FAPESP and the Research and Innovation Support Foundation of the State of Santa Catarina (FAPESC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim of promoting scientific advancement and technological development in the states of São Paulo and Santa Catarina.
The memorandum states that the two foundations will support joint research projects and calls for proposals conducted by scientists from both states.
It also foresees scientific exchange activities, bilateral workshops, and seminars.
The projects and activities will be funded by FAPESP and FAPESC, with each foundation responsible for financing the portion of the research conducted by researchers from its respective state.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on August 22, 2019, and is valid for five years.