The memorandum of understanding with the Instituto Euvaldo Lodi (IEL/SP) aims at establishing a framework of cooperation for the development of joint actions that contribute to fostering partnerships between FAPESP and IEL / SP. The signatories bring together skills and resources for the implementation of initiatives aiming at enhancing research, development and innovation process in companies and in higher education and research institutions, official or private, operating in the State of São Paulo.