The Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (ARDITI) will receive 525,129 euros for equipment acquisition under the Ocean Technologies project.
The Government Council authorized an amendment to the program contract with ARDITI - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation, reprogramming the funding for the acquisition of Ocean Technologies. The measure is included in Regional Government Council Resolution No. 783/2026.
The total amount remains at 525,129.00 euros, but its execution has been reprogrammed. Initially, part of the amount was planned for 2025, but due to constraints in procurement procedures, the entire amount will now be executed in 2026.
The approved new financial programming is as follows:
The amendment aims to ensure the implementation of the ongoing Ocean Technologies project. The first addendum to the program contract has been approved and will be executed by the Regional Secretary of Education, Science and Technology.
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The Regional Government Council approved the draft Regional Legislative Decree creating the Incentive System for the Production and Storage of Renewable Energy, named +ENERGIA-RAM.
The Regional Government authorises a programme contract with AICTPS for the 2nd Expo Natal Porto Santo 2026, with a maximum contribution of 6,000 euros.