1. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Qualifying young researchers for the knowledge society SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 1

2. Secretariate for Science, Tecnology and Infrastructures Directorate for Science, Technology and Comunications – Science projects and infrastructures – Scientific dissemination Fund for Science and Tecnology – Research grants SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 2

3. PICTI- present incentives system Support Programmes – INCA- Scientific Research Institutions – INCITA- R&D projects of interest to the sustainable development of the Azores – FORMAC- Advanced training – CITECA- Scientific and technological dissemination – PRICE- R&D conducted in a business context – PRATICA- Development of information and communication technologies SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 3

4. INCA Support for scientific institutions Support for the operation of accredited R & D units Strengthening the research teams of accredited R & D units – 12 units supported presently, with about the same number of hired personnel Re-equipment of R & D units Establishment and operation of R & D units and other scientific infrastructure Development of permanent scientific monitoring SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 4

5. INCITA Support for R&D projects Support for researchers and institutions in R & D networks and projects co-financed by national or international funds Projects of scientific and technological research in specific fields Special actions to respond to urgent situations Planning studies and state reports of a structural nature and scientific basis SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 5

6. FORMAC Support for advanced training Grants – Subsidies for a self-chosen path of advanced training – Main types: Technician Beginner researcher PhD Post-doc Management of R&D SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 6 Number of grants

7. FORMAC Support for advanced training Grants – Subsidies for a self-chosen path of advanced training – Main types: Technician Beginner researcher PhD Post-doc Management of R&D SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 7 Value of grants

8. FORMAC Support for advanced training Participation in scientific meetings Organization of scientific meetings Support for editing of scientific publications Support for the preparation of R&D projects SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 8

9. CITECA C&T dissemination Support for the creation, maintenance and development of Science Centres Support for study tours Support for meetings and publications Support for events and interactive exhibitions Projects for the development of experimental teaching of science SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 9

10. 10 Approx. 15 persons employed

11. PRICE R&D in a business context Support the establishment and development of technological units of R&D Support for the construction, improvement and equipment of technological infrastructures Studies and initiatives for the promotion and development of R&D R & D projects in business context SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 11

12. PRATICA Access to ICT Support the use of ICT in households and organizations Training in Information Technology and Communication Creation and updating of computer labs for ICT Training Creation, development and maintenance of permanent ICT Centers – 74 spaces, with 114 trainers Implementation, operation and maintenance of mobile ICT spaces Supporting the development of the "Digital Schools"Network Supporting the development of a digital network for science and higher education Preparation of Internet pages and portals Support for the production and acquisition of digital educational content SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 12

13. PRO-SCIENTIA The new incentives system Four axis: – Value creation in C&T – Cooperation and partnerships in R&D – Qualification of the human capital – Updating in ICT SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 13

14. PROSCIENTIA- Value creation To promote the sustainability and growth of R&D institutions whose activities contribute to the sustainable development of the Region; To promote R&D in strategic areas for the Region; To create conditions to attract and retain researchers of merit; To provide conditions of scientific excellence for the full integration of regional R&D teams in the European Research Area; To increase the participation of businesses in R&D activities. SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 14

15. PROSCIENTIA- Cooperation To stimulate research consortiums sponsored and developed by companies and scientific institutions and laying the foundations for the generalization and intensification of the relations of scientific and technical nature between the different R & D institutions; To support the development of areas of R & D in the productive sector of the Region; To promote trans-regional and international synergies to promote the regional development and project the Azores in the European Research Area. SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 15

16. PROSCIENTIA- Qualification To encourage scientific knowledge and scientific and technical expertise in the region, creating a solid foundation for improving the human capital in science and technology, articulating higher education and scientific work and promoting scientific employment; To support the inclusion of highly qualified human resources in R & D organizations and enterprises, rooting science in the region and strengthening the scientific and technological culture, consolidating the initiatives for the dissemination of scientific and technological culture and the experimental teaching of science. SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 16

17. PROSCIENTIA- Updating To promote the adoption and exploration of ICT; To ensure the democraticity of the information society, reducing the effects of insularity. SCTRE, AER Peer Review, 23 Nov 2011 17