Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
Artur Lima defende maior transferência de conhecimento entre investigadores e empreendedores
Artur Lima defende maior transferência de conhecimento entre investigadores e empreendedores
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Nota à imprensa
Nota à imprensa
Secretaria Regional dos Assuntos Parlamentares e Comunidades
Paulo Estêvão highlights record levels of private media funding and praises global reach of Azorean identity
Paulo Estêvão highlights record levels of private media funding and praises global reach of Azorean identity
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Regional Government reiterates commitment to healthcare users, professionals and partners at National Health Council meeting
Regional Government reiterates commitment to healthcare users, professionals and partners at National Health Council meeting
Nota de Imprensa
July 17, 2026 Artur Lima defende maior transferência de conhecimento entre investigadores e empreendedores O Vice-Presidente do Governo Regional dos Açores, Artur Lima, sublinhou a necessidade de reforçar a transferência de conhecimento entre a investigação e o setor privado, por ocasião de um evento dedicado ao Instrumento I3 europeu, da União Europeia. O evento, que decorreu no Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Ilha Terceira (TERINOV), teve como objetivo divulgar o Instrumento de Investimentos Inter-regionais em Inovação (I3), financiado pelo FEDER, junto dos membros da Comunidade Regional de Investigação, procurando aumentar a participação da Região neste tipo de financiamento. O Vice-Presidente do Governo destacou a importância de “preparar o amanhã a partir da valorização e da transferência de conhecimento entre quem investiga e quem empreende”, criando uma “simbiose real onde as ideias inovadoras respondam a desafios concretos dos Açores e dos açorianos”. Artur Lima apelou aos empresários, investigadores e parceiros presentes para submeterem "candidaturas audazes" a este instrumento europeu que constitui "uma porta aberta para a escala e para a internacionalização". "Os Açores não estão a começar do zero. Temos talento, visão e resultados. Existe uma experiência consolidada e um potencial que deve e tem de ser aproveitado pelas nossas empresas” salientou. Em 2024, os Açores foram distinguidos pela Comissão Europeia como Vale Regional da Inovação. Em referência a esta distinção, o governante considerou que é "o justo reconhecimento pelo trabalho e pelo progresso que todos, em conjunto, temos alcançado", sublinhando, no entanto, que "não se pode estagnar" para continuar "este caminho de sucesso". A esse propósito, o Vice-Presidente do executivo recordou a adaptação da Estratégia de Especialização Inteligente, que integra agora áreas como a Saúde, o Espaço e a Ciência de Dados, bem como os incentivos às bolsas de doutoramento em contexto empresarial. “Queremos incentivar o crescimento e a inovação do nosso tecido empresarial com base em conhecimento científico”, afirmou. Artur Lima abordou também a reformulação em curso do sistema científico dos Açores, que se denominará CoRe e que “enquadra o setor de forma mais integrada e orientada para a inovação, articulando num mesmo quadro jurídico a investigação, as entidades de interface, a inovação empresarial e a literacia científica”. Por último, o Vice-Presidente referiu-se ao INOVAR2030, o sistema de incentivos ao setor empresarial, através do qual se visa desenvolver e reforçar as capacidades de investigação e inovação regionais, assim como a adoção de tecnologias avançadas nos Açores.
July 17, 2026 Artur Lima defende maior transferência de conhecimento entre investigadores e empreendedores O Vice-Presidente do Governo Regional dos Açores, Artur Lima, sublinhou a necessidade de reforçar a transferência de conhecimento entre a investigação e o setor privado, por ocasião de um evento dedicado ao Instrumento I3 europeu, da União Europeia. O evento, que decorreu no Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Ilha Terceira (TERINOV), teve como objetivo divulgar o Instrumento de Investimentos Inter-regionais em Inovação (I3), financiado pelo FEDER, junto dos membros da Comunidade Regional de Investigação, procurando aumentar a participação da Região neste tipo de financiamento. O Vice-Presidente do Governo destacou a importância de “preparar o amanhã a partir da valorização e da transferência de conhecimento entre quem investiga e quem empreende”, criando uma “simbiose real onde as ideias inovadoras respondam a desafios concretos dos Açores e dos açorianos”. Artur Lima apelou aos empresários, investigadores e parceiros presentes para submeterem "candidaturas audazes" a este instrumento europeu que constitui "uma porta aberta para a escala e para a internacionalização". "Os Açores não estão a começar do zero. Temos talento, visão e resultados. Existe uma experiência consolidada e um potencial que deve e tem de ser aproveitado pelas nossas empresas” salientou. Em 2024, os Açores foram distinguidos pela Comissão Europeia como Vale Regional da Inovação. Em referência a esta distinção, o governante considerou que é "o justo reconhecimento pelo trabalho e pelo progresso que todos, em conjunto, temos alcançado", sublinhando, no entanto, que "não se pode estagnar" para continuar "este caminho de sucesso". A esse propósito, o Vice-Presidente do executivo recordou a adaptação da Estratégia de Especialização Inteligente, que integra agora áreas como a Saúde, o Espaço e a Ciência de Dados, bem como os incentivos às bolsas de doutoramento em contexto empresarial. “Queremos incentivar o crescimento e a inovação do nosso tecido empresarial com base em conhecimento científico”, afirmou. Artur Lima abordou também a reformulação em curso do sistema científico dos Açores, que se denominará CoRe e que “enquadra o setor de forma mais integrada e orientada para a inovação, articulando num mesmo quadro jurídico a investigação, as entidades de interface, a inovação empresarial e a literacia científica”. Por último, o Vice-Presidente referiu-se ao INOVAR2030, o sistema de incentivos ao setor empresarial, através do qual se visa desenvolver e reforçar as capacidades de investigação e inovação regionais, assim como a adoção de tecnologias avançadas nos Açores.
Nota de Imprensa
July 17, 2026 Nota à imprensa Na sequência de informações divulgadas relativamente aos processos de expropriação necessários à construção da Variante às Capelas, a Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas esclarece que a obra não está parada, nem se encontra condicionada pela existência de processos em tribunal. Os trabalhos decorrem normalmente, de acordo com a programação da empreitada, uma vez que a Região Autónoma dos Açores já detém, há muito, a posse administrativa dos terrenos necessários à execução da obra, nos termos previstos no Código das Expropriações, não existindo, por isso, qualquer bloqueio à construção desta Variante. Os processos que deram entrada em tribunal ocorreram porque não foi possível alcançar um acordo entre a entidade expropriante e os proprietários quanto ao valor da indemnização. Trata-se, portanto, de uma questão relacionada com a fixação do montante a pagar e não com o acesso aos terrenos ou com a continuidade dos trabalhos. Deste modo, não corresponde à realidade qualquer interpretação segundo a qual a existência de processos judiciais representa um impasse na execução da Variante às Capelas. A Secretaria Regional com a tutela das infraestruturas adianta, igualmente, que foram instaurados todos os processos de expropriação previstos na Resolução do Conselho do Governo n.º 201/2023, de 5 de dezembro, que declarou a utilidade pública, com carácter de urgência, da expropriação das parcelas de terreno e dos direitos a elas inerentes necessários à concretização desta importante obra. A referida resolução determinou também a posse administrativa dessas parcelas, permitindo à Região prosseguir os procedimentos necessários e assegurar a execução da empreitada, independentemente da discussão posterior sobre os valores indemnizatórios. Esta intervenção constitui um investimento estratégico na melhoria da mobilidade, da segurança rodoviária e das acessibilidades no norte do concelho de Ponta Delgada, mantendo-se o Governo dos Açores empenhado na sua concretização dentro do quadro legal e dos compromissos assumidos.
July 17, 2026 Nota à imprensa Na sequência de informações divulgadas relativamente aos processos de expropriação necessários à construção da Variante às Capelas, a Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas esclarece que a obra não está parada, nem se encontra condicionada pela existência de processos em tribunal. Os trabalhos decorrem normalmente, de acordo com a programação da empreitada, uma vez que a Região Autónoma dos Açores já detém, há muito, a posse administrativa dos terrenos necessários à execução da obra, nos termos previstos no Código das Expropriações, não existindo, por isso, qualquer bloqueio à construção desta Variante. Os processos que deram entrada em tribunal ocorreram porque não foi possível alcançar um acordo entre a entidade expropriante e os proprietários quanto ao valor da indemnização. Trata-se, portanto, de uma questão relacionada com a fixação do montante a pagar e não com o acesso aos terrenos ou com a continuidade dos trabalhos. Deste modo, não corresponde à realidade qualquer interpretação segundo a qual a existência de processos judiciais representa um impasse na execução da Variante às Capelas. A Secretaria Regional com a tutela das infraestruturas adianta, igualmente, que foram instaurados todos os processos de expropriação previstos na Resolução do Conselho do Governo n.º 201/2023, de 5 de dezembro, que declarou a utilidade pública, com carácter de urgência, da expropriação das parcelas de terreno e dos direitos a elas inerentes necessários à concretização desta importante obra. A referida resolução determinou também a posse administrativa dessas parcelas, permitindo à Região prosseguir os procedimentos necessários e assegurar a execução da empreitada, independentemente da discussão posterior sobre os valores indemnizatórios. Esta intervenção constitui um investimento estratégico na melhoria da mobilidade, da segurança rodoviária e das acessibilidades no norte do concelho de Ponta Delgada, mantendo-se o Governo dos Açores empenhado na sua concretização dentro do quadro legal e dos compromissos assumidos.
Nota de Imprensa
July 16, 2026 Paulo Estêvão highlights record levels of private media funding and praises global reach of Azorean identity The Regional Government organised a session on Wednesday at the Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive, focusing on media sustainability and reflection on island identity. The event began with the conference “Incentives and Sustainability: Public Support for the Media,” which brought together several regional media owners, journalists and academics on the discussion panel. The opening session also featured a speech by Anselmo Crespo, a journalist with TVI and CNN Portugal. On this occasion, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, highlighted the Government's considerable financial effort in supporting regional private media organisations, revealing that funding for the sector had risen from a historical average of half a million euros to €1.7 million by 2026. For the government official, ensuring the viability and modernisation of these projects “is essential for accurate and credible information to reach the public, because only in this way can democracy be practised.” He also announced to industry partners that the Government will review and extend the current incentive scheme (the SIM programme) to address some already identified shortcomings. The panel discussion addressed the current situation regarding public support for private media organisations, analysing the aspects that have yielded positive results and identifying the constraints that continue to hamper the management of these companies and their ability to attract and retain talent. The discussion also addressed the economic challenges facing the sector, marked by rising fixed production costs, namely paper, distribution and energy, amidst declining traditional advertising revenue and a profound transformation in information consumption habits. The global dimension of the Region was another key topic addressed by the Government, with Paulo Estêvão emphasising the importance of connecting the Azorean media with a potential audience of five million Azoreans and Portuguese descendants scattered across the world. In this regard, he announced the signing of the protocol for the ADMAA platform as early as September. The vision of an Azorean identity without borders was a prominent theme in the second part of the event, dedicated to celebrating the 40th anniversary of Lusa News Agency. The celebrations included a debate on “50 years of autonomy – what defines Azorean identity?”, featuring writers João de Melo and Nuno Costa Santos, which culminated in the opening of the agency’s photography exhibition. At the closing session, Paulo Estêvão, speaking on behalf of the President of the Regional Government, recalled the rich historical journey of the archipelago as an embodiment of the Portuguese people. He emphatically stressed that Azorean identity is “much more than the 244,000 inhabitants” living on the nine islands, but rather a reality shared and deeply felt by millions of descendants in the diaspora. The Regional Secretary considered all these initiatives to promote information and culture as part of the preparations for the major celebrations marking the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores. The event programme will be launched with a major advertising campaign in the Azorean media towards the end of the year.
July 16, 2026 Paulo Estêvão highlights record levels of private media funding and praises global reach of Azorean identity The Regional Government organised a session on Wednesday at the Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive, focusing on media sustainability and reflection on island identity. The event began with the conference “Incentives and Sustainability: Public Support for the Media,” which brought together several regional media owners, journalists and academics on the discussion panel. The opening session also featured a speech by Anselmo Crespo, a journalist with TVI and CNN Portugal. On this occasion, the Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, Paulo Estêvão, highlighted the Government's considerable financial effort in supporting regional private media organisations, revealing that funding for the sector had risen from a historical average of half a million euros to €1.7 million by 2026. For the government official, ensuring the viability and modernisation of these projects “is essential for accurate and credible information to reach the public, because only in this way can democracy be practised.” He also announced to industry partners that the Government will review and extend the current incentive scheme (the SIM programme) to address some already identified shortcomings. The panel discussion addressed the current situation regarding public support for private media organisations, analysing the aspects that have yielded positive results and identifying the constraints that continue to hamper the management of these companies and their ability to attract and retain talent. The discussion also addressed the economic challenges facing the sector, marked by rising fixed production costs, namely paper, distribution and energy, amidst declining traditional advertising revenue and a profound transformation in information consumption habits. The global dimension of the Region was another key topic addressed by the Government, with Paulo Estêvão emphasising the importance of connecting the Azorean media with a potential audience of five million Azoreans and Portuguese descendants scattered across the world. In this regard, he announced the signing of the protocol for the ADMAA platform as early as September. The vision of an Azorean identity without borders was a prominent theme in the second part of the event, dedicated to celebrating the 40th anniversary of Lusa News Agency. The celebrations included a debate on “50 years of autonomy – what defines Azorean identity?”, featuring writers João de Melo and Nuno Costa Santos, which culminated in the opening of the agency’s photography exhibition. At the closing session, Paulo Estêvão, speaking on behalf of the President of the Regional Government, recalled the rich historical journey of the archipelago as an embodiment of the Portuguese people. He emphatically stressed that Azorean identity is “much more than the 244,000 inhabitants” living on the nine islands, but rather a reality shared and deeply felt by millions of descendants in the diaspora. The Regional Secretary considered all these initiatives to promote information and culture as part of the preparations for the major celebrations marking the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores. The event programme will be launched with a major advertising campaign in the Azorean media towards the end of the year.
Nota de Imprensa
July 16, 2026 Regional Government reiterates commitment to healthcare users, professionals and partners at National Health Council meeting The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, participated on Wednesday in the conference and debate organised by the National Health Council, held in Angra do Heroísmo, on the theme “Pathways to Consensus and Commitment for Health in Portugal." At the opening session, the government official welcomed the holding of this event in the Azores, noting that selecting the Region to host the meeting offers an opportunity to bring the national debate closer to the reality of the outermost regions. It is also an opportunity to improve dialogue between the different levels of decision-making in the definition of public health policies. Speaking before representatives from various national, regional and local institutions, Mónica Seidi emphasised that the current challenges facing the health sector require jointly developed responses involving health professionals, local authorities, academia, the social sector and other organisations active in the Region. In this regard, the government official pointed out that the Regional Health Plan 2030 (PRS 2030) identifies stronger intersectoral and interdepartmental partnerships as one of the pillars for achieving health improvements. She advocated for cooperation among various sectors of society as well as greater coordination among public, private and social organisations. The Regional Secretary also defended that this collaborative governance must be accompanied by results-oriented management, noting that the Regional Government is promoting the implementation of a Value-Based healthcare model within the Regional Health Service. This model places the patient at the centre of decision-making, prioritising improved health outcomes based on the resources invested, whilst simultaneously enhancing the quality, efficiency and sustainability of the system. Mónica Seidi also highlighted the Regional Government’s commitment to ensuring ever-faster responses to service users, supporting its partner organisations and maximising the Region’s existing capacity. In this context, she pointed out that the Azorean Government had updated the prices set out in the agreements – which had remained unchanged since 2014 – bringing them into line with the current situation and creating better conditions for partner organisations to increase their response capacity, particularly by allocating more staff to areas with the greatest demand. As an example, she pointed out Imaging, an area where agreements with private providers have helped meet the increased demand for complementary diagnostic services. Investment in 2025 amounted to around €4.5 million, i.e.,€1.2 million more than in 2024, reflecting an increase of around 1,300 tests compared with the previous year. The Regional Secretary acknowledged that challenges remain and that there is still some way to go. Nevertheless, she reiterated the Azorean Government's commitment to boosting the Regional Health Service’s response capacity, working closely with healthcare professionals and partners, to ensure that Azoreans receive increasingly accessible, timely and high-quality healthcare.
July 16, 2026 Regional Government reiterates commitment to healthcare users, professionals and partners at National Health Council meeting The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, participated on Wednesday in the conference and debate organised by the National Health Council, held in Angra do Heroísmo, on the theme “Pathways to Consensus and Commitment for Health in Portugal." At the opening session, the government official welcomed the holding of this event in the Azores, noting that selecting the Region to host the meeting offers an opportunity to bring the national debate closer to the reality of the outermost regions. It is also an opportunity to improve dialogue between the different levels of decision-making in the definition of public health policies. Speaking before representatives from various national, regional and local institutions, Mónica Seidi emphasised that the current challenges facing the health sector require jointly developed responses involving health professionals, local authorities, academia, the social sector and other organisations active in the Region. In this regard, the government official pointed out that the Regional Health Plan 2030 (PRS 2030) identifies stronger intersectoral and interdepartmental partnerships as one of the pillars for achieving health improvements. She advocated for cooperation among various sectors of society as well as greater coordination among public, private and social organisations. The Regional Secretary also defended that this collaborative governance must be accompanied by results-oriented management, noting that the Regional Government is promoting the implementation of a Value-Based healthcare model within the Regional Health Service. This model places the patient at the centre of decision-making, prioritising improved health outcomes based on the resources invested, whilst simultaneously enhancing the quality, efficiency and sustainability of the system. Mónica Seidi also highlighted the Regional Government’s commitment to ensuring ever-faster responses to service users, supporting its partner organisations and maximising the Region’s existing capacity. In this context, she pointed out that the Azorean Government had updated the prices set out in the agreements – which had remained unchanged since 2014 – bringing them into line with the current situation and creating better conditions for partner organisations to increase their response capacity, particularly by allocating more staff to areas with the greatest demand. As an example, she pointed out Imaging, an area where agreements with private providers have helped meet the increased demand for complementary diagnostic services. Investment in 2025 amounted to around €4.5 million, i.e.,€1.2 million more than in 2024, reflecting an increase of around 1,300 tests compared with the previous year. The Regional Secretary acknowledged that challenges remain and that there is still some way to go. Nevertheless, she reiterated the Azorean Government's commitment to boosting the Regional Health Service’s response capacity, working closely with healthcare professionals and partners, to ensure that Azoreans receive increasingly accessible, timely and high-quality healthcare.
Nota de Imprensa
July 15, 2026 Applications now open for Azorean companies to participate in Web Summit 2026 The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government has launched the application period for Azorean companies to participate in the 2026 edition of Web Summit, one of the world’s largest events dedicated to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to promote the internationalisation of Azorean companies and secure business opportunities in foreign markets by participating in an event that brings together companies, investors, strategic partners and leaders from the technology sector worldwide. Eligible applicants include companies with head offices or permanent establishments in the Autonomous Region of the Azores operating in technology sectors, namely computer programming, the Internet of Things (IoT), games development, augmented reality, e-commerce, industrial software, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Human-to-Machine (H2M) technologies, and Big Data, or in other relevant areas. 15 companies will be selected to represent the Azores at Web Summit 2026, receiving tickets to the event and the opportunity to present their products, services or solutions to potential international clients, partners and investors. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on August 14, 2026, using the online form available at: https://forms.office.com/e/JPjG8qp18F. For further information, those who are interested may consult Order no.1648/2026 of July 15, 2026, which approves the Rules of the Application for Participation in Web Summit 2026, or contact the Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores, the entity managing the application process, via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 295 402 300.
July 15, 2026 Applications now open for Azorean companies to participate in Web Summit 2026 The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government has launched the application period for Azorean companies to participate in the 2026 edition of Web Summit, one of the world’s largest events dedicated to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to promote the internationalisation of Azorean companies and secure business opportunities in foreign markets by participating in an event that brings together companies, investors, strategic partners and leaders from the technology sector worldwide. Eligible applicants include companies with head offices or permanent establishments in the Autonomous Region of the Azores operating in technology sectors, namely computer programming, the Internet of Things (IoT), games development, augmented reality, e-commerce, industrial software, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Human-to-Machine (H2M) technologies, and Big Data, or in other relevant areas. 15 companies will be selected to represent the Azores at Web Summit 2026, receiving tickets to the event and the opportunity to present their products, services or solutions to potential international clients, partners and investors. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on August 14, 2026, using the online form available at: https://forms.office.com/e/JPjG8qp18F. For further information, those who are interested may consult Order no.1648/2026 of July 15, 2026, which approves the Rules of the Application for Participation in Web Summit 2026, or contact the Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores, the entity managing the application process, via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 295 402 300.
