About Inovapotek

Inovapotek is a contract research organization based at UPTEC, the University of Porto’s Science and Technology Park in Porto, Portugal. It provides customized dermatological research, development and testing for the personal care, medical device and food supplement industries, including formulation development, stability studies, safety and efficacy testing, regulatory affairs and consulting.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about Inovapotek.

What services does Inovapotek provide?

Inovapotek operates as a Contract Research Organization (CRO) offering these services:

  • Testing Services
    • SPF testing
    • Safety assessments
    • Consumer testing
    • Efficacy testing
    • Sensorial analysis
  • Development Services
    • Formulation development
    • Stability testing
    • Quality control
  • Regulatory Services
    • Documentation preparation
    • Compliance verification
    • Product registration

These services support personal care, pharmaceutical, medical device, and food supplement industries.

What distinguishes Inovapotek in the market?

Inovapotek’s structure includes:

ElementDescription
Academic Foundation
  • University of Porto spin-off
  • Faculty of Pharmacy connection
  • Research-based approach
Development Programs
  • Norte 2020 participant
  • I&DT Covid-19 research
  • Inovação Produtiva member
Technical Capabilities
  • Product testing facilities
  • Research laboratories
  • Quality control systems

Where is Inovapotek located?

Inovapotek operates from:

UPTEC – Science and Technology Park
University of Porto
Porto, Portugal

The facility includes:

  • Laboratory Areas
    • Testing laboratories
    • Research spaces
    • Quality control units
  • Development Facilities
    • Formulation laboratories
    • Stability chambers
    • Analysis equipment

More details about Inovapotek

A leading research organization in Porto

Inovapotek operates as a cosmetic lab and Contract Research Organization (CRO) based in Porto, Portugal. Born from the expertise of researchers at the Pharmaceutical Technology Department of Oporto University’s Faculty of Pharmacy, the company has established itself as a reference in scientific research and product development.

Research and testing capabilities

Operating from the UPTEC Science and Technology Park, Inovapotek provides specialized services across multiple sectors including personal care, pharmaceutical, medical devices, and food supplements industries. The laboratory combines academic knowledge with practical industry applications to deliver reliable results.

Core laboratory services

  • Formulation development and optimization
  • SPF and product safety testing
  • Quality control procedures
  • Stability assessment protocols
  • Sensorial and efficacy testing

Technical expertise and regulatory support

The team at Inovapotek leverages its pharmaceutical technology background to support clients through various stages of product development. Their regulatory affairs service helps companies navigate complex compliance requirements for different markets.

Regional development initiatives

As part of Porto’s growing research ecosystem, Inovapotek actively participates in Norte 2020 programs, contributing to regional innovation through various initiatives including Covid-19 research and productive innovation projects.

Location and accessibility

Located at Rua Alfredo Allen in Porto, the laboratory benefits from its position within Portugal’s leading science park, fostering collaboration between academic research and industry applications.

Located in Portugal

Inovapotek is located Inovapotek Rua Alfredo Allen, n.º 455/461 Porto, Porto 4200-135 Portugal.
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