Wowsystems Informática Lda. has been granted the Recognition of Suitability for Research and Development (R&D) activities, known as the Selo ID. The decision was taken on 25 September 2026 by the Board of ARDITI - the Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation - under SIFIDE-RAM and article 37-A of the Portuguese Investment Tax Code.

What is the Selo ID?

Created by ANI - the Portuguese National Innovation Agency - the Selo ID certifies an entity's competence to carry out R&D in specific scientific domains and fields. To obtain it, companies must demonstrate consistent R&D investment (at least 7.5% of turnover), submit a detailed description of their research projects and prove a qualified technical team, followed by expert assessment.

The recognition helps an entity stand out from competitors, build new R&D partnerships and access funding from R&D support funds, including SIFIDE investment funds.

Recognised fields

Cultural and creative industries - ICT applied to the Creative Industries (digital content, educational software, games)
ICT - ICT applied to the Creative Industries

The recognition is valid until the twelfth financial year following the application, so it will accompany WOW for over a decade.

A milestone for WOW

This seal confirms what we have been doing for 18 years: applied research in games, interactive reality, AI and transformational games, in projects such as SENSE-SEAT, eHealthyCouples and Hanno: A Magical Tale, developed by our studio One Way Eleven. It opens a new chapter of partnerships with universities, research centres and investors to take innovation made in Madeira even further.