Information: Unexploited natural resources may become an asset for the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures urged the regional scientific community "to support companies with few qualifications to believe that one day knowledge transfer will bear fruit for the real economy." According to José Contente, this is the path the Regional Government should follow, believing that the knowledge economy is the third pillar that will ensure ... more >>

Information: São Jorge air terminal already has interactive information panel
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures presented this morning the interactive panel installed at São Jorge air terminal. From now on, tourists and visitors will have at their disposal a touchscreen panel that may become "the first visiting card of our cohesion islands, allowing an interaction between the passenger who needs information about the island’s fa... more >>

Information: Applications for post-doctoral fellowships with large membership
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastrcutures (SRCTE) released the list of selected candidates for post-doctoral fellowships. Of the 29 selected applications, 10 were granted post-doctoral fellowships. The projects comprise several scientific fields, such as Earth and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Indust... more >>

Information: Legal Scheme of Azores Scientific and Technological System approved
The Azorean Parliament approved on Thursday the proposal for legislation establishing the legal scheme of the Azores Scientific and Technological System (SCTA) and the respective financial system to award financial incentives.' The initiative, as explained the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, aims to "consolidate the framework" of the Integrated Plan for Science, Te... more >>

Information: Azores protect natural heritage and genetic heritage
The access and use of natural resources in the Region for scientific purposes will be now subject to an innovative legal scheme, whose proposal, presented by the Regional Government, was unanimously approved at Regional Parliament on Tuesday. When presenting the document, the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures explained that the initiative, which follows the implement... more >>

Information: Eleven thousand social passes sold represent significant discounts for families
In 2011, 10 890 social passes were sold on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira, comprising three categories "30-Day Pass," "Unemployed Pass," and "Senior Pass." The introduction of Social Passes on São Miguel and Terceira has well accepted by the population, particularly the category "30-Day Pass." This measure brings economic benefits for users, because social passes represent disc... more >>

Information: R&D investment higher in the Azores per research unit
According to the Research and Development indicators released by the Azores Statistical Yearbook 2010, the Government of the Azores has invested 870 thousand Euros in R&D units in the Region, surpassing the national investment, which did not exceed 850 thousand Euros. The data should be analysed taking into account the size, structure and proportionality of the regional scientific and technologica... more >>

Information: NONAGON attracts scientific and technological companies to the Azores
NONAGON - São Miguel Science and Technology Park was formalised today as non-profit association with scientific, technological and training purposes. This initiative is the result of a partnership between the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, and the Lagoa Town Hall. After signing the deed of constitution of NONAGON, José... more >>

Information: Government invested 14 million Euros in the renewal of regional road network
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures invested nearly 14 million Euros the past year in the construction and renewal of regional roads across several islands, including the maintenance costs of the road network. Over last year, 41 contract works were carried out in the Azores, of which 14 will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2012. These interventio... more >>

Information: Government invested 1.4 million Euros in grants for scientific research
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has supported over one hundred grants for scientific research in 2011 in the categories of Post-doctorate, Doctorate, Graduate, Research Technicians and Scientific Research Initiation, representing an investment of 1.4 million Euros. Of the 103 grants for scientific research and management support, 23 were awarded in the post-d... more >>