Renato Branco Ferreira graduated in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in 2018 from Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal. He earned a master's degree in Telecommunications and Computer Engineering and completed his Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology in 2022 at ISCTE- Lisbon University Institute. In 2023, he joined ISCTE-Lisbon University Institute as an invited Professor to contribute to subjects related to Entrepreneurship & Innovation. He is a dedicated researcher at IT (Instituto de Telecomunicações), Portugal, since 2017, actively participating in numerous national  and international research projects.

He was awarded the "Prêmio Revelação 2023 do ISCTE - Escola de Tecnologias e Arquitetura", recognising his exceptional performances and his potential to positively impact society.

Additionally, he is one of the co-founders of Swatter Company, a Portuguese startup established in 2021. Swatter Company is making significant strides in security and defense systems research and is experiencing growth in the industry with highly qualified HR specialized in the areas of electronics, telecommunications, and IT.