Financial support approved by the Regional Government, through the Regional Directorate for Science and Technology, to the Research and Development (R&D) Units from the University of the Azores, accredited in the Scientific and Technological National System, following the 2017/2018 R&D Units evaluation process promoted by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. This support is intended to contribute to the expenses related to the maintenance, management, and development of the general activities of CEEAplA.