FCCN

FCCN

Operates national education network services

Overview

FCCN serves as the Digital Services Unit of Portugal’s Foundation for Science and Technology, providing high-speed Internet connectivity and IT services to the country’s higher education and research system. Its network reaches more than 600,000 students, researchers, and staff daily through a national education network, with cost-efficient, common, replicable, and shareable digital services designed to meet user needs. It connects Portugal to Europe and the world via the GÉANT network, linking to other National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) for international access to infrastructures, data, and services. The company’s goal is to support the development of science, technology, and knowledge in Portugal by enabling excellent national education and research, fostering collaboration, and advancing digital capabilities across academia.

About FCCN

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Why FCCN is rated
B
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Education

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lisbon, Portugal

Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • FCCN’s 2026 quantum pilot opened free access to EuroHPC systems for researchers.
  • IAedu and the 2026 education AI workgroups expand adoption across Portuguese institutions.
  • Porto’s 2026 FCCN Conference and Science Meeting deepen institutional lock-in and visibility.

What critics are saying

  • April 28, 2025 outage exposed critical dependence on Lisbon backbone and power redundancy.
  • IAedu’s OpenAI, DeepSeek, Anthropic, and Meta models raise vendor, privacy, and compliance exposure.
  • If funding or state priorities shift, FCCN’s public-infrastructure mandate loses relevance fast.

What makes FCCN unique

  • FCCN runs Portugal’s national research network, RCTS, and advanced computing stack.
  • FCCN ties Portuguese researchers to GÉANT and EuroHPC quantum infrastructure.
  • FCCN anchors state digital services for schools, universities, and research institutions.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Meal Benefits

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Company News

FCCN
Feb 17th, 2022
Fccn partners with GÉANT

As in previous years, the FCCN Unit collaborates again with GÉANT to offer this possibility to Portuguese students.

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