Portugal @Euronaval 2026

We don't just make things, We make things possible.

AVANCEESoftware develops innovative software and hardware solutions for the companies in our business conglomerate.

Our highly skilled and experienced team relies on state of the technology to create the solutions enabling our companies to offer disruptive products to the global market.

Ranging from highly scalable software solutions to human-machine interfaces and electronics with AI capabilities, our multidisciplinary approach to problem solving ensures high quality products.

Accelerating Ocean Protection

blueOASIS is the agile tech partner dedicated to making actionable ocean intelligence more accessible, faster, and more powerful than ever. We are taking deep-tech solutions out of the labs to replace costly, slow and inefficient traditional ocean monitoring. At the core of everything is Hydrotwin, our AI-powered system that provides real-time underwater intelligence. It delivers acoustic monitoring and metocean data, enabling the creation of real digital twins of the ocean. With its edge processing and AI capabilities, it provides ocean intelligence from anywhere on Earth. Ready to be deployed.

Turn-key integrator; Integrated Modular Avionics; Critical Software for aircraft and helicopters; Development of flight control and flight simulators

GMV is a consultancy, engineering, software development and turn-key systems integrator for the aerospace and defence sectors. The GMV’s Centre of Excellence for Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) targets innovative avionics systems and was awarded a Clean Sky project worth 1.8 M€, in consortia with Zodiac, Dassault and Airbus. GMV works with Airbus DS since 90´s and integrates many aeronautical programmes:

• Critical software development: Key role in A330-MRTT and A330-FSTA projects, certification of A400M Audio Management System, on-board software for Tiger and NH-90 helicopters.

• Flight Simulators: Software development for Eurofighter, CN-235, C-295, A400M and A330 MRTT/FSTA simulators, ranging from full flight simulators, part task trainers or desktop trainers.

• Systems and Equipment: Partner in UAV ATLANTE for Flight Control Computer and Automatic Take-off and Landing system.

• Flight Physics: Airbus DS partners for engineering services in flight physics.

Redefining Autonomy

Navictus is building scalable autonomous maritime fleets for defence and civil applications. Its fleet-first architecture enables a single operator to oversee hundreds of USVs, significantly reducing manpower requirements and operating costs across maritime operations. Navictus delivers a flexible, payload-agnostic platform spanning ISR, port security, force protection, remote weapon systems and counter-UxV missions.

Innovation4Society

PIEP – Innovation in Polymer Engineering is a technology and innovation centre of the University of Minho focused on polymer engineering, advanced materials, composites, product development, digitalisation and industrial process innovation. PIEP supports companies and research partners from concept to validation, combining materials development, design and simulation, prototyping, processing technologies, testing, sustainability assessment and digital transformation. Its activities cover sectors such as space, aeronautics, defence, automotive, rail, energy, electronics, health, packaging and consumer goods. In the space and aerospace domains, PIEP develops and validates lightweight polymeric and composite solutions, multifunctional materials, advanced manufacturing processes, structural components, sensing integration, digital twins, process automation and sustainability-oriented solutions.