Study Visits – All you need to know
Discover how Braga and its surroundings are leading the way in innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. Our study visits on 4 and 6 June showcase impactful local initiatives, cutting-edge technology, and cultural heritage.
π Meeting Point for All Visits: Forum Braga
Study Visit Overview - 4 June
Visit 1 – Human Power Hub: Social Innovation Center of Braga
Explore how the Human Power Hub serves as a driver of social innovation in Braga. This visit includes:
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Tours of collaborative workspaces
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Conversations with local social entrepreneurs
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Showcases of initiatives promoting sustainability, inclusion, and community empowerment
Visit 2 – Viva o Bairro & Pulsar Program
This dual visit highlights efforts to strengthen community well-being through:
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Viva o Bairro: Urban revitalization and public space renewal
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Pulsar: A physical activity program supporting cancer patients’ rehabilitation and social integration
Together, these initiatives show how health and urban renewal go hand-in-hand.
Visit 3 – INL: Iberian International Nanotechnology Laboratory
Take an exclusive look inside a world-class research institution at the forefront of nanotechnology innovation. Key highlights:
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Insight into interdisciplinary scientific projects
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Learn how INL addresses major societal challenges through advanced research
π Note: Please bring a valid ID document for entry.
Visit 4 – Gnration & Startup Braga
Experience Braga's dynamic innovation ecosystem:
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At Gnration, explore the intersection of art and technology
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At Startup Braga, see how the city supports startups in AI, biotech, and sustainability with global ambitions
This visit is a must for those interested in creative industries and entrepreneurship.
Visit 5 – Municipal Market
Immerse yourself in Braga’s local culture through a guided tour of the Municipal Market. Discover:
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Sustainable practices in local commerce
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The role of traditional markets in community support and heritage preservation
Visit 6 – Walk with the National Capital of Culture: Braga 2025
An urban and cultural journey through five key neighborhoods:
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Explore Contra-Quiosque exhibition spaces — repurposed kiosks now hosting artworks from underrepresented communities
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Discover temporary architectural installations in urban gardens as part of the Shape of Neighbourhood Architecture and Art Festival
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Engage with local stories and meet residents shaping Braga’s evolving identity
π Route includes: Fujacal, Fontainhas, Quinta da Capela, Makro, Parretas, Quinta da Armada, Lameiras & S. Vicente
Study Visit Overview – 6 June
Visit to Guimarães – 2026 European Green Capital
Departure: 14:00 from Forum Braga
Return: 17:00 to Forum Braga
Explore how Guimarães is transforming historic preservation into a springboard for green, digital, and social innovation. Highlights include:
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NZEB public buildings built on a “Do No Harm” philosophy
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Retention basins protecting UNESCO heritage areas from flooding
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The Landscape Laboratory, a joint venture between the Municipality of Guimarães and local universities, advancing research and environmental education
Guides will be holding signs to help participants navigate groupings.
Visit to Porto – Tradition Meets Innovation
Departure: 14:00 from Forum Braga
Return: 19:00 to Forum Braga
Experience Porto's cultural and literary heritage, success stories in urban regeneration and commercial revitalisation, and finish the evening with a scenic stroll overlooking the Douro River.
Highlights of the visit:
- Mercado do Bolhão
- Museu Romântico
- Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Guides will be holding signs to help participants navigate groupings.
Porto.Card
If you registered to receive a Porto.Card to explore Porto during the weekend of June 7-8, please note that your card will be available at the registration desk at Forum Braga. Don’t forget to request it when you collect your badge on-site.