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Digital Strategy

Highlights

Digital Transformation

State Simplification and Technologies Network

Update   12.05.2026

4 Minute(s)

The Network coordinates, validates and plans the State’s technological investments.

Digital Transformation

National Data Centre Plan

Update   12.05.2026

5 Minute(s)

Position Portugal as a European data centre hub.

Initiatives/Projects

Gender equality in STEM: National Programme presents first results and launches merit badge

Update   12.05.2026

6 Minute(s)

ISEG hosted the review session of the Girls in STEM Programme.

Digital Transformation

Portugal Digital Strategy: 10 measures with a direct impact on the lives of people and businesses

Update   12.05.2026

6 Minute(s)

The Action Plan consolidates progress in the digitalisation of public services.

Impact

Impact in Numbers

The digitalisation of public services in Portugal is reflected in concrete figures. These indicators reflect the current state of Public Administration digital projects and are updated as the projects evolve.

Update 12.05.2026
  • 20

    Actions of the 2026–2027 Action Plan of the Portugal Digital Strategy across 6 strategic pillars

  • 41%

    estimated annual growth of the sector in Portugal (National Data Centre Plan)

  • 56-86

    €bn of potential impact on GDP by 2040 (National Data Centre Plan)

National strategies

Current programmes and strategies

Strategies driving digital transformation in Portugal.

 

Portugal Digital Strategy

Aims to simplify digital interaction between citizens, businesses and Public Administration, ensuring the protection of fundamental rights and accessibility to digital technologies.

Digital Skills Pact

Structured around three pillars with 17 initiatives, the Pact covers everything from basic digital literacy to advanced technological specialisation.

European Digital Decade Programme

Establishes an annual cooperation cycle to achieve the common objectives and targets for Europe’s digital transformation.

National Artificial Intelligence Agenda

Aims to leverage AI, in an ethical and responsible manner, to position the country closer to the forefront of European competitiveness and productivity.

National Data Centre Plan

The Plan defines the national strategy for the development of data centres.

Sovereign Cloud Strategy

A central element of European digital sovereignty, enabling the protection of critical data and services within secure infrastructures.

National Smart Territories Strategy

Aims to transform data into action through efficient and sustainable territorial management, based on innovation and transparency.

National Programme for Girls in STEM

Aims to promote the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, fostering more inclusive and diverse digital and technological sectors.

Regulation

Regulation in the Digital Context

The digital regulatory framework in Portugal combines national and European legislation to ensure that technological transformation respects fundamental rights, promotes security and fosters responsible innovation.