Technology for Knowledge
We provide technology and resources for research, science, and the development of new knowledge, serving a community of students, teachers, and researchers.
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Create, share, publish, consult, access, remember, communicate…
These are verbs that we easily associate with the FCT's digital services, through the FCCN, to the scientific and academic community.
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Secure sharing of large files
Recording, editing and publishing of classes and events
Online Knowledge Library
The 6th Advanced Computing Meeting already has a date set.
The national Advanced Computing community will meet again on the following days. November 3rd and 4th, 2026, at the University of Minho, in Braga, for the 6th edition of the Advanced Computing Meeting.
The initiative is organized by FCT, through its digital services unit FCCN, in partnership with University of Minho and the National Center for Advanced Computing (CNCA), counting on sponsorship by FSAS Technologies.
Learn moreThe pilot phase for access to the new European quantum computers is now open.
European researchers, including Portuguese researchers, can now apply for this pilot phase and use the EuroHPC quantum computers free of charge..
This initiative, launched by EuroHPC JUThis initiative emerges as a milestone for science and innovation in Europe, opening up the possibility for researchers, public entities, and companies to access the European quantum computing infrastructure, in a model similar to that already applied in European supercomputers.
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Keep your devices safe while traveling.
When traveling, ensuring data security doesn't require paranoia, but rather adopting simple habits to protect our devices, connections, and information.
How technology brings students and teachers closer together in higher education.
The moment when thousands of people activate their institutional account, connect their mobile phone to the wireless network and enter for the first time the e-learning platform where they will experience the semester.
AI in online education: between potential and evidence.
AI has become a constant presence in education. Virtual assistants, personalized learning experiences, and new models are multiplying. However, there is still a contrast to explore between the enthusiasm for the technology and the evidence currently available.
FCCN Bulletin: Science Management, by Talissa Anger
Talissa Anger, science manager at FCT, in the digital services unit FCCN, shares what her workday is like and what motivated her to enter this field.
Device security: habits to reduce vulnerabilities
Measures that reduce exposure to vulnerabilities, malware, and data loss.
PIX is now available in five locations in Portugal.
PIX infrastructure will now be available in five locations in mainland Portugal.
Before class begins: digital services that support teachers.
On this World Teachers' Day, we're going behind the scenes of lesson preparation and showing how digital resources support teaching from start to finish.
New academic year, an online course to learn about 5 useful digital services in higher education.
Free and conducted at each participant's own pace, the training promoted by FCT was designed for higher education students and researchers.
Research and Innovation to transform Portugal
Public session to present national strategic priorities.
Registration is now open for the 6th Advanced Computing Meeting.
Braga will host the 6th edition of the Advanced Computing Meeting on November 3rd and 4th.
FCCN hosts OpenConnect Day 2026 in Lisbon
Lisbon is hosting the event for the first time, with FCCN, the digital services unit of FCT, as the host entity.