Mato Grosso do Sul Honored with National Award for Advancements in Science and Innovation
Mato Grosso do Sul wins the Prêmio Nacional Confap award for breakthroughs in science popularization and strategic innovation partnerships.
- • Mato Grosso do Sul received first place in the Prêmio Nacional Confap de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação.
- • Fundect was recognized for advancing science popularization and collaborative research efforts.
- • Key projects include Mídia e Ciência and the documentary Mulheres na Ciência, promoting visibility of science and female researchers.
- • A new strategic partnership was formed involving Pantabio, EMBRAPII-UFV Fibras Florestais, and the state's forestry sector for validating scientific technologies.
Key details
Mato Grosso do Sul has received the prestigious Prêmio Nacional Confap de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, recognizing the state's significant progress in popularizing science and fostering technological innovation. The award, one of Brazil's foremost honors in science and technology, was officially presented at Fapesp headquarters in São Paulo, with a symbolic delivery scheduled for February 12, 2026, in Campo Grande.
The Foundation for the Development of Education, Science, and Technology of Mato Grosso do Sul (Fundect) secured first place, an achievement highlighting successful collaborations among universities, research institutions, and the state government. Cristiano de Carvalho, Fundect's president, described the recognition as a milestone that reflects a collective effort to make scientific knowledge more accessible, notably through projects like Mídia e Ciência, which enhances scientific journalism and public engagement. The documentary Mulheres na Ciência, spotlighting female researchers' contributions, was also a key initiative acknowledged during the award.
Ricardo Senna, Executive Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation for the state, emphasized that this national accolade consolidates Fundect's work and reinforces the government's commitment to expanding investments and partnerships.
The award ceremony was marked by the formalization of a strategic research, development, and innovation partnership involving the technology company Pantabio, EMBRAPII-UFV Fibras Florestais, and the forestry sector in Mato Grosso do Sul. This collaboration aims to scientifically validate forestry technologies, aligning with the Legal Framework of Science, Technology, and Innovation to bridge scientific research with market needs, establishing an open innovation ecosystem.
This recognition marks a historic moment in Mato Grosso do Sul's science policy and sets a promising path for future technological and scientific advancements within the state.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Date of symbolic delivery
Sources report different dates for the symbolic delivery of the award.
agorams.com.br
"The award will be symbolically delivered in Mato Grosso do Sul."
agenciadenoticias.ms.gov.br
"The symbolic delivery is scheduled in Campo Grande on February 12, 2026."
Why this matters: One source states the symbolic delivery will occur on February 12, 2026, while the other mentions it will be delivered in Mato Grosso do Sul without specifying a date. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the timeline for the award's recognition.