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Brazilian technological and digital development funding

Overview

Brazil is implementing various funding initiatives to advance technological development and digital integration.

In mid-September, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and Finep selected Monashees Gestão de Investimentos to manage a R$ 500 million private equity fund. This fund, part of the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan (PBIA), aims to support AI startups by utilizing up to R$ 205 million in public contributions to catalyze private investment.

By late September, SENAI and Finep launched the 11th edition of the Smart Factory initiative. This program provides over R$ 47.5 million in non-reimbursable resources to assist micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation. The initiative focuses on Industry 4.0 technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Entities

Finep · BNDES · Smart Factory · Aloizio Mercadante · Monashees

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    SENAI and Finep launch R$ 47.5 million fund for industrial digital transformation

    SENAI and Finep launched a R$ 47.5 million fund to support digital transformation in Brazilian industry, focusing on software, hardware, and integrated solutions for SMEs.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    BNDES and Finep select Monashees to manage R$ 500 million AI fund

    BNDES and Finep selected Monashees to manage an AI-focused investment fund that could mobilize up to R$ 500 million to support Brazilian startups.

Sources

atualidadepolitica.com.br · brasil247.com · consecti.org.br · eaemaq.com.br · noticiabrasil.net.br · telesintese.com.br