# Azores technological and scientific infrastructure expansion

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> Updated: 2026-08-31T13:09:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Azores region is implementing several technological and scientific infrastructure investments to bolster its role in innovation and connectivity.

In late August 2026, the region announced an investment exceeding 2.8 million euros to expand the TERINOV science and technology park on Terceira Island. This expansion includes new business spaces, technical areas, and a photovoltaic unit. Regional officials noted that these developments aim to position the archipelago as a ‘laboratory of the future’ and leverage its geostrategic importance as a link between Europe and the Americas.

Following this, the Regional Government inaugurated Quantum LabAzores at the Nonagon science park in São Miguel. Supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, the 500,000 euro facility provides quantum technology and emulators to support researchers and local companies. To support this new computational capacity, the Regional Science and Technology Fund is also providing new doctoral scholarships to increase local expertise.

## Claims

- Artur Lima stated that the inauguration of Quantum LabAzores proves the Azores are at the center of the future of innovation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Regional Government of the Azores invested 500,000 euros in the Quantum LabAzores project. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The project was supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Quantum LabAzores provides advanced computing equipment and an integrated solution of quantum technology and emulators. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Regional Science and Technology Fund will soon provide five new doctoral scholarships to reinforce human capacity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The facility is located at the Nonagon – Science and Technology Park of São Miguel in Lagoa. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Azores inaugurates Quantum LabAzores computing facility

The Azores has inaugurated Quantum LabAzores, a 500,000 euro quantum computing and emulation facility located at the Nonagon Science and Technology Park to boost regional innovation and research.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azores-inaugurates-quantum-labazores-computing-facility

### 2026-08-27: Azores expands TERINOV science park with 2.8 million euro investment

The Azores is enhancing its economic and strategic position through a 2.8 million euro expansion of the TERINOV science park and by leveraging its geostrategic role in transatlantic connectivity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azores-expands-terinov-science-park-with-28-million-euro-investment

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