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among the 67 Biotechnology programs in productive sectors, with emphasis on the companies, it is recommended to increase markets for biotechnological products,
operation in Brazil, only 1, the one in asso- prospection of compounds of marine origin the participation of these agencies. particularly for inputs used in R&D and
.
government purchases.
Create programs for training profes-
ciation between the Admiral Paulo Moreira with antifouling actions, and their incorpo- sionals in biotechnology, along the lines of .
Institute for Sea Studies (IEAPM - Instituto ration into paints and studies of antiviral and Public investment in research, aiming to
de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Morei- antitumor substances in the health area. Capes’ special programs; and expand the reach the level of companies in the same
segment abroad.
promotion programs to promote the reten-
ra) and the Universidade Federal Fluminense Also, the 3 original research lines (Biore- tion of masters and doctors in companies .
created in 2016 in Arraial do Cabo, RJ, is sources, Production System and Marine Nat- Develop information and awareness pro-
specific in terms of Marine Biotechnology. ural Products and their uses) were expanded in order to meet the demand of biotech- grams on marine biotechnology that can
This program was also the first program in 2020 to research lines related to Environ- nology companies. increase the population’s perception of the
of the Brazilian Navy accredited by CAPES, mental Biotechnology, incorporating the . Tax incentives for companies, allowing importance of marine biotechnology for
which constitutes an important strategic ad- areas of Pollution by Oil and Microplastics, them to secure at least part of the national Brazilian society.
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