Fernando Machado

   

General manager
Batpower - Portuguese Battery Cluster

BIO

Fernando Machado is an experienced executive and leader in cluster management, innovation ecosystems, and industrial strategy. Currently serving as Secretary-General of the Battery Cluster Portugal, he spearheads the development of the national battery value chain, promoting collaboration among industry, academia, and R&D entities, while positioning Portugal within key European innovation networks.

Previously, he was Secretary-General of MOBINOV — the Portuguese Automotive Cluster, leading its establishment, growth, and internationalization. His career also includes leadership roles in business incubation (as CEO of INOVAGAIA), investment promotion (as CEO of AMIGAIA), and strategic advisory at the Ministry of Economy.

With a solid academic background — holding degrees in Economics, Public Administration, Business, and Innovation Management — Fernando combines strategic vision with hands-on management expertise, always focused on fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

He is also a professor in Higher Education, specializing in Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.


Session 3
21 October 2025 / 14:00 - 15:30 | Lagoas hall

Battery Cluster Portugal

The Battery Cluster Portugal is the national platform connecting companies, research centers, universities, and public entities, dedicated to fostering the integrated and sustainable development of the battery value chain in Portugal.

With a vision focused on energy transition and decarbonization, the Cluster acts as a catalyst for innovation, industrialization, and internationalization of the sector, promoting synergies across research, production, application, recycling, and repurposing of batteries for both mobile and stationary uses.

Our mission is to position Portugal as a European center of excellence within the battery ecosystem — creating investment opportunities, encouraging collaborative projects, and contributing to a greener, more resilient, and competitive economy.