BIKiNNOV receives IPAC accreditation for its laboratory

This May, BIKiNNOV’s Mobility Laboratory, focused on soft mobility compliance, received accreditation from the Portuguese Accreditation Institute (IPAC) according to the NP EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 standard, demonstrating the Technology and Innovation Center’s commitment to meeting the requirements of the standard and the quality of the laboratory services it will provide.

This seal is a significant milestone for the two-wheel sector, as BIKiNNOV, as a leading laboratory in compliance and development for soft mobility, has received accreditation from the Portuguese Accreditation Institute (IPAC). This recognition began with an audit carried out on December 22, 2023, followed by a careful evaluation, culminating in the decision meeting held on May 5, 2024, where the Technology and Innovation Center received accreditation number L0860. This accreditation is granted under the aegis of the NP EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 standard, which establishes strict requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Compliance with these standards reaffirms the

BIKiNNOV’s commitment to the irrefutable quality of its tests and analyses, guaranteeing accurate and reliable results that are crucial for technological advancement in the mobility sector.

“The award of accreditation by IPAC not only strengthens our position as a leader in innovation, but also assures our customers and partners that every analysis and test carried out in our laboratory meets the highest international standards of quality and reliability,” said BIKiNNOV’s executive director.

This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire BIKiNNOV team, and reinforces the laboratory’s role as a central pillar in promoting innovation and advanced technology in the mobility sector. With this accreditation, BIKiNNOV is prepared to face the future challenges of the global bicycle market.The entire process of implementing the standard was developed within the scope of WP9 – Technology and Innovation Centre, AM2R – Mobilizing Agenda for Business Innovation in the Two-Wheeler Sector, funded by the PRR – Recovery and Resilience Plan and NextGeneration EU.