DOISECO UNIPESSOAL LDA

Their core work

DOISECO (branded as 2eco) is a Portuguese SME specializing in environmental monitoring and precision agriculture solutions, particularly around soil health, water management, and Earth observation applications. Their work focuses on translating satellite and sensor data into actionable tools for farmers and land managers — helping optimize nutrient inputs, detect unauthorized water use, and manage microclimates. They operate at the intersection of agri-tech and remote sensing, contributing technical services to large EU research consortia across Europe and internationally.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2015-2019), DOISECO focused on foundational precision agriculture tools — optimizing water and nutrient inputs (FATIMA) and detecting water misuse via satellite imagery (DIANA). From 2019 onward, their focus shifted toward broader environmental resilience: soil health observatories with international partners (SIEUSOIL) and climate-adaptive farming (STARGATE). The trajectory shows a clear move from resource optimization toward climate adaptation and sustainability.

DOISECO is moving from precision input management toward climate adaptation in agriculture, making them a relevant partner for upcoming EU missions on soil health and climate resilience.

How they like to work

DOISECO operates exclusively as a consortium participant, never as coordinator — typical for a specialized SME contributing focused technical capabilities to larger research efforts. With 64 unique partners across 20 countries in just 4 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia and appear comfortable integrating into complex international teams. This suggests a reliable, low-friction partner that delivers its component without requiring a leadership role.

Despite only 4 projects, DOISECO has built connections with 64 partners across 20 countries, reflecting participation in large consortia with broad geographic coverage. Their SIEUSOIL project also extends their network beyond Europe into China, giving them an unusual international dimension for a small Portuguese SME.

What sets them apart

DOISECO sits at a niche intersection of Earth observation, soil science, and agricultural water management — a combination not common among Portuguese SMEs. Their participation in the Sino-EU SIEUSOIL project gives them international soil science credentials beyond the typical European scope. For consortium builders, they offer a compact, experienced partner that can bridge remote sensing data with on-the-ground agricultural applications.

Highlights from their portfolio

• FATIMA
  Their largest project by far (EUR 440K of their total EUR 824K funding), focused on practical farming tools for nutrient and water management — their core business proposition.
• SIEUSOIL
  A Sino-EU collaboration on soil observatory and land use management, giving DOISECO rare international reach beyond Europe and marking their pivot toward soil health.
• STARGATE
  Their most recent project (running to 2024), focused on climate-resilient farming through microclimate management — signals their current strategic direction.