Informação: Government is working for Santa Maria to welcome new vectors of development and progress, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the Azorean Government is working to ensure that Santa Maria welcomes "a new vector of development" linked to the launch of microsatellites, seizing the potential of its geographical location and the existing infrastructures on the island. "The Regional Government is working in conjunction the National Government on the preparation of a regulato... Mais >>

Informação: Atlantic Observatory to be managed by private non-profit association headquartered in Horta, says Gui Menezes
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Horta that, according to the proposal presented, the Atlantic Observatory "should take the shape of a private non-profit association headquartered in Horta." In this regard, he added that "several potential funding sources have already been identified, including two million Euros from EEA Grants funds," the European Economic Area... Mais >>

Informação: Gui Menezes announces allocation of 630 thousand Euros to support operation of regional Science Centres
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology announced in Horta the reinforcement of protocols to support the management and development of six Science Centres in the Azores. They will receive the amount of 630 thousand Euros, which corresponds to an increase of about 13% compared to the amount available last year. Gui Menezes stated that the increase of investment amounts to 72 thou... Mais >>

Informação: Scientific biodiversity projects developed in the Azores amount to three million Euros
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated in Lisbon that the Azores have an "immense and rich diversity and variability of species and ecosystems." The archipelago is "one of the richest places in terms of terrestrial, marine and vegetable biodiversity, as recognised worldwide." Bruno Pacheco stressed that biodiversity is "the anchor" of various activities developed in the Region, n... Mais >>

Informação: "Alert4You" electronic platform to improve communications and increase dissemination of information and alerts, says Regional Director
The launch of the Alert4You electronic platform will "enhance the efficiency of communications as well as to increase the dissemination of information and alerts related to situations that may compromise the safety of the population" in Azores, Madeira and the Canaries, the three regions involved in the project, assured the Regional Director for Public Works and Communications. Frederico Sousa spo... Mais >>

Informação: "We want to affirm the Azores in the context of Space," assures Regional Director for Science and Technology
The Regional Director for Science and Technology conveyed in Vila do Porto that the Azores are "immensely proud" to host, for the first time, the European edition of the competition promoted by the European Space Agency (ESA), CanSAT. Bruno Pacheco stressed that "the Azores have been hosting the regional and national CanSat competitions since 2015," adding that "it would make sense that this year'... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are privileged place for USA to join Air Center, says Regional Director for Science and Technology
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated in Washington that the Azores, due to their history, are a "privileged place" for the United States of American to join the AIR Center - Atlantic International Research Center. In this regard, Bruno Pacheco pointed out Azorean emigration, the whaling activity in New Bedford and the submarine cables "tied" in Horta, also recalling that the fir... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean teams win gold medals at Physics Olympiad
The participation of Azorean students in the national phase of the Physics Olympiad was distinguished by the awarding of two gold medals. A team from Domingos Rebelo Secondary School won in the level A category, while a team from Antero de Quental Secondary School won in the level B category. The National Physics Olympiads, held this year in Porto, are organised by the Portuguese Physics Society ... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government invests in the opening of Science and Academia to society
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated in Ponta Delgada that the Regional Government has been reinforcing its commitment to link science and Academia to society through the implementation of new rules on lines of funding. According to them, "all events supported by the Government must have a component focused on society." Bruno Pacheco spoke at the opening session of the 13th Inte... Mais >>

Informação: President of the Government received CEO of Altice Portugal
The President of the Government received today the CEO of Altice Portugal. The meeting is an opportunity to highlight the relevance of the partnerships to be established between the company's innovation centre (Altice Labs) and the São Miguel Science and Technology Park - NONAGON and Terceira Tech Island. "This visit gives a perspective on the improvement of the conditions that currently exis... Mais >>