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Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
“Azores Science” portal promotes regional community for research, development and innovation
“Azores Science” portal promotes regional community for research, development and innovation
Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
RRP targets for cybersecurity and digital transition exceeded
RRP targets for cybersecurity and digital transition exceeded
Vice-Presidência do Governo Regional
Lajes Air Base "must also serve the development of the Azores and the future of Portugal,” stresses Artur Lima
Lajes Air Base "must also serve the development of the Azores and the future of Portugal,” stresses Artur Lima
March 31, 2026
“Azores Science” portal promotes regional community for research, development and innovation
March 25, 2026
RRP targets for cybersecurity and digital transition exceeded
March 18, 2026
Lajes Air Base "must also serve the development of the Azores and the future of Portugal,” stresses Artur Lima
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Nota de Imprensa
March 31, 2026
“Azores Science” portal promotes regional community for research, development and innovation
The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Science, Innovation and Development (DRCID), has launched the “Azores Science” portal with the aim of centralising, promoting and making knowledge about science, innovation and development more accessible in the Region. The new platform enhances the visibility of the regional scientific ecosystem and stimulates the sharing of knowledge among researchers, institutions, businesses, students and the general public, contributing to scientific progress and the promotion of scientific literacy in the Azores. As such, it brings together information on the regional research, development and innovation community, including the institutions, bodies and specialised infrastructures that make up the regional scientific system, such as the science and technology parks of the Azores. It also includes information on the relevant legislation, as well as on existing initiatives, projects, services, events, training courses and funding opportunities. Another highlight of the platform is the access to available scientific calls for proposals and consolidated information regarding the Azores RIS3 Strategy 2022–2027. For the Vice-President of the Government, “this is an essential step towards strengthening scientific communication in the Azores and creating opportunities for collaboration.” The platform “was designed to serve the entire scientific community and, simultaneously, bring Azoreans closer to the research being carried out in the archipelago,” he stressed. Artur Lima also emphasised that the portal “replaces the previous digital presence of DRCID, making it more modern, accessible and functional, thus meeting the current needs of the scientific community.” With the launch of “Azores Science,” the Regional Government reiterates its commitment to science that is more accessible, transparent and closer to Azorean citizens, providing the Region with a modern portal aligned with the needs of the regional scientific ecosystem. The “Azores Science” portal is available at: www.ciencia.azores.gov.pt.
March 31, 2026
“Azores Science” portal promotes regional community for research, development and innovation
The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Science, Innovation and Development (DRCID), has launched the “Azores Science” portal with the aim of centralising, promoting and making knowledge about science, innovation and development more accessible in the Region. The new platform enhances the visibility of the regional scientific ecosystem and stimulates the sharing of knowledge among researchers, institutions, businesses, students and the general public, contributing to scientific progress and the promotion of scientific literacy in the Azores. As such, it brings together information on the regional research, development and innovation community, including the institutions, bodies and specialised infrastructures that make up the regional scientific system, such as the science and technology parks of the Azores. It also includes information on the relevant legislation, as well as on existing initiatives, projects, services, events, training courses and funding opportunities. Another highlight of the platform is the access to available scientific calls for proposals and consolidated information regarding the Azores RIS3 Strategy 2022–2027. For the Vice-President of the Government, “this is an essential step towards strengthening scientific communication in the Azores and creating opportunities for collaboration.” The platform “was designed to serve the entire scientific community and, simultaneously, bring Azoreans closer to the research being carried out in the archipelago,” he stressed. Artur Lima also emphasised that the portal “replaces the previous digital presence of DRCID, making it more modern, accessible and functional, thus meeting the current needs of the scientific community.” With the launch of “Azores Science,” the Regional Government reiterates its commitment to science that is more accessible, transparent and closer to Azorean citizens, providing the Region with a modern portal aligned with the needs of the regional scientific ecosystem. The “Azores Science” portal is available at: www.ciencia.azores.gov.pt.
Nota de Imprensa
March 25, 2026
RRP targets for cybersecurity and digital transition exceeded
The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Communications and Digital Transition, has exceeded the targets set under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) within the framework of the Azores Cybersecurity Competence Centre (CCC Açores). Since it began operations in February 2024, CCC Açores has worked with over 160 organisations in the public and private sectors, improving digital resilience in the Region by promoting best practices, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and preparing for cybersecurity certifications. Accordingly, CCC Açores, as part of the Cybersecurity Competence Centres network (C-Network), has become the first of the seven centres in the country to not only meet but also exceed the established targets, ahead of the initially set deadline for March 31, 2026. This Centre arises from a partnership between the Regional Government, the Chamber of Commerce of the Azores, the Association of Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of the Azores and the University of the Azores. For the Vice-President of the Regional Government, Artur Lima, “the governance model adopted in the Azores is a winning strategy, as evidenced by the number of initiatives and the number of organisations involved from the outset.” “The Region is now better prepared to face the challenges of the digital transition and the dangers of cyber threats,” he emphasised. Among the initiatives developed by CCC Açores, particular attention is drawn to the focus on raising awareness of regulatory compliance, notably the transition to the NIS 2 Directive, as well as the assessment of organisational maturity based on the National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (QNRCS). At the same time, the Centre, in partnership with C Academy, developed an initiative aimed at the regional education system, involving 39 schools, with the aim of identifying cybersecurity training pathways for different professional profiles, with a particular focus on teachers. In December 2025, a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) was held on Terceira Island, aimed at simulating the response to cyber incidents in critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, law enforcement, transport and public administration. This exercise made it possible to test response capabilities, strengthen inter-agency coordination mechanisms and identify opportunities for improvement in contingency plans. “All these initiatives demonstrate the importance of this Centre for the Azores, highlighting the strategic knowledge it generates and its added value in defining effective policies on digital security and resilience,” emphasised Artur Lima. The CCC Açores was established under instrument 73/C19-i03/2023 of the national RRP, with a budget of €382,297.55.
March 25, 2026
RRP targets for cybersecurity and digital transition exceeded
The Vice-Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Communications and Digital Transition, has exceeded the targets set under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) within the framework of the Azores Cybersecurity Competence Centre (CCC Açores). Since it began operations in February 2024, CCC Açores has worked with over 160 organisations in the public and private sectors, improving digital resilience in the Region by promoting best practices, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and preparing for cybersecurity certifications. Accordingly, CCC Açores, as part of the Cybersecurity Competence Centres network (C-Network), has become the first of the seven centres in the country to not only meet but also exceed the established targets, ahead of the initially set deadline for March 31, 2026. This Centre arises from a partnership between the Regional Government, the Chamber of Commerce of the Azores, the Association of Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of the Azores and the University of the Azores. For the Vice-President of the Regional Government, Artur Lima, “the governance model adopted in the Azores is a winning strategy, as evidenced by the number of initiatives and the number of organisations involved from the outset.” “The Region is now better prepared to face the challenges of the digital transition and the dangers of cyber threats,” he emphasised. Among the initiatives developed by CCC Açores, particular attention is drawn to the focus on raising awareness of regulatory compliance, notably the transition to the NIS 2 Directive, as well as the assessment of organisational maturity based on the National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (QNRCS). At the same time, the Centre, in partnership with C Academy, developed an initiative aimed at the regional education system, involving 39 schools, with the aim of identifying cybersecurity training pathways for different professional profiles, with a particular focus on teachers. In December 2025, a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) was held on Terceira Island, aimed at simulating the response to cyber incidents in critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, law enforcement, transport and public administration. This exercise made it possible to test response capabilities, strengthen inter-agency coordination mechanisms and identify opportunities for improvement in contingency plans. “All these initiatives demonstrate the importance of this Centre for the Azores, highlighting the strategic knowledge it generates and its added value in defining effective policies on digital security and resilience,” emphasised Artur Lima. The CCC Açores was established under instrument 73/C19-i03/2023 of the national RRP, with a budget of €382,297.55.