The Government Council of the Cabildo of Tenerife has approved a fund of €857,000 aimed at “strengthening” the volcanic monitoring system on the island.
In the meeting this Wednesday, the area of Innovation approved a total investment of €2,023,000 for volcanic research, genomic data analysis, and the development of virtual assistants with artificial intelligence to “optimise public administration.”
In total, there are three separate funds allocated to the Technological Institute of Renewable Energies.
On one hand, the fund related to volcanic monitoring will go through the Volcanological Institute of the Canary Islands (Involcan). According to the insular institution in a statement, Tenerife’s volcanic monitoring system is one of the “most advanced in Europe.”
“This system allows for timely detection of signs of volcanic activity, anticipating possible eruptions and activating rapid response mechanisms, thereby reinforcing the safety of the entire island,” the statement notes.
They also report that this amount will expand control over air quality, through stations that measure the presence of pollutants in real-time.
The largest fund approved this Wednesday is for genetic research: €1,090,000. This fund aims to strengthen the ITER laboratory that studies DNA.
“This laboratory enables the investigation of diseases, the development of more precise treatments, the protection of endangered species, and the improvement of crops, and is part of a clear commitment to make Tenerife a benchmark in science, biotechnology, and supercomputing,” conveys the insular institution.
The third project, ATLAS, will receive €85,000 and aims to test how artificial intelligence can help make administrative processes easier, faster, and more efficient.
This tool, still in the pilot phase, will be capable of automatically drafting documents such as tender specifications, reducing paperwork, saving time, and facilitating management within the public sector.
