About Fundação faperp
Fundação Faperp: Supporting Research and Extension in São José do Rio Preto
Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa e Extensão de São José do Rio Preto, or Fundação Faperp for short, is a non-profit organization that has been supporting research and extension activities in the city of São José do Rio Preto since 1994. With a mission to promote scientific and technological development, as well as social inclusion and sustainable development, Fundação Faperp has become a key player in the local innovation ecosystem.
Through its various programs and initiatives, Fundação Faperp provides funding, technical support, training opportunities, and networking events to researchers, students, entrepreneurs, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders interested in advancing knowledge creation and dissemination. Some of the main areas of focus for Fundação Faperp include health sciences (e.g., medicine, nursing), engineering (e.g., civil engineering), social sciences (e.g., education), environmental sciences (e.g., ecology), information technology (e.g., software development), among others.
One of the flagship programs of Fundação Faperp is the Institutional Program for Scientific Initiation Scholarships (PIBIC). This program aims to stimulate undergraduate students' interest in research by offering them scholarships to work on projects supervised by experienced researchers from local universities or research institutes. PIBIC also provides training courses on research methodology and ethics to ensure that students develop critical thinking skills while conducting their projects.
Another important initiative promoted by Fundação Faperp is the Innovation Ecosystem Program. This program seeks to foster collaboration between academia-industry-government sectors by creating spaces for dialogue and joint action around specific themes related to innovation. The Innovation Ecosystem Program includes activities such as hackathons (intensive coding competitions), startup incubation programs (supporting early-stage ventures with mentoring services), technology transfer workshops (sharing best practices on how to commercialize research results), and innovation awards (recognizing outstanding achievements in innovation).
In addition to these programs, Fundação Faperp also manages several research centers and laboratories that provide state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for researchers to carry out their projects. For example, the Center for Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering (CBMEG) is a multidisciplinary center that conducts research on topics such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, and cell biology. CBMEG has partnerships with national and international institutions such as the University of São Paulo (USP), the National Institute of Science and Technology in Stem Cell Therapy (INCTC), among others.
Overall, Fundação Faperp plays a crucial role in promoting scientific excellence and social impact in São José do Rio Preto. By supporting research and extension activities across various fields of knowledge, Fundação Faperp contributes to building a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable society. If you are interested in learning more about Fundação Faperp's programs or collaborating with them on your next project idea, visit their website or contact them directly.
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