Outcomes and partnerships

Intellectual property

Invention patents (n = 21)

  • Syringe, registered on 19 September 2013 with PIEP (code 107175).
  • Bed exercise equipment, registered on 7 September 2014 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 108083).
  • Device for preventing venous air embolism, registered on 27 November 2015 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 108989).
  • Infusion system holder and sorting device, registered on 23 June 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 109050).
  • Subcutaneous hydration device, registered on 23 June 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 109051).
  • Needle recapping device, registered on 30 June 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 109069).
  • Glove and hand sanitizer dispenser, registered on 30 December 2016 (code 109821).
  • Container thermometer, registered on 2 July 2018 (code 109824).
  • SeringaDuo (double chamber syringe), registered on 5 July 2019 with MuroPlás and PIEP (code 115633).
  • Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 30 December 2019 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 116042).
  • Safeblue (tinted antiseptic formulation), registered on 29 July 2020 with the University of Coimbra (code 116613).
  • Ostomy doll (infant manikin), registered on 24 June 2020 (code 116521).
  • REMOFEC (fecaloma removal device), registered on 6 July 2020 (code 116562).
  • Improved inflatable bedpan, registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116828). 
  • Full face mask (full-face respirator), registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116831).
  • Pacifier – measures temperature, registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116832).
  • Press to Safe (chest compression support system), registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116833).
  • Catheterization bundle (peripheral venous catheter), registered on 15 October 2020 (code 116834).
  • Pacifier – indicates temperature changes, registered on 30 December 2020 (code 116984).
  • Escada Rolante (cleaning and disinfection system), registered on 19 February 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 117077).
  • HID Bag (bag holder and securing device), registered on 26 February 2021 (code 117085).
  • Feet Dryer (feet drying system), registered on 30 April 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 117211).
  • Infusion system holder, registered on 30 June 2021 (code 117316).
  • Sharps disposal device, registered on 13 September 2021 (code 117460).
  • Sensorized pillow cover, registered on 14 October 2021 (code 117519).

 

International Patent Applications (n = 5)

  • SeringaDuo (double chamber syringe), registered on 1 July 2020 with MuroPlás and PIEP (code 56219).
  • Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 13 July 2020 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 56520).
  • Activewear to prevent pressure ulcers, registered on 15 October 2021 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 059523).
  • System for cleaning and disinfecting stair and escalator handrails, registered on 21 February 2022 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 051518).
  • Controllable aging simulation suit, registered on 20 April 2023 (code 054049).

 

European Patent Applications (n = 4)

  • Double chamber syringe, registered on 20 January 2022 with MuroPlás and PIEP (code 20757944.2).
  • Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 29 July 2022 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 20757395.7).
  • Footwear for diabetic foot monitoring, registered on 20 April 2023 with ICC – Indústrias e Comércio de Calçado, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Minho (code 23169083.5).
  • System for cleaning and disinfecting stair and escalator handrails, registered on 15 September 2023 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 22717251.7).

 

Provisional Invention Patent Application (n = 8)

  • Tube/CaviClean, registered on 6 September 2019 (code 115772).
  • Activewear for preventing pressure ulcers, registered on 14 October 2021 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 117517).
  • Device for preventing respiratory complications of enteral feeding, registered on 14 September 2022 (code 118190).
  • Modular physical rehabilitation system, its methods and uses, registered on 30 November 2022 with Orthos XXI, Wiseware, and the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 118367).
  • Footwear for diabetic foot monitoring, registered on 19 April 2023 with ICC – Indústrias e Comércio de Calçado, the University of Coimbra, and the University of Minho (code 118609).
  • Controllable aging simulation suit, registered on 19 April 2023 (code 118610).
  • Surveillance and control system for taking medication at home, registered on 20 April 2023 (code 118615).
  • Pyjamas to prevent pressure injuries, registered on 28 June 2023 with Impetus and the University of Minho (code 118789).

 

Utility models (n = 16)

  • Multifunctional tray, registered on 13 February 2013 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra and PIEP (code 10890).
  • Syringe, registered on 14 December 2015 (code 11257).
  • Device for preventing venous air embolism, registered on 15 December 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11483).
  • Needle recapping device, registered on 29 November 2017 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11477).
  • Infusion system holder, registered on 18 January 2018 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11486).
  • Multifunctional pacifier, registered on 21 December 2018 (code 11837).
  • Subcutaneous hydration device, registered on 18 March 2020 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 11917).
  • Thermometer bottle (container thermometer), registered on 14 April 2021 (code 12037).
  • AbleFit, registered on 16 April 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 12039).
  • Infant manikin, registered on 7 September 2021 (code 12077).
  • Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 15 October 2021 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 12088).
  • Pacifier – indicates temperature changes, registered on 12 October 2022 (code 12184).
  • Chest compression support system, registered on 13 January 2023 (code 12197).
  • Device for holding and securing a urine bag, registered on 16 March 2023 (code 12209).
  • Double chamber syringe, registered on 16 May 2023 with Muroplás and PIEP (code 12220).
  • Sharps removal and sorting system, registered on 10 July 2023 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (code 12237).

 

Trademarks (n = 16)

  • Referência – scientific journal, registered on 17 May 2006  (code 402077).
  • (o) usar e ser laço branco, registered on 7 May 2009 (code 17477)
  • APOAVA - Associação Portuguesa de Acessos Vasculares, registered on 31 December 2016 (code 575271).
  • Soberappy Alcohol Quiz, registered on 21 May 2019  (code 624360).
  • +Contigo, registered on 30 July 2019 with ARS Centro (code 628204).
  • Mind&Gait, registered on 26 September 2019 with the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, and the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (code 630621).
  • Digi&Mind, registered on 26 September 2019 with the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (code 630625).
  • ElliClean, registered on 26 May 2021 (code 666879).
  • HidBag, registered on 26 May 2021 (code 666880).
  • INOVSAFECARE, registered on 3 August 2021 with the University of Salamanca, the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and Panstwowa Wizsza Szkola (code 670658).
  • CONVIDAS, registered on 13 September 2021 (code 672638).
  • SAFECONTAINER, registered on 13 September 2021 (code 672688).
  • ECOG – Cognitive stimulation in older people, registered on 22 April 2022 (code 684878).
  • HOSPITAL DOS SUPERPODERES, registered on 6 February 2023 (code 699655).
  • RESM-LP, registered on 30 May 2023 (code 706243).
  • MULTICULTURALCARE, registered on 22 June 2023 with the University of Castilla La Mancha and UC Leuven Limburg (code 708579).

 

International trademarks (n = 3)

  • DigiNurse, registered on 15 November 2019 with Tampereen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Univerza V Lkubljani, Thomas More Kempen VZW, and Karelia Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (code 18123861).
  • RESM-LP, registered on 30 May 2023 (code 706243S).
  • INOVSAFECARE, registered on 3 August 2021 with the University of Salamanca, the Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, and Panstwowa Wizsza Szkola (code 1678457).

 

Logotypes (n = 2)

  • APOAVA - Associação Portuguesa de Acessos Vasculares, registered on 12 June 2017 (code 40431).
  • RESM-LP, registered on 24 March 2017 (code 41337).

 

Designs (n = 1)

  • Urin-Test, registered on 16 June 2023 (code 6906).

 

 

 


 

Activties - Entreperneurship Forum and Poliempreende Contest

 

Number of attendees at the ESEnfC's Entreperneurship Forum

Entreperneurship Forum
Edition Number of attendees Year
1º Forum 64 may/08
2º Forum 264 april/09
3º Forum 243 april/10
4º Forum 468 march/11
5º Forum 575 2012
6º Forum 357 march/13
7º Forum 273 may/14
8º Forum 505 march/15
9º Forum 272 march/16
10º Forum 467 march/17
11º Forum 597 march/18
12º Fórum 612 2019
13º Fórum   2020
13º Fórum 446 2021
TOTAL 5143 attendees

 

Number of Poliempreende workshops conducted

Edition Year Number of workshops Number of attendees Number of participants
2009 1   72
2010 4   81
2011 4   39
2012 7   107
10ª 2013 8   156
11ª 2014 9   138
12ª 2015 10 388 51
13ª 2016 8 278 28
14ª 2017 8 282 27
15ª 2018 7 170 123
16ª 2019 7 218 146
17ª 2020 7 426 146
Total 72 1762 1114

 

Teams that participated in the regional phase of the Poliempreende Contest

Edition Year Number of teams/projects Number of students
2008 8 31
2009 6 16
2010 11 41
2011 11 36
2012 4 15
10ª 2013 7 29
11ª 2014 6 22
12ª 2015 11 58
13ª 2016 8 42
14ª 2017 8 38
15ª 2018 5 17
16ª 2019 8 26
17ª 2020 5 14
Total 98 385