Madeira hosted the InnoMedCatalyst Demo Day on September 17, 2026, in Funchal, an event that brought together ten startups from five European countries to showcase innovative technological solutions in the healthcare sector. The initiative was locally organized by Startup Madeira and marked the conclusion of the second edition of a European acceleration program that …
The Regional Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries is conducting tests with high-capacity drones to evaluate their use in the transport of bananas, in an initiative that took place at the Caldeira site, in the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, and which aims to introduce new solutions for the distribution of the production in hard …
The 2026 Carnival Market, organized by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Environment and Culture through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, has been awarded the “Most Sustainable Event” certification, reinforcing the Region’s commitment to implementing good environmental, social and management practices in the organization of events. This award follows from the recognition given to the …
The ROTATES project, developed by the University of Madeira through ISOPlexis – Centre for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Technology, in partnership with the Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to promote the region’s traditional agricultural crops, with a particular focus on yams. The initiative seeks to strengthen the preservation of agricultural biodiversity …
Turismo de Portugal, the Association of Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (AMRAM) and the Madeira School of Hospitality and Tourism (Madeira Hotel and Tourism School) have signed a cooperation agreement that brings the region’s 11 municipalities into the ‘Formação + Próxima’ programme. The initiative aims to decentralise training provision, tailoring it to …
Madeira is preparing to modernise its public transport system by digitising bus passes and tickets, which will soon be available to purchase and use directly on a mobile phone. The new platform will allow the use of digital tickets via QR codes, valid across the region’s three operators — Horários do Funchal, Rodoeste and …
The Madeira Games Summit returns to Funchal in May 2026, establishing the region as an international hub for the video games industry. As part of the eGames Lab project, the event will bring together producers, investors, experts and world-leading companies, promoting technological innovation and economic development linked to the digital economy.
The initiative, organised …
The Regional Directorate for the Environment and the Sea (DRAM) has begun technical inspection visits to tourist establishments in Madeira as part of the 2026 edition of the Green Key program. These inspections, conducted by the Division of Environmental Education and Citizenship, aim to assess compliance with environmental and social criteria, such as water …
APRAM – the Port Authority of the Autonomous Region of Madeira – is seeking funding to implement decarbonisation measures at the Port of Funchal, with a particular focus on the roll-out of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems. This technology will enable electricity to be supplied to ships whilst they are berthed, allowing them to …
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has stated that the cruise industry intends to play an active role in the maritime transport sector’s energy transition, focusing on solutions that reduce the environmental impact of the industry. This position was presented during an international industry meeting held in Funchal, which brought together experts, policy-makers and …
