Information: Santa Maria space station has become autonomous in the operation of space missions The Santa Maria Station, integrated in the European Space Agency (ESA), has reached a level of quality and importance in the international space context. According to this assessment, it has gained operational autonomy in space missions. This fact was confirmed by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures on Tuesday morning during the visit to the space structure in the be... more >> Information: Government supports the organisation of scientific events in the Azores The Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures has launched a public call for tenders for the submission of applications to support the organisation of conferences, meetings, seminars and other scientific events in the Azores. The application period takes place until March 7, 2011.
With the implementation of this measure, the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and... more >> Information: Government raises the awareness of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology for partnerships in regional high-end scientific projects The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures met the chairman of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), the entity which the Regional Government calls for support and partnerships for the development of regional projects at an international level. The meeting was held in Ponta Delgada on Sunday night. Speaking to the media, José Contente said that th... more >> Information: Traditional European Tide Mills on display at Expolab The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures presided over the opening of the exhibition “Moinhos de Maré do Ocidente Europeu” (Tide Mills of Western Europe) at Expolab, Lagoa. Mills, being traditional structures that use renewable energy sources such as wind and water, “have always contributed to the economic activity, in general, as well as to food pr... more >> Information: Safeguard of marine resources and transfer of knowledge are challenges that the Azores must face with strength The safeguard of marine resources in the Azores and the transfer of knowledge that may lead to their use in business context are “two challenges and opportunities that we must seize with all our energy.” The statement was made by the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures during the opening ceremony of the scientific forum to support the decision-making process... more >> Information: Government grants financial support to INOVA The Government of the Azores has granted the Institute of Technological Innovation of the Azores (INOVA) a financial support in the amount of 65,000 Euros in order to meet the technical and scientific works dedicated to Dairy products and meat production. This governmental support is the result of the Cooperation Protocol signed between the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Forestry and INO... more >>
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