RD&I
At Positive Benefits, we are dedicated to assisting our clients and partners in building their Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) capabilities. By focusing on innovation, we empower them to create transformative solutions that have a significant positive impact on society.
PROJECTS AND
EXPERTISE
TOOLS
Enabling collaboration between universities, companies, non-profits, investors, and governments to address neglected problems. We provide support and resources to foster innovative solutions that drive positive impact on society.
Tools to effectively deploy, incubate, or replicate existing initiatives that have a high impact on pressing social challenges. Through our expertise, we identify and promote innovative solutions that address these challenges, supporting the growth and scalability of impactful projects.
PRODUCT
AND SERVICES
Enabling new products and services, ranging from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 to 8, based on evidence-based knowledge. We leverage our expertise and experience to develop innovative solutions that address social challenges. By combining research, data-driven insights, and practical expertise, we ensure that our products and services are grounded in robust knowledge and have a tangible impact on society.
RELATED WORK
Through our expertise and collaborative approach, we provide guidance, resources, and support to enhance their capacity for innovation, enabling them to tackle complex challenges and contribute to sustainable development. Together, we strive to drive positive change and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Positive Benefits will be coordinator of the PPS 7 of the WP14 that aims to develop Industrial effluent treatment solutions for water supply to green hydrogen production plants
PRODUTECH R3 is composed of a set of Projects/initiates oriented towards the:
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Transformation of Industry, materializing the development and transfer of R&D results to new products and services (including production technologies, but also training companies in the user sectors for the production of new goods and services);
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Industry Qualification for Resilience, Growth and Innovation;
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Training and Professional and Advanced Training in Innovative Production Technologies, thus supporting the desired transformation;
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Internationalization of companies
PRODUTECH R3
RD&I PROJECTS
#SDG 3
Social Innovation research projects
#SDG 1-17
Positive Benefits has a strong track record in developing and implementing research projects focused on Social Innovation mapping in Europe and Africa. As a trusted service provider, partner, and expert, we have contributed to some of the most innovative social innovation research initiatives. Notably, we played a key role in coordinating the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Map in Portugal for IES-SBS, overseeing the successful completion of over 10,000 surveys in Portugal and Mozambique. This extensive survey effort involved engaging with more than 3,000 social experts, screening 7,000 initiatives, and certifying 202 social innovations. Our work in this area demonstrates our commitment to understanding and showcasing impactful social initiatives across diverse contexts.
Positive Benefits is a renowned consultancy and research team actively engaged in leading European social innovation projects. Our expertise extends to advising, consulting, and conducting research for a wide range of initiatives. While our primary focus has been on European projects, we are open to collaborating with social innovation networks and projects in other regions as well. Our extensive involvement and contributions to these initiatives highlight our deep understanding of social innovation and our commitment to driving positive change on a global scale. Here are some of the initiatives:
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Mozambique Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Map (2013-2016)
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MIES - Social Innovation Map in Portugal, implementation (2012-2017)
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ELYSE, SI expertise (2016)
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SES EU, SI expertise (2016)
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Europe tomorrow advisory and SI expertise (since 2015)
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TEPSIE , SI mapping expertise (2012-2014)
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SI-DRIVE , expertise on SI unemployment (2016)
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SEFORIS , SI mapping expertise (2016)
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BENISI, SI mapping expertise (2016)
Implemented research studies on social innovation for different main impact investors:
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EEA Grants Gulbenkian - Social Innovation in Cidadania Ativa Programme projects
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ASHOKA feasibility study to enter in Portugal and ASHOKA fellows mapping and screening (2016)
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PORTICUS Portugal impact investment strategy and investment of 5 projects (2015-2016)
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EDP Foundation Social Lab incubated projects (2013-2014)
RD&I PROJECTS AND EXPERTISE
Positive Benefits has successfully partnered with IES-SBS and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation to undertake a groundbreaking study on Apopo tuberculosis detection in Mozambique. This collaboration involved the development and implementation of innovative approaches to detect tuberculosis cases using Apopo's specialized rats.
There are approximately 10 million new global cases of tuberculosis per year and around 1.7 million people die from the disease. In most sub-Saharan African countries only about half of the patients with active tuberculosis are diagnosed. APOPO's Detection Rats can quickly test human sputum samples for TB. Any suspect samples are then re-checked using WHO endorsed confirmation tests.
Positive Benefits developed more than 100 study cases supported by video of European and African social innovations.
RESEARCH CASE STUDY TOOL
Apopo
#SDG 3, 5, 15, 16
TOOLS
SDGs PT Companies Report 2022
#SDG 1-17
Over the past decade, Positive Benefits has been at the forefront of knowledge development and tool creation, exploring the impact of various initiatives on the Millennium Goals and, more recently, the Sustainable Development Goals. With our wealth of experience and expertise, we are well-equipped to support organizations in aligning their efforts with the SDGs and driving positive change towards a more sustainable future.
The objective of the Observatory of SDGs in Portuguese companies is to monitor the progress and implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda among a diverse group of Portuguese companies, including both large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises. The observatory aims to achieve this through ongoing monitoring and assessment of the companies' efforts in relation to the SDGs. It produces an Annual Report that serves as a platform for discussion, sharing of best practices, and dissemination of the SDGs, inspiring more sustainable strategies and highlighting the crucial role of businesses in contributing to a better world.
More about the Observatory of the SDGs in Portuguese companies
OTHER RD&I PROJECTS
IMPACT
RD&I EXPERTISE, TOOLS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - CLIENTS INNOVATION IMPACTERS
