HiTech 2025

Meet the Deep Tech challenges posed by HiSeedTech member companies.

Tackle Industry Challenges Through the HiTech Market Pull Track

This year, HiTech 2025 offers research teams an exciting opportunity to work on real-world challenges through the Market Pull Track. These challenges, set by HiSeedTech member companies, address critical industry needs, enabling teams to apply their deep tech expertise in impactful, market-aligned ways.

HiTech 2025: Market Pull Track Challenges

Eight deep tech challenges are posed by Casas Em Movimento, Costa Verde, EFAPEL, INDAQUA, Lameirinho, Sonae Arauco, and UTIS for HiTech 2025. Each challenge aligns with a specific industry goal, giving teams a focused pathway to apply their research and deliver tangible solutions.

1. Buildings In Motion – Voice Control


2. FAST: Alternative porcelain sintering


3. Innovative solution for electronic switches


4. Non-invasive repair of leaks in water supply pipelines


5. Treatment and purification of low contamination water


6. Textiles structures for electromagnetic protection


7. Surface opacity challenge


8. Inhibition of biofilm formation in ultrapure water


HiTech 2025 is a launchpad for research teams to make a real-world impact.

By participating in the program, research teams gain commercialization skills and build connections with industry leaders, equipping them to navigate the journey from lab to market. Whether they focus on a specific industry problem or explore their own technology, HiTech 2025 provides the support and resources researchers need to succeed.

Applications are open now!

To join HiTech 2025 and participate in these challenges - apply here - until January 31. resources researchers need to succeed.

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