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Initiatives of Conytec seek to include women in science, promote green energies, boost the adoption of AI and reduce the environmental footprint.Achievement for Peru. Four science, technology and innovation projects, promoted by the National Council of Science, Technology and Innovation (CONCYTEC) will receive financing from the partnership of Policies on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) within the framework of APEC.
These initiatives were presented to the Economic Forum and after a rigorous selection process obtained the support of the various economies that make up the PPSTI, which represents a recognition of Perus potential to lead projects of high regional and global impact.
Outstanding initiatives
One of the projects that will receive financing is called Women in Stem and Digital Economy Policy Studies. From the Gender Observatory in Science, Technology and Innovation (CTI), Peruvian experts will work in collaboration with APEC economies to strengthen policies that promote the inclusion of women in Stem and the digital economy. This initiative, a pioneer in the region, seeks to tear down structural barriers and make visible female talent.
Experiences with Regulatory Sandboxes for clean technologies, is the second beneficiary project. As part of this initiative, a team of scientists and innovative will map international experiences about controlled regulatory frameworks (Regulatory Sandboxes) for green energy. With this, they plan to design a Peruvian pilot who facilitates the transition to cleaner energy models and attracts foreign investment.
Another national project is the organization of an APEC workshop on the adoption of AI for Startups, in which, digital entrepreneurs will receive integral training to integrate artificial intelligence in the design of products, logistics and growth strategies. This workshop, of regional scope, seeks to cement Peruvian startup ready to compete on the international stage.
Future of Smart Mobility is the fourth initiative of Concytec in obtaining the support of APEC. Researchers and companies will work on efficient transport models, based on advanced technologies such as connected vehicles and smart platforms. The objective is to reduce the environmental footprint and optimize urban infrastructure with sustainable solutions.
The Concytec, is a focal point of Peru for the PPSTI of APEC and acts as the main link between the country and the 21 economies of the forum. In this function, it coordinates Peruvian participation in key meetings, it promotes the definition of national agendas aligned with regional priorities, such as gender inclusion, environmental conservation, and digitalization.
It also represents the country before the General Secretariat of APEC and other international organizations, promoting technical cooperation, the exchange of good practices in science, technology and innovation and the creation of strategic networks.
This milestone reinforces the national strategy to invest in science and technology, since it not only strengthens internal abilities, but also positions Peru as a key actor in innovation governance in the Asia-Pacific basin. Concytec reaffirms its commitment to build a sustainable, inclusive and competitive future, where international collaboration is a development lever.
