Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Brazil) Facts for Kids

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Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Agency overview
Portuguese: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação


Formed	15 March 1985; 40 years ago (1985-03-15)
Type	Ministry
Jurisdiction	Federal government of Brazil
Headquarters	Esplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco E Brasília, Federal District
Annual budget	$13.32 b BRL (2023)
Agency executives	Luciana Santos (politician), Minister Luis Rebelo Fernandes, Executive-Secretary Marcia Cristina Barbosa, Secretary of Policies and Strategic Programs Inácio Arruda, Secretary of Science and Technology for Social Development Guila Calheiros, Secretary of Technological Development and Innovation Henrique de Oliveira Miguel, Secretary of Science and Technology for Digital Transformation

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) is a very important part of the Brazilian government. Think of it like a special team that helps Brazil grow smarter and more advanced. Its main job is to coordinate all the cool stuff happening in science, technology, and new ideas across the country.

This ministry works to make sure Brazil is always learning and inventing new things. It helps fund research, supports scientists, and encourages new technologies. The person in charge of this big team is called the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Teams That Help the Ministry

The MCTI works with many different groups to achieve its goals. These groups are like specialized teams, each focusing on a different area of science and technology. Here are some of them:

Brazilian Innovation Agency (FINEP): This agency helps fund new and creative projects. It supports companies and researchers who are trying to invent new things or improve old ones.
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq): This group supports scientists and students. They give out scholarships and grants to help people study and do research.
National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN): This commission deals with all things related to nuclear energy. They make sure it's used safely and for good purposes, like in medicine or for generating electricity.
Brazilian Center for Physics Research (CBPF): This is a place where scientists study physics. They explore how the universe works, from tiny particles to huge galaxies.
National Institute for Space Research (INPE): This institute focuses on space and the environment. They study weather, climate change, and even launch satellites into space!
Brazilian Space Agency (AEB): This agency is in charge of Brazil's space program. They work on rockets, satellites, and exploring space.
Brazilian National Laboratory of Scientific Computation (LNCC): This lab uses powerful computers to solve complex science problems. They help scientists run simulations and analyze huge amounts of data.
Brazilian National Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA): This institute is all about math! They do advanced research in pure and applied mathematics, helping to solve problems in many fields.
Brazilian National Laboratory of Synchrotron Light: This lab has a special machine called a synchrotron. It creates very bright light that scientists use to study materials at a tiny level, like atoms and molecules.
Renato Archer Research Center (CTI): This center works on new technologies, especially in areas like information technology and microelectronics. They help turn new ideas into useful products.