Brazil SEBRAE SME development initiatives

In late July 2026, Brazil’s development agency SEBRAE coordinated two distinct outreach efforts. On July 27, SEBRAE helped organize a Blue Economy forum in Itajaí and a mentorship‑driven marine‑entrepreneurship session in Ilhabela, targeting micro‑ and small‑enterprises that could supply the naval and defense sectors. The events emphasized engineering, logistics, automation and other specialized services needed for a growing maritime supply chain.

Four days later, SEBRAE’s role broadened to a series of regional fairs and creative‑economy projects across the country, from the industrial trade show in Cataguases to cultural and fashion exhibitions in Caicó and Salvador. The agency highlighted the creative sector’s contribution to GDP, provided mentorship, and secured parliamentary funding for local infrastructure. Together, the snapshots show SEBRAE expanding its support from niche marine‑focused entrepreneurship to a wider array of SME activities in trade, culture and tourism.