INOV.AM

What INOV.AM does

INOV.AM is a Portuguese Mobilizing Agenda for Business Innovation in Additive Manufacturing, established in 2020 under Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and supported by IAPMEI (Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação). Rather than a conventional commercial entity, it is a coordinated R&D program structured as a 73-entity consortium comprising 61 business entities and 12 entities from the national scientific system. Its mission is to reduce Portugal's dependency on imported additive manufacturing (AM) materials and equipment while building national capability across materials, processes, equipment, digital tools, and workforce training.

The agenda is organized into 24 Work Packages and 8 Products, Processes & Services (PPS) categories spanning the full AM value chain: PPS01 (hybrid molds and tools), PPS02 (advanced AM materials including natural-origin polymers, metallic powders, ceramics, and bio-based composites), PPS03 (hybrid products with enhanced properties), PPS04 (TRL7 hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing systems), PPS05 (AM equipment for products under 1m³), PPS06 (large-scale AM equipment exceeding 1m³ with 12-meter build capability), PPS07 (Training Academy), and PPS08 (digital transformation tools including process control software, cybersecurity, AR-based training, and digital marketplaces). Industrial partners include Bosch (automotive/hybrid molds), Vista Alegre (glass/ceramics AM), Amorim Cork Solutions (cork-based composites), and Erofio (mold manufacturing), alongside academic partners Universidade do Minho, Universidade de Coimbra, and Instituto Politécnico de Leiria.

INOV.AM does not operate as a revenue-generating commercial business. Its funding flows through Portugal's PRR government stimulus as an incentive program supporting R&D across the consortium, with no public pricing model or commercial product sales. The agenda reaches industry through four Training Academy centers (Guimarães, Leiria, Marinha Grande, Oeiras), the annual "Shaping Tomorrow" international conference, and trade fair participation (Formnext, Addit3D, Moldplas). The program is scheduled to conclude with a final conference in September 2026, after which outputs are intended to be commercialized by consortium members.

Name

INOV.AM

Legal name

INOV.AM

Website

https://inovam.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Research & Development

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Consulting, Advisory & Technology Transfer (AM Adoption) (IMAAAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Training & Workforce Upskilling (AM) (IMAAAJAC), Process & Application Development (DfAM, Parameter Development) (IMAAAJAF), Workflow, MES & Production Orchestration for AM (IMAAACAF)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing research
• 3D printing materials
• Hybrid manufacturing systems
• Industrial training academy
• Digital transformation tools

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PRR Incentive Funding: INOV.AM is funded through Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR - Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência), a government stimulus program for business innovation. The agenda is structured as an incentive program supporting R&D activities across the consortium.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INOV.AM is a Portuguese Mobilizing Agenda for Business Innovation that coordinates a consortium of 73 entities to develop additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies, advanced materials, hybrid manufacturing systems, digital transformation tools, and workforce training programs. The agenda organizes R&D across 8 Products, Processes & Services (PPS) categories and 24 Work Packages, targeting industrial sectors including automotive, ceramics, construction, and consumer products.

Product overview

INOV.AM is a Mobilizing Agenda for Business Innovation in Additive Manufacturing—a platform comprising 8 Products, Processes, and Services (PPS) offerings and 24 Work Packages (WP). The PPS portfolio spans hybrid moulds and tools (PPS01), advanced materials for AM (PPS02), enhanced hybrid products (PPS03), hybrid manufacturing systems (PPS04), equipment for small-scale AM (PPS05), large-scale AM equipment (PPS06), advanced training academy (PPS07), and digital transformation tools (PPS08). These offerings work together to develop new materials, advanced AM processes, post-production processes, automation and control software, and workforce training across industrial sectors including automotive, healthcare, construction, ceramics, and food.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INOV.AM Training Academy: A knowledge platform consisting of four multidisciplinary educational centers aimed at empowering human resources within companies through tailored training modules for industries across sectors in Additive Manufacturing.
• INOV.AM Conference

Products and services

• PPS01 - Hybrid Molds and Tools for Customization and Production of Low and Medium Products Customised and modular productive moulds and tools enabling small and medium series production of polymeric and/or metallic products at competitive costs. Includes hybrid moulds with AM inserts, intelligent monitoring tools, and precision manufacturing for industrial clients in automotive and manufacturing sectors.
• PPS02 - Materials for Additive Manufacturing Specific materials for additive manufacturing across various AM technologies including material extrusion and powder bed fusion. Includes metal powders, composites, ceramic materials, natural-origin materials, and bio-based materials for diverse industrial applications.
• PPS03 - Hybrid Products with Enhanced Properties and Functionalities Hybrid products and customised items leveraging conventional and additive manufacturing technologies combined. Includes polymeric components for comfort applications, metal components for motorcycles, sealing solutions, and food-contact hybrid products.
• PPS04 - Hybrid Manufacturing Systems for Molds and Tools TRL7 hybrid metal production systems combining additive and subtractive manufacturing in a single setup. Includes portable repair systems, robotized manufacturing cells, and hybrid manufacturing cells for molds and tools.
• PPS05 - Additive Manufacturing Equipment with Enhanced Performance for Small Products (<1m3) Manufacturing systems for additive production of small products with enhanced dimensional precision. Includes integrated production cells, metal powder systems with ultrasonic/plasma induction, scaffold production equipment, and specialized systems for technical glass and responsive materials.
• PPS06 - Additive Manufacturing Equipment for Large-scale Products (>1m3) Manufacturing systems for additive production of products larger than 1m³ for various applications. Includes 12-meter build size cells, thermoplastic/thermoset extrusion systems, composite production cells, and robotized hybrid systems for construction.
• PPS07 - INOV.AM Training Academy Training Academy consisting of four multidisciplinary educational centers (Guimarães, Leiria, Marinha Grande, Oeiras) providing knowledge platform for workforce development. Includes tailored training modules, hands-on/blended learning methodologies, e-learning platform, learning factories, and direct digital factories for industrial workforce development in additive manufacturing.
• PPS08 - Tools for Digital Transformation in Additive Manufacturing Digital transformation tools including software solutions and advanced automation systems. Includes robotic control software, process automation, data processing with slicing/control, augmented reality for training, cybersecurity solutions, digital markets, and scientific shares platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 4 new TRL7 products per PPS category including new materials, equipment, and hybrid systems
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Universidade do MinhocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research partner contributing to PPS01-PPS08 and WP1-WP8, WP19, WP23. Leading university in materials science and manufacturing research in Portugal.
• Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS01-PPS08 and WP20-WP22. Key partner for the Training Academy center in Leiria.
• Universidade de CoimbracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS02, PPS04, PPS07, PPS08 and WP6, WP9. Academic partner in the consortium.
• BoschcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS01, PPS02 and WP2, WP3. Major industrial partner in the automotive sector for hybrid mold development.
• ISQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS02, PPS04, PPS07, PPS08 and WP6, WP9. Quality and inspection technology partner.
• Vista AlegrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS02, PPS05, PPS06 and WP18. Leading Portuguese glass and ceramics manufacturer for glass AM development.
• ErofiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS01 and WP4, WP23. Mold manufacturing specialist and conference co-chair.
• PIEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS01-PPS08 and WP1-WP3, WP7, WP23. Polymer engineering research center leading multiple work packages.
• CentimfecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS01-PPS08 and WP23, WP24. Mould technology and engineering center.
• TecminhocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS01-PPS08 and WP6, WP23. Technology transfer and training partner.
• Amorim Cork SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing to PPS02, PPS06 and WP20. Cork industry partner for wood and cork-based AM materials.
• IAPMEIflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortugal's agency for competitiveness and innovation, promoting the Mobilizing Agendas program and hosting annual meetings.
• aida ccicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIDA Chamber of Commerce and Industry contributing to PPS01-PPS08 and WP23. Channel for SME engagement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AIMEN Technology Centre: Spanish technology center with strong additive manufacturing R&D and consortium-based industry-academia collaboration. Most direct geographic and structural peer as a national-level AM research consortium in the Iberian ecosystem.
• PIEP (Pólo de Inovação em Engenharia de Polímeros): Portuguese polymer engineering research center and INOV.AM consortium member leading multiple work packages. Directly comparable as a Portuguese R&D partner active in polymer AM, and useful as a benchmark for Portuguese-scale R&D entities.
• Sirris: Belgian collective R&D center for the manufacturing industry, running multi-partner innovation programs including additive manufacturing. Comparable in the collective/industry-funded R&D model.
• Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC): UK-based manufacturing R&D center that runs consortium-style programs with industry and academia, including significant AM activity. Comparable in the consortium-coordination model and applied manufacturing focus.
• Centimfe: Portuguese mould technology and engineering center and INOV.AM consortium member. Directly comparable as a national-scale R&D center in mould/AM technologies serving industrial partners.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer IAPT: Leading European AM research institute under the Fraunhofer network, offering materials, process, and equipment development across the AM value chain. Comparable in scope to INOV.AM's PPS portfolio but operating as part of a much larger national research infrastructure.
• Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC): University of Sheffield-based AM research center working with major industrial partners on advanced manufacturing. Comparable in the industry-academia R&D consortium structure for manufacturing innovation.
• TWI Ltd: UK-based welding and manufacturing research organization with extensive additive manufacturing capabilities, including materials, processes, and industrial applications. Comparable as an industry-led R&D entity covering welding-adjacent AM technologies.

Emerging players

• ITEMM (Institut des Métiers et des Technologies): French institute focused on materials, tooling, and manufacturing innovation including AM-relevant activities. Comparable as a smaller national technical institute involved in advanced manufacturing training and R&D.

Regional players

• CETMA: Italian research center with significant additive manufacturing expertise, particularly in materials and processes. Comparable as a Southern European AM research organization focused on industrial application.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AgendaINOVAM
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgendaINOVAM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inov-am

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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