European delegation will visit research institutions in Espírito Santo and present collaboration opportunities with European Union member states.

Between February 24 and 27, Espírito Santo will host the European Union Research and International Cooperation Mission, with support from the Espírito Santo Research and Innovation Support Foundation (Fapes). The initiative aims to strengthen strategic partnerships in Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) within the state. The mission will be led by Dhallys Mota Nunes, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Officer at the European Union Delegation to Brazil, and will include scientific advisers and representatives from Slovenia, France, and the Wallonia-Brussels region in Belgium.

Over four days, the European delegation, accompanied by representatives from Fapes, will visit several municipalities across the state to learn about Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I) projects and to present opportunities for international cooperation. According to Fapes Technical-Scientific Director Celso Saibel, the mission represents a strategic step toward increasing the international presence of research in Espírito Santo.

“Strengthening ties with the European Union expands opportunities for scientific cooperation, researcher exchanges, and participation in international calls. This mission reinforces Espírito Santo’s position in the global science and innovation landscape and creates new opportunities for our institutions and researchers,” Saibel emphasized.

Program from North to South

Activities begin on Tuesday (24) in Linhares, with a presentation at the Espírito Santo Institute for Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension (Incaper), followed by visits to projects involving coffee, chocolate, papaya, and biological reserves in the region.

On Wednesday (25), the agenda continues in Santa Teresa, with meetings at the National Institute of the Atlantic Forest (INMA – Melo Leitão Museum), including a guided tour of the zoobotanical park and discussions with researchers. On the same day, the delegation will visit Coffee Design at the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (Ifes) in Venda Nova do Imigrante.

On Thursday (26), activities will take place in Alegre, with a presentation at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (Ufes), as well as visits to Ifes – Rive/Alegre and the Department of Forest and Wood Sciences (CCAE/Ufes) in Jerônimo Monteiro. The agenda then continues to Piúma, with an institutional visit to the Ifes campus in the municipality.

The mission will conclude on Friday (27) at the Fapes auditorium in Vitória. The closing event will feature presentations on cooperation opportunities between the European Union and institutions in Espírito Santo, followed by a dedicated session for bilateral meetings with the Delegation.

Press Information:
Fapes Communications Office
Samantha Nepomuceno | Igor Gonçalves
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