Toolbox for Innovation and Digital Transition of Porto

Connecting, Creating, and Collaborating in the service of the city and its people

Technology
Connecting the city and its citizens
Innovation and Experimentation
Creating a sustainable future
Partnerships
Collaborating for a better quality of life

We seek to contribute to better and more efficient public services, with a real impact on citizens’ quality of life, grounded in sustainable development, through Innovation and Digital Transition as accelerators of the city’s transformation.

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The activity developed by Porto Digital is based on three fundamental pillars:

1. Technology

Responsible for the development and maintenance of the communication infrastructure, with more than 4,000 km of optical fiber installed throughout the city, enabling the provision of public services to citizens, including free Wi-Fi access.

2. Innovation and Experimentation

Contributing to the development of public services and policies through a co-creation and active participation model, acting as an acceleration toolbox that brings together Innovation Management tools—both for the internal capacity building of municipal teams and for promoting innovation as a driver of the City’s transformation.

3. Partnerships

Ensuring the development of international networks and partnerships, fostering a dynamic ecosystem based on a continuous commitment to innovation.

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Projeto Tecnologia

Urban Dynamics Indicator

The Urban Dynamics Indicator (IDU) is a tool developed by Porto Digital that integrates urban data to measure the city's daily activity, supporting more efficient and sustainable municipal decisions.
Iniciativa Tecnologia

Porto Free Wi-Fi

Porto Free Wi-Fi is an initiative of the Municipality of Porto, in collaboration with Porto Digital, which provides free internet access in public spaces throughout the city. This network promotes digital inclusion, facilitates access to information and reinforces Porto's position as a smart and connected city.
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Technological Innovation

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