The Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa) is one of the leading academic institutions in Portugal, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and societal impact. Within its ecosystem, Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics (Católica‑Lisbon) stands out as a European top‑30 business school and a national leader in management education and research.

The Digital and Sustainable Innovation Lab (DSIL) at Católica‑Lisbon is a dynamic research and innovation initiative focused on developing solutions for the challenges of digital transformation and sustainability. The lab brings together experts from diverse fields to produce cutting‑edge research, co‑create innovation strategies with industry, and design impactful tools for business and society.

As part of the Scale2Connect project, Católica‑Lisbon contributes its strong expertise in innovation strategy, business model development, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem mapping—supporting the adaptation of the Skills2Scale methodology to the Portuguese context.