Press & Media — VastBlue Innovations
Featured Coverage
Madeira em Números — RTP Portuguese National Television
VastBlue Innovations was featured on RTP's 'Madeira em Números,' a programme on Portuguese national television exploring Madeira's growing technology ecosystem. The segment, alongside Startup Madeira, highlighted how the island is building AI systems for core European industries — energy, manufacturing, hospitality, and logistics — and creating high-value technology careers locally. Aired 27 February 2026 on RTP Madeira.
University of Madeira Collaboration Agreement
2 March 2026 · Colégio dos Jesuítas, Funchal
The University of Madeira and VastBlue Innovations, Lda. signed a collaboration agreement on 2 March at 3pm at the Colégio dos Jesuítas, aimed at bringing applied research and professional training closer to students of the Bachelor's degree in Physical and Computational Engineering. VastBlue develops artificial intelligence solutions centred on multi-agent platforms, sensor data ingestion and structuring, and the development of predictive models for industrial applications. These areas align directly with the Physical and Computational Engineering programme, particularly in modelling, scientific computing, and the integration of physical and sensor systems, favouring the practical application of knowledge acquired by students.
The agreement provides for, among other points, annual presentations by VastBlue to students, the proposal by VastBlue of final-year projects compatible with the programme's requirements — which may be carried out as internships within the company — as well as rules on data protection, intellectual property, and confidentiality. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen the link between academia and industry and create real opportunities for technological co-creation and labour market entry for Physical and Computational Engineering students.
This agreement also comes in the context of Europe's renewed reindustrialisation cycle, in which factories, energy networks, and supply chains will increasingly incorporate intelligent systems. The Bachelor's degree in Physical and Computational Engineering has as its mission to train engineers with a profile that integrates knowledge of physics, computing, and artificial intelligence. This agreement represents an instrument to articulate that training with the productive sector, ensuring that the profile of graduates is valued and applied in an industrial context.
Independent Press Coverage — March 2026
Four independent news outlets covered the signing of the University of Madeira–VastBlue collaboration agreement in March 2026.
Funchal Notícias — 11 March 2026
«UMa assinou protocolo com a VastBlue Innovations»
Jornal da Madeira (JM) — March 2026
«UMa e VastBlue reforçam articulação entre investigação e formação profissional»
Diário de Notícias da Madeira (DNoticias) — 11 March 2026
«Universidade da Madeira e VastBlue firmam protocolo de colaboração»
Ensino Magazine — March 2026
«Universidade da Madeira reforça aposta em IA»
About VastBlue
VastBlue Innovations, based in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, builds AI systems for European utility companies, manufacturers, and industrial operators. Founded in 2025, the platform connects to existing industrial infrastructure and creates a layer of intelligence on top, helping organisations make faster, safer, and more efficient decisions. VastBlue partners with the University of Madeira for applied AI research and talent development.