# Peru's Concytec funds scientific projects to mitigate El Niño damage

Peru's Concytec launches a grant program offering up to S/ 200,000 to mitigate El Niño impacts.

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Hans Vásquez, executive director of PROCIENCIA at Concytec, announced a new competitive grant program in Peru designed to finance scientific and technological solutions against the impacts of 'El Niño'. [^1]

The Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) announced the UNICTEC 2026 International Technology Fair to celebrate its 150th anniversary. [^2]

Eligible participants include academic institutions, companies, and public entities, with a preference for projects in advanced development stages that can be executed within a maximum of six months. [^3]

The initiative provides subsidies ranging from S/ 100,000 to S/ 200,000 for research projects focused on the rapid recovery and mitigation of damages. [^4]

There are eighteen prizes available, with expectations to award sixteen subsidies of S/ 100,000 and up to two of S/ 200,000. [^5]

Qualcomm will present innovations in Edge AI, Robotics, and Physical AI to transform productive and industrial processes. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Hans Vásquez, executive director of PROCIENCIA at Concytec, announced a new competitive grant program in Peru designed to finance scientific and technological solutions against the impacts of 'El Niño'. (RPP, News)
2. The Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) announced the UNICTEC 2026 International Technology Fair to celebrate its 150th anniversary. (Agencia Andina, News)
3. Eligible participants include academic institutions, companies, and public entities, with a preference for projects in advanced development stages that can be executed within a maximum of six months. (RPP, News)
4. The initiative provides subsidies ranging from S/ 100,000 to S/ 200,000 for research projects focused on the rapid recovery and mitigation of damages. (RPP, News)
5. There are eighteen prizes available, with expectations to award sixteen subsidies of S/ 100,000 and up to two of S/ 200,000. (RPP, News)
6. Qualcomm will present innovations in Edge AI, Robotics, and Physical AI to transform productive and industrial processes. (Agencia Andina, News)

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