Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) Funding
Modernizing CUBE's Research Infrastructure
Under the investment "RE-C05-i13 – Scientific Research Units", the Católica Lisbon Research Unit in Business and Economics (CUBE) has been awarded funding through Portugal's PRR, financed by the European Union – NextGenerationEU through the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), with the aim of strengthening CUBE's scientific capacity and modernizing its research infrastructure.
The projects UID/PRR/00407/2025 and UID/PRR2/00407/2025 support the renewal and modernization of CUBE and its Centers of Excellence through the acquisition of state-of-the-art scientific and technological equipment, contributing to excellence in research across the fields of Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
Objectives
The funding aims to:
- Modernize CUBE's research infrastructure through the acquisition of advanced scientific and technological equipment;
- Strengthen the shared resources available to researchers, doctoral students, and research support staff;
- Enhance the capacity of CUBE's Centers of Excellence to conduct innovative and methodologically advanced research;
- Improve the conditions for the collection, processing, storage, and analysis of research data;
- Reinforce CUBE's international competitiveness and the quality of its scientific output.
Infrastructure Investment
The investment includes the acquisition of specialized scientific equipment and technological infrastructure, including:
- Advanced equipment to support experimental and behavioral research;
- High-performance computers and workstations for research activities;
- IT and network infrastructure to ensure a secure, efficient, and reliable environment for data collection and management;
- Equipment that strengthens the capabilities of CUBE's Centers of Excellence in supporting national and international research projects.
Expected Impact
This investment will strengthen CUBE's scientific capacity by providing researchers with access to modern, state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Enhancing the research environment will support the development of high-quality scientific projects, advanced doctoral training, and stronger national and international collaboration, further consolidating CUBE's position as a leading research unit in Business and Economics.
Project information
Funding:
Funding Programme: Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) – NextGenerationEU
Funding entity: Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
Research center: Católica Lisbon Research Unit in Business and Economics (CUBE)
Instituição: Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics | Universidade Católica Portuguesa