The COPPE/UFRJ Business Incubator, an institution which is part of the UFRJ Science Park, opened a call for tenders to select new companies focused on technology and innovation. Applications can be sent until June 15, 2016 and all information is available at the Incubator’s website (http://www.incubadora.coppe.ufrj.br). The tender aims at filling up to 5 vacant posts and the proposals can be presented by individuals or companies, either individually or in partnerships, and their objective may be the development of a new line of products or services. This can be done either through an existing company or through one to be created. All proposals should meet criteria such as: level of innovation of the product or service, potential of interaction with UFRJ and technical and economic feasibility. Throughout its more than 20 years of activity, the Incubator has supported the creation of 90 companies, responsible for creating more than 1250 highly qualified jobs.”
