Healthcare needs are universal, and providers across the globe face similar operational challenges.
To meet these challenges, Apprio has established an permanent presence Portugal. Our automation tools and services are designed to streamline workflows, improve financial standing, and enhance hospital and health system operations worldwide.
Apprio is actively investing in long-term relationships and strategic partnerships throughout Portugal to support innovation and foster growth in the healthcare technology sector. These partnerships extend beyond a single organization — they include tech hubs, universities, schools, research centers, and industry groups.
Through these collaborations, Apprio aims to:
Encourage knowledge-sharing and joint innovation
Support employability and skills development
Offer internship and learning opportunities for students and young professionals
Build a sustainable tech talent pipeline in portugal
One of the key partners is CRIAR Tec, a Portuguese incubator that helps launch startups and establish high-tech companies. CRIAR Tec is playing a valuable role in enabling Apprio’s European expansion, while supporting the broader Portuguese innovation ecosystem.
CRIAR Tec is a business incubator created to support the launch of startups and the development of high-tech companies in Portugal. This partnership supports the growth of a high-tech industry in the country, while also providing supplemental tech resources for Apprio’s expanding automation services.
Apprio has also formalized a strategic collaboration agreement with the University of the Azores, with a special focus on its Department of Informatics Courses. This partnership includes joint work on innovation projects, research initiatives, and the development of a structured internship program for students.
Through this collaboration, Apprio contributes to academic development while offering real-world learning opportunities and direct engagement with the health tech industry. The initiative also supports the employability of emerging professionals and fosters a strong connection between higher education and technological innovation.
Portugal, particularly Lisbon, Porto, and Braga, has become a key destination for tech innovation in Europe. It’s home to a growing number of startups and attracts major global tech players.
Portuguese health tech startups are developing cutting-edge solutions in digital health, telemedicine, predictive analytics, and clinical data management.
Government programs and EU-funded initiatives are fueling research, innovation, and the digital transformation of healthcare infrastructure.
Portugal is increasingly recognized as a hub for talent and innovation in health tech, with many Portuguese companies participating in international R&D consortia and exporting their technologies abroad.
“Health technology isn’t just a challenge in the United States. European nations need assistance with building, implementing, and sustaining solutions for better care and medical administration.”