On July 11, the UFRJ Science Park and Faperj (Research Support Foundation of the State of Rio de Janeiro) signed a partnership, in which the companies located in the Science Park can be part of the Rede Rio of Computers.
Launched in 1992, the Rede Rio of Computers is one of the main instruments for scientific development of the State of Rio de Janeiro. It connects university R&D centers, education institutions, research, science and technology. The tool allows for the development of specific projects that need infrastructure in high-speed, safe network.