GOVERNANCE

Governance, integrity and transparency.

A collegiate, independent governance — the foundation for partners, investors and the public sector.

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6support committees
8formal policies
Structure

Bodies and committees

General Assembly

The Institute's highest body, formed by the founders/members, responsible for statutory decisions.

Collegiate Board

Eight executive directorates responsible for management and strategy.

Fiscal Council

Independent review of accounts and institutional regularity.

Advisory Council

Members of notable reputation who guide strategy without executive function.

Six support committees: Audit & Finance, Ethics & Conduct, Risk Management, Related Parties, IP & Innovation, and VITTO Curation.

Compliance

Formal policies

Code of Conduct

Ethical standards for all who act on behalf of the Institute.

Integrity & Anti-corruption

In line with Law 12.846/2013 and Decree 11.129/2022.

Related Parties

Arm's-length terms, independent approval and audit trail.

Intellectual Property

Ownership, protection and licensing via the technology-transfer office.

Privacy (LGPD)

Lawful, transparent and secure processing of personal data.

Risk Management

Risk matrix and the three-lines-of-defense model.

Public sector

Connection is not contracting

The Institute presents and credentials solutions; contracting follows the public entity's own administrative process, with impartiality and no steering, under Law 14.133/2021. Market commissioning, when it exists, runs through a separate vehicle, preserving the non-profit nature.

Transparency

Governance policies are available for download in the Portuguese Transparency Center.

Transparency Center