Information: Innovative scientific project in the Azores provides information on whale watching
MONICET is an innovative project at a global level based on whale watching and recording of observations on an Internet platform accessible to all, “combining knowledge and development in business context.” The information was provided by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Equipmen, who presided over the presentation of the project on Monday afternoon. For José Co... more >>

Information: Regional Council of Firefighters meets on the island of Pico this year
The Regional Council of Firefighters will meet in Lajes do Pico on Friday, April 29. The opening session of the meeting will be presided over by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures. This advisory body, which usually meets once a year, comprises the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service, the Azores Federation of Firefighters, seventeen representatives of... more >>

Information: Government announces research on road safety in the Azores
Under the celebrations of the European Road Safety Day, the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures announced in Ponta Delgada on Tuesday that the Regional Government will conduct a research on road safety. This study, which will be developed by the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures (SRCTE), intends to investigate the causes of accidents, mon... more >>

Information: Government presents science and technology projects to European group visiting the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures presented a paper on the Government’s investments in the promotion of science and research projects, under theme “Vocational training system in the Azores: ultra-peripheral regions,” to the European group that visited the Azores this past week. At the end of a visit to Expolab in Lagoa, José Contente stress... more >>

Information: Investing in young entrepreneurs is “synonymous of great innovations,” says José Contente
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures presided over the delivery ceremony of the Quality Management System Compliance Certificate to the company Cybermap, the first to receive certification in the area of information and communication technologies. José Contente praised the company from São Miguel which has boosted skilled jobs, employing many youngsters. &... more >>

Information: Region increasingly prepared to respond to disasters
The Azores are increasingly prepared to respond to disasters due to the ongoing development of procedures and civil protection measures. The statement was made by the Regional Secretary for Science Technology and Infrastructures in Angra do Heroísmo during the presentation of the Landslide Prevention Plan, a new tool to respond to landslide situations. “With this plan, we can demonst... more >>

Information: Government contributes to strengthen R&D units in the Azores
In the context of the Integrated Plan for Science and Technology (PICTI), the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has opened an application for the support measures to the operation of accredited scientific Research and Development (R&D) units. This measure also aims to support the operation of R&D Specialised Centres, i.e., the specialised centres integrated in higher... more >>

Information: Government supports acquisition of equipment and software for institutions providing support to citizens with disabilities
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has opened an application for support to the purchase of equipment and software in the field of information and communication technologies, being addressed for institutions with infrastructures to support citizens with disabilities. The application, open until March 25, aims to provide the entities supporting citizens with disa... more >>

Information: Nordeste and Praia da Vitória provided with 2nd generation Municipal Emergency Plans
The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has approved the 2nd generation Municipal Civil Protection Emergency Plans for the municipalities of Nordeste and Praia da Vitória. These new plans are considered 2nd generation as they are result of the compliance with the Resolution 25/2008 of July 18 issued by the National Civil Protection Commission, which has establis... more >>

Information: Government promotes scientific route of the Azores in interactive panels at airports
The Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, will move ahead with another project that aims to bring the new information and communication technologies closer to local citizens, locals and visitors. Fulfilling another goal towards the implementation of the Digital Agenda 20/20, José Contente signed on Monday morning the... more >>