A collegiate, independent governance — the foundation for partners, investors and the public sector.
The Institute's highest body, formed by the founders/members, responsible for statutory decisions.
Eight executive directorates responsible for management and strategy.
Independent review of accounts and institutional regularity.
Members of notable reputation who guide strategy without executive function.
Six support committees: Audit & Finance, Ethics & Conduct, Risk Management, Related Parties, IP & Innovation, and VITTO Curation.
Ethical standards for all who act on behalf of the Institute.
In line with Law 12.846/2013 and Decree 11.129/2022.
Arm's-length terms, independent approval and audit trail.
Ownership, protection and licensing via the technology-transfer office.
Lawful, transparent and secure processing of personal data.
Risk matrix and the three-lines-of-defense model.
The Institute presents and credentials solutions; contracting follows the public entity's own administrative process, with impartiality and no steering, under Law 14.133/2021. Market commissioning, when it exists, runs through a separate vehicle, preserving the non-profit nature.
Governance policies are available for download in the Portuguese Transparency Center.