Brazil's Science Minister to Boost Acre with New Tech Initiatives and Educational Support
Brazil's Science Minister will visit Acre to launch fiber-optic infrastructure and support programs bolstering education and entrepreneurship in science and technology.
- • Minister Luciana Santos visits Acre on March 3 to inaugurate key science and technology initiatives.
- • Infovia Acre delivers high-capacity fiber optic connectivity linking educational and public institutions.
- • Centelha III program supports entrepreneurs with funding and management training.
- • Programa Mais Ciência na Escola funds new labs, teacher training, and supplies tech equipment in schools.
Key details
On March 3rd, Luciana Santos, Brazil's Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, will visit the state of Acre to inaugurate several key projects aimed at strengthening the region's science and technology infrastructure.
Central to her visit is the delivery of the Infovia Acre, a high-capacity fiber optic network that will connect educational institutions, research centers, health services, and public agencies within Acre, providing high-speed internet and enhanced data sharing capabilities. This infrastructure aims to foster greater connectivity for scientific and educational development.
Additionally, the minister will launch the Centelha III program in Acre, designed to support local entrepreneurs by offering vital financial resources, management training, and other supports for innovative companies seeking growth. This initiative is expected to stimulate innovation-driven entrepreneurship in the region.
Funding will also be announced for the Programa Mais Ciência na Escola at the Instituto Federal do Acre. This program focuses on establishing labs in public elementary and high schools, augmenting teacher training, and supplying cutting-edge equipment—such as 3D printers and robotics kits—to enrich science education and hands-on learning experiences.
Minister Santos's agenda includes the Finep pelo Brasil edition, a platform offering guidance and information on funding opportunities for businesses and scientific institutions, enhancing access to science and technology financing.
These moves come amid a broader context of Brazil's investment in scientific development, acknowledging the pressing challenges highlighted by recent climate extremes and the importance of integrating science in education and innovation ecosystems.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
