The COTEC Innovation Meetings are attended by distinguished guests who share knowledge in the field of innovation. These meetings bring together businessmen, managers and senior staff from COTEC Associates and the PME Inovação Network, as well as representatives from other institutions of the National Innovation System.

The President of the Republic presides over the closing session of the Meeting, during which the Innovation Product Prize is awarded, distinguishing innovative products and services aimed at global markets that are developed by companies operating in Portugal.