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The objective of the Inova Brasil program is to expand research and development activities in the country. It is turned to companies of all sizes and offers financing of US$ 430,000 to US$ 43 million.
By 2012, the country plans to produce enough to supply Angra I nuclear power plant and 20% of Angra II demand, resulting in annual economy of US$ 25 million. Nine nations can enrich uranium.
Telecommunications company resulting from purchase of Brasil Telecom by Oi aims to expand its customer base from 53 million to 110 million, being 30 million abroad.
The estimate for 2008 is by e-bit, a consultancy specialized in the area. There was growth of 30% over the previous year. Christmas was the period with greatest sales.
Eco Shower Slim, recently launched at an electronic sector fair in Minas Gerais, may be installed in any electric shower. The equipment helps economise water and electric energy.
According to the report of British organisation Demos, the company is one of those that most invests in research in the world. Petrobras turns between 1% and 2% of profit to the area.
The equipment, using 100 kilograms of plastic, heats 8,000 litres of water a day.
A Brazilian inventor has established an innovative solution for public lighting that economises energy, may use solar energy, has received awards and should soon be exported to the Emirates.
An aerospace cooperation agreement was signed between the governments of Brazil and France. The aircraft will be produced by Helibrás, which already makes smaller French helicopters.
The Brazilian hospital should have the first training centre in the area in Latin America. The institution is a pioneer in the use of the Da Vinci robot, operated by the surgeon from a distance, and the intention is to train 450 professionals by the end of the year.
The Brazilian germplasm bank should increase from 107,000 to 150,000 samples by the end of the year. This will elevate the country from the seventh to the fourth position in preservation of genetic material from plant species. The bank is kept by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and should receive samples from the United States.
The minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Martin Rima, signed last week a protocol of intention for the installation of an Aero Vodochody factory in Rio Grande do Norte (NE Brazil). The company has been in operation for 88 years and is one of the most traditional in military aviation in Europe.
