Microbiological techniques receives a grant under the subprogramme "Torres Quevedo"

With date 26 March, microbiological techniques, was the subject of granting of aid under the subprogramme 'Torres Quevedo', thanks to the presentation of the project ' development of microbiological procedures and creation of a collection of strains: application to the recovery of damage to the environment caused by hazardous products '. The project is included in the instrumental approach of human resources of the National Plan of scientific research, development and technological innovation (RDI) 2008-2011. The instrumental line of human resources brings together instruments whose strategic objectives are increasing in quantity and quality of the personnel engaged in r & d and innovation activities.

The Torres Quevedo subprogramme financed by subsidies, the recruitment of researchers doctors by companies, business associations, technology centres and science and technology parks. It is, on the one hand, promote the career of young researchers and, on the other hand, support and strengthen the recruitment of highly qualified staff in the business sector, especially SMEs and private non-profit research agencies and enhance horizontal mobility between OPISuniversities and companies.

With the granting of this aid, microbiological techniques expected to strengthen its current position in the biotechnology market, consolidating its operational strategy in the environmental sector, offering microbiological solutions geared to the rehabilitation of sites contaminated by organic compounds and to the optimization of biological processes associated with the production of biogas.