Higher Education, Research and Innovation in Portugal - 2030 Perspective

The publication "Higher Education, Research and Innovation in Portugal - Perspectives for 2030" is available on the Government Portal. The document was made public following the sectorial Council of Ministers, in Matosinhos, last February 15th, and it discloses the national strategy for Portugal to reach three main goals by 2030:

1. Achieve a level of investment in R&D of 3% of GDP, with a contribution of 1/3 public expenditure and 2/3 private expenditure (corresponding to achieving R&D investment of 1.8% of GDP in 2020);
2. Achieve a level of 40% of Higher Education graduates in the 30-34 age group by 2020 and 50% by 2030. Achieve a level of 60% of 20-year-olds participating in Higher Education by 2030;
3. Achieve a European leadership level of digital skills associated with Internet usage, as well as market needs, business development, and specialized skills.