As we count down to the NEXUSxD2XCEL International Innovation Conference 2025, we continue to highlight the partners shaping this year’s edition. 
In this Sponsor Spotlight, we speak with Miguel Marques, Engineer and Technical Manager at INEGI, a research and technology organisation advancing innovation, technology transfer, and sustainable industrial development in Portugal and beyond. 

 
1. In one or two sentences, how would you describe your company and what you do? 

INEGI is a Research and Technology Organisation focused on research and technology-based innovation activities, technology transfer, and consulting oriented to the development of industry and economy in general. 

2. What inspired you to support the NEXUSxD2XCEL Innovation Conference 2025? 

Our decision to support the conference stems from a shared vision: accelerating the energy transition through collaboration and innovation. As a proud partner of NEXUS, INEGI is committed to driving sustainable solutions for the transport sector and beyond. This conference is a unique opportunity to connect ideas, technologies, and people who believe in shaping a carbon-neutral future together. 

3. How do supporting events like this align with your company’s values or mission? 

At INEGI, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. Supporting NEXUSxD2XCEL reflects our mission to drive the energy transition in the maritime transport sector and create real impact through collaboration. 

 4. What does it mean for you to take part in an international event hosted in Sines/Portugal? 

Participating in an international event hosted in Sines represents an opportunity to showcase our expertise, exchange knowledge with global peers, and strengthen Portugal’s role as a hub for innovation and collaboration, particularly in Renewable Energies - one of our core activities. 

5. What message would you like to share with the conference participants and community?  

At INEGI, we see the energy transition as more than a technological challenge — it is a shared mission to build a sustainable future. By combining our expertise with the innovation-driven approach of the NEXUS Agenda and its partners, we strive to empower the transport sector to adopt clean energy solutions that transform business models and accelerate the global journey toward carbon neutrality.

Follow more news about Inegi on their website and LinkedIn channel. 

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This project has received funding from the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101121100. Views and opinions expressed are however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.