This agenda is aligned with the AI Continent Action Plan and the Apply AI strategy, positioning the country to contribute to the European Union’s goals and objectives in this field.
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Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 2/2026
Update 08.01.2026
Access here the document approving the National AI Agenda.
Portugal Digital Strategy
Digital transformation
National AI Agenda
Artificial Intelligence
Innovation
Author: Council of Ministers
In Detail
A Council of Ministers Resolution No. 2/2026 approves the National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA).
ANIA falls under Action #20 of the 2026–27 Action Plan of the National Digital Strategy, positioning itself as the main instrument for operationalising the national ambition in AI. The objective of ANIA is to use AI as a driver of competitiveness in the service of society, bringing Portugal closer to the European forefront and ensuring that the use of technology translates into economic opportunity, productivity, and public value.
ANIA is based on six guiding principles: (1) Responsible innovation, ensuring a focus on the ethical and safe use and development of technology; (2) Focus on strategic priorities, concentrating resources on areas with the greatest potential; (3) The State as a catalyst, leading by example; (4) More than technology, recognising that AI adoption is also an organisational and human effort; (5) Product-oriented AI, with concrete, useful, and scalable use cases; and (6) Building on what already works and continuously measuring impact.
The Agenda is organised around four pillars of action: I. Infrastructure and Data – computational capacity and a robust data economy; II. Innovation and Adoption – accelerating adoption across the economy, with a focus on SMEs and Public Administration; III. Talent and Skills – training, attracting, and retaining AI talent; and IV. Responsibility and Ethics – protecting citizens and promoting responsible innovation. ANIA is implemented through 32 initiatives, covering the entire ecosystem – universities, research centres, companies (including startups), and Public Administration.