Center for sci-tech Research in EArth sysTem and Energy – CREATE

The Center for sci-tech Research in EArth sysTem and Energy – CREATE, is a R&D unit dedicated to addressing critical Earth System and Energy challenges through collaborative, interdisciplinary research and technological innovation. Located in Alentejo, a region facing significant environmental and socio-economic challenges, CREATE seeks to advance scientific knowledge, promote sustainable development, and contribute to regional and global growth. By uniting researchers from the University of Évora, the Polytechnic Institute of Beja, and two start-ups (PARTICLE Summary and UniversaPulsar), CREATE fosters collaboration between academic subsystems and industry to drive impactful research and innovation. The unit is committed to nurturing the next generation of researchers, facilitating knowledge transfer, and tackling pressing societal and environmental issues, including climate change, resource management, energy transition, and natural hazards, while supporting public policies, economic and societal development.