A few days before Christmas 2009, the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (Madeira-ITI) was established by its founding partners, the University of Madeira and Madeira Tecnopolo, and with honorary associate Carnegie Mellon University. The new institute is supported by the regional government of Madeira and is planning and creating its new home at the premises of Madeira Tecnopolo.
The institute has the objective to excel in research and education in the areas of interactive technologies and computer science. It develops scientific research in collaboration with both academic partners and industry, aiming to explore the realm of computer technology for the purpose of supporting human activities and creating novel products and services.
