Apucarana launches innovation and leadership awards

The Commercial, Industrial and Service Association of Apucarana (ACIA), in partnership with the Conecta Apucarana ecosystem and Sebrae, has launched the Conecta Awards to recognize innovation and leadership in the region.

The initiative includes two main categories: the Innovative Company Award and the Innovative Leaders Award. The former is open to businesses based in Apucarana that implemented innovative projects between April 2023 and June 2026. Eligible participants range from individual micro-entrepreneurs (MEI) and small businesses to medium and large enterprises, startups, and non-profit institutions. Innovation can be demonstrated through products, services, processes, marketing, or organizational management.

The Innovative Leaders Award aims to recognize professionals, educators, public agents, and managers who drive positive impacts in entrepreneurship, new business development, education, and digital transformation.