Statements and Reports
Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
Version 2.0 June 2026
This document outlines GIMM CARE’s short- and medium-term strategic priorities, detailing selected disease-specific missions, key research and innovation actions, open calls for collaboration, and priorities for research infrastructure capacitation, integrating next-generation technologies. Co-created with the GIMM CARE Direction and management teams, CARE Advisory Board, Patient and Clinical Strategy Group and key healthcare R&I stakeholders, it aligns with local, national, and international priorities, guides resource allocation and monitoring. This document also serves as a central point of reference for those working within CARE and those interested in establishing new partnerships.
Building a Clinical Research Hub in Portugal: The GIMM CARE Model
Version 1.0 January 2026
Portugal’s healthcare and scientific ecosystem is poised to strengthen its position as a regional leader in clinical and translational research. The GIMM CARE initiative proposes a scalable, multi‑centric operating model that connects hospitals, universities, and industry partners to foster innovation, accelerate clinical trials, and improve patient access to cutting‑edge therapies. This policy brief outlines the strategic context, operational framework and implementation roadmap necessary to establish GIMM CARE Clinical Research Hub as a national and international reference model for clinical research management.
Striving for a Better Future