Entity data
Entity name
Associação Nonagon - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia de São Miguel
Type of entity
Foundation / NGO / Non-profit associations
Region
Azores
Country
Portugal
Scope of competence
NONAGON – Science and Technology Park of São Miguel, a non-profit association in the Azores, promotes tech development and skilled human capital in ICT and earth, space, and sea observation. As an interface entity in the quadruple helix model, it fosters technology transfer, business support, and entrepreneurship through the Go-On incubator. NONAGON aligns with RIS3 Azores in Agriculture, Blue Growth, Tourism, Space and Data Science, and Health.
Territorial scope
NONAGON is located on São Miguel Island in the Azores and serves the entire Azorean archipelago. Its territorial scope includes regional, national, and international levels, promoting collaboration across the Macaronesian region and beyond. NONAGON supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological development, acting as a strategic hub for knowledge transfer in ICT, earth observation, and emerging sectors.
Priorities and specific objectives
Priority 1 - SMART MAC
Priority 3 - GOVERNANCE MAC
Priority 2 - GREEN MAC
Priority 4 - MOBILITY MAC
Contact person
Name
Maria do Pilar Silva
Position
Project Manager
projetos@nonagon.pt