH complement the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StartupTEQ: First thematic incubator for startups in pharmacy, chemistry, and environment sectors. Provides pre-incubation, virtual incubation, physical incubation, and co-working spaces for entrepreneurs in environmental, agrifood, and pharmaceutical areas.

Products and services

• Ensaios (Chemical Testing Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 euros annual reagent cost savings through duoPUR acid purification system implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Startup Portugal / IAPMEIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2023AEMITEQ's StartupTEQ project approved under the Vale Incubadoras program, an initiative promoted by Startup Portugal and IAPMEI as part of Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). The program supports creation and development of coworking and incubation infrastructure with advanced human and technical resources, funding of 149,897.89 euros.
• Interface Program / Ministry of EconomyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2018AEMITEQ participated in the Interface Program event on the Role of Innovation in Energy Efficiency for Industry, represented by President Horácio Pina Prata. The event, attended by the Minister of Economy, presented new energy efficiency credit lines for Industry and Tourism, with Interface Centers playing a fundamental role.
• ANI – Agência Nacional de InovaçãoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2017AEMITEQ signed a Cooperation Protocol with ANI under the Interface Program, joining the exclusive group of 28 national Centro de Transferência Tecnológica (CIT) institutions. The Interface Program has a six-year horizon and access to the FITEC fund (44 million euros in 2017, potentially 200 million over six years), supporting knowledge-to-industry transfer.
• LABFIT HPRDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2016Cooperation protocol between AEMITEQ and LABFIT HPRD (based in Covilhã) combining AEMITEQ's long history in pharmaceutical industry support with LABFIT's expertise in pharmaceutical and cosmetic quality control services and R&D. Creates a joint platform for research, quality control, and other pharmaceutical industry needs.
• Milestone (Italy)coreTechnology or IntegrationMilestone, the world-leading Italian company in clean chemistry and metal sample preparation, recognizes AEMITEQ on its International Partner Laboratory Roadmap. AEMITEQ integrated the duoPUR acid purification system into its ICP and ICP-MS laboratories, producing ultra-pure nitric acid for trace metal analysis in pharmaceutical samples. System operational 4-5 hours daily with significant cost savings.
• NOVOTECNA – Associação para o Desenvolvimento TecnológicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with NOVOTECNA for training program delivery, including the Internal Audits to Quality Management Systems training (40 hours, 450 euros per participant) and hosting of events at the NOVOTECNA auditorium.
• Casa do Azeite – Associação do Azeite de PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint beneficiaries of the PRR-funded project for elaboration of a Carbon Neutrality Roadmap for the Olive Oil Sector. Project with total eligible cost of 302,340.84 euros, covering Norte, Centro, and Alentejo regions, approved May 9, 2023.
• NERC/ACICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStartupTEQ incubator offers a link to NERC/ACIC (Núcleo de Empresa e Ricardo Jorge Health Business Center / Business Association) for strategic consulting services on EU funding applications for incubated companies.
• INOV C+ Consortium (19 institutions)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEMITEQ participates in the INOV C+ – Intelligent Innovation Ecosystem of the Centro Region, involving approximately 19 higher education institutions, research centers, technology transfer centers, technology parks, and other entities. Project includes microplastics research and the Plastics Summit – Global Event 2022.
• PTCentroDiH (Digital Innovation Hub)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEMITEQ participates in PTCentroDiH, recognized by the Portuguese Government as a Digital Innovation Pole, with candidacy in progress for European Digital Innovation Hub (EDiH) status. Alliance includes regional clusters, universities, polytechnics, and major R&D centers focused on regional digital transformation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Total quality assurance provider with global laboratory network. Comparable due to overlap in analytical chemistry testing, pharmaceutical quality services, and calibration services that compete for the same enterprise client base AEMITEQ serves in regulated industries.
• ALS Global: International testing services network with strong water, environmental, and life sciences testing capabilities. Comparable due to direct overlap in water quality testing, environmental analysis, and pharmaceutical services that AEMITEQ provides under its IPAC-accredited flexible scope.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification services provider. Comparable because it provides accredited laboratory testing, calibration, and quality management consulting overlapping directly with AEMITEQ's service offerings across industrial and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global leader in bioanalytical and pharmaceutical testing services. Comparable because it operates accredited laboratories offering similar analytical chemistry, environmental testing, and pharmaceutical quality control services that AEMITEQ provides, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• SGS: World-leading testing, inspection, and certification company. Comparable because SGS operates accredited analytical laboratories offering chemical testing, calibration, and pharmaceutical services similar to AEMITEQ's core portfolio, with global reach that contrasts with AEMITEQ's regional focus.

Direct peers

• IPN - Instituto Pedro Nunes: Portuguese technology transfer and innovation center based in Coimbra. Highly comparable because it operates as a CIT under the same ANI Interface Program, providing laboratory testing, R&D, and startup incubation services in overlapping technology domains within Portugal's Centro region.
• CTCV - Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro: Portuguese CIT for ceramics and glass industry. Comparable as a peer CIT institution under the ANI Interface Program that AEMITEQ has direct partnership relationships with, operating accredited testing laboratories and industry support services in Portugal.
• LABFIT HPRD: Portuguese pharmaceutical and cosmetic quality control services provider based in Covilhã. Directly comparable because AEMITEQ has a signed cooperation protocol with LABFIT, and the two organizations serve overlapping pharmaceutical analytical testing clients with similar USP-based methodologies.
• CATIM - Centro de Apoio Tecnológico à Indústria Metalomecânica: Portuguese CIT providing testing, calibration, and certification services for the metalworking industry. Directly comparable as a fellow ANI Interface Program technology transfer center with similar business model (nonprofit association, accredited testing, consulting) and overlapping client base.

Regional players

• CEMUP - Centro de Materiais da Universidade do Porto: University of Porto materials characterization center providing advanced analytical services. Comparable as a Portuguese regional laboratory offering spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry services with similar instrumentation (ICP-MS, Orbitrap-class equipment) to AEMITEQ.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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