Dourados ranked among top 10 connected cities in Brazil's Center-West

Dourados has been recognized as one of the ten most connected municipalities in the Center-West region according to the Connected Smart Cities ranking. The survey evaluated technology, innovation, and connectivity initiatives across 466 municipalities in Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul.

The recognition, presented to Mayor Marçal Filho, stems from collaborations between public institutions, private companies, universities, and civil society. Key drivers include the development of Local Innovation Ecosystems (ELI) and specific technological applications, such as systems developed for the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu).

Other notable initiatives include an innovation marathon in an indigenous village, the Family Farming Solutions Olympics during Tecnofan, and the approval of four projects under the Centelha Program in partnership with Finep.