📋 Tender Overview
At the Junin Forum: Linking Science, Technology and Innovation with Regional Development, important progress was made and specific STI needs were identified.Thanks to the valuable contributions of public institutions, specialized institutes, universities, companies and civil society, a two-day scientific conference was held within the framework of the Regional Forum: Linking Science, Technology and Innovation with Regional Development. This meeting allowed for significant agreements to be reached and initiatives to be projected, such as the creation of decentralized functional units of CONCYTEC in strategic points of the country, with the aim of promoting the development of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the regions of Peru.
During the days of October 29 and 30, prominent leaders from the academic, business and government fields participated actively. In his closing speech, Dr. Sixto Sanchez Calderon, president of CONCYTEC, highlighted that the forum was not only a space to share ideas and strategies, but also to establish concrete commitments. One of these commitments is the creation of an area responsible for STI in the Regional Government of Junin, as a decisive step towards more effective management, he emphasized.
Sanchez Calderon stressed that these spaces for articulation between academia, the State and the productive sectors represent an opportunity to share knowledge, experiences and forge strategic alliances that strengthen the commitment to a sustainable future. This will promote positive actions to ensure a better scenario for new generations.
The second day of the event included workshops and executive meetings with social actors from the region. During these sessions, the commitments assumed by the regional STI ecosystem were discussed and key demands and needs were identified to establish new agreements that strengthen the development of STI. This process marks a decisive step towards a more competitive and sustainable Junin, where science and technology play a fundamental role in regional progress.
The day also included keynote presentations by experts from the PROCIENCIA and PROINNOVATE National Programs, as well as contributions from academia and industry. Specialists from local universities such as the National University of Central Peru, the Continental University, the Juan Santos Atahualpa National Intercultural University of the Central Selva, the National Autonomous University of Altoandina de Tarma and the Peruvian University Los Andes participated.
Also present were the Chamber of Commerce of Huancayo, the National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA), the National Center for Strategic Planning (CEPLAN), the National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), as well as representatives of Higher Technological Institutes.
Key topics for the growth of STI were addressed in the meetings and presentations, such as the creation of scientific and technological parks in Junin, the strengthening of capacities in technological management, the training of managers specialized in research, development and innovation (R&D&I) projects, and the analysis of tax benefits to encourage private investment in R&D&I. This thus promotes the role of the private sector as a key player in the innovation ecosystem.
In addition, during the Regional Forum, the official launch of the Peruvian Scientific Week took place, which will include the Peru with Science Fair and the Eureka National School Fair, to be held from November 7 to 9 in the Huamanmarca plaza of the Incontrastable City.
