PROEF

Proef is a Portugal-based multinational engineering and solutions group founded in 1984, with more than 40 years of experience and a presence across over 20 companies on three continents. The Group operates with a strong emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and integrated services—guided by its motto “Driving Change Together.”

Scale & footprint:
• Headquarters in Porto, Portugal.
• Workforce of ~1,700+ professionals, spanning diverse geographies and sectors.
• Activities across Telecom, Power (including renewables), Cities, IT & Corporate solutions.

Core capabilities:
Proef develops integrated, turnkey solutions tailored to client needs that bridge engineering, digital technologies, energy systems, and urban infrastructure. Their offerings include:

• Telecommunications – end-to-end network engineering, deployment, O&M.

• Energy – power generation, distribution, and renewable integration (solar, wind, grid).

• Smart Cities & Urban Solutions – technology platforms for connected communities.

• Corporate & IT Services – infrastructure, digital & analytics, IoT.

Innovation & market positioning:
• Proef emphasizes collaboration and co-creation with partners and clients to foster sustainable, future-focused solutions.
• The Group has been recognized for its sustained innovation performance (e.g., COTEC Innovator status).
• Strategic partnerships (e.g., with tech firms like Ubiwhere) strengthen its R&D and smart systems capabilities.

Why Proef in Horizon Europe:
Proef’s multidisciplinary expertise across energy transition, telecom infrastructure, smart cities, digital technologies, and sustainability aligns strongly with many Horizon Europe priorities—especially in areas like climate action, digital transformation, resilient infrastructures, and societal challenges.