NOVA IMS creates partnerships with public and private organizations in order to develop its diversified services as a data science school. Each partnership is a meeting point between our capabilities and the requirements of a particular partner organization. In a personalized, balanced and sustained way, the partnerships develop and consolidate analyzes of different types, opinions on best practices and outline recommendations for their implementation.

In the diversity of their nature, partnerships cover diverse natures and cover areas that are in line with the scientific, pedagogical and institutional development of NOVA IMS. In this context, the role of AD NOVA IMS (Association for the Development of the Higher Institute of Statistics and Information Management) is of particular importance, which has accompanied the Institute practically since its creation in the management of services to the community.

Other partnerships are being developed, including research projects and postgraduate programs, above all, but not only, within the European Union and the Portuguese Speaking Countries. It is intended in this way to privilege the interaction between academic and professional circles in relevant areas for the generation of knowledge about the sustainability of health systems and intensify the study and development of scientific works in areas of practical relevance. On the other hand, NOVA IMS as a reference entity at the national level will be able to act as a pivotal entity for the deepening, dissemination and sharing of knowledge, experiences and good practices among all the system's stakeholders.