Since September 12, Fiotec has officially been part of a working group constituted by Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico [National Council for Scientific and Technological Development] (CNPq) with the objective of reviewing the standard that regulates the entity's own performance in import processes for scientific, technological and innovation research.

The group is made up of organizations indicated by CNPq and meets at least every 15 days. Fiotec will be represented in the WG by its Foreign Trade coordinator, Elisangela Bevitori, and will have as an alternate the analyst Aline Gregório, also a member of the team. Possible improvements in the import processes carried out with tax exemption, changes provided for in laws and that may bring in their texts suggestions brought by CNPq, in addition to issues commonly raised by accredited researchers who use the Council's service, will be discussed. "It is gratifying and important for Fiotec to participate in this WG, giving visibility to our institution and to the support foundations", celebrates Elisangela.

CNPq

Linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico exists with the main objective of fostering scientific, technological and innovation research and promoting the training of qualified human resources for research, in all areas of knowledge.

The entity plays a key role in the formulation and conduct of public policies for science, technology and innovation, with an essential role for national development and the recognition of Brazilian research institutions and researchers by the international scientific community.

With information from the gov.br/cnpq portal