# Development and education initiatives in Mato Grosso > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/development-and-education-initiatives-in-mato-grosso > Updated: 2026-09-10T19:07:57.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Regional development in Mato Grosso, Brazil, has focused on advancing science, technology, and educational opportunities. Initial efforts centered on innovation and sustainability, with Senai MT qualifying 27 projects for the XVIII State Exhibition of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MECTI 2026). These projects spanned sectors such as agriculture and energy efficiency. Concurrently, Sebrae Mato Grosso promoted the role of small businesses in sustainable development through its Sustainability Center. Following these initiatives, the state expanded its focus toward professional and academic development. The “Jovem Talento” program, a collaboration between the state government, Seduc-MT, and IEL MT, introduced 189 paid internships for public school students across 77 municipalities. Additionally, the State University of Mato Grosso (Unemat) launched applications for 155 university extension scholarships in fields including health, technology, and human rights. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Mato Grosso announces new internships and university scholarships Mato Grosso announces 189 “Jovem Talento” internships for public school students and 155 university extension scholarships through Unemat to support professional and academic development. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-announces-new-internships-and-university-scholarships ### 2026-09-04: Innovation and sustainability initiatives advance in Mato Grosso Senai MT and Sebrae Mato Grosso are driving innovation and sustainability in Mato Grosso, with Senai qualifying 27 projects for a state science exhibition and Sebrae promoting green entrepreneurship at TEDx Cui 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/innovation-and-sustainability-initiatives-advance-in-mato-grosso --- Cite as: Development and education initiatives in Mato Grosso. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/development-and-education-initiatives-in-mato-grosso