# Entrepreneurship and training initiatives in Manaus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/entrepreneurship-and-training-initiatives-in-manaus
> Updated: 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Manaus has implemented various initiatives to support local entrepreneurship and professional development.

Through the Municipal Secretariat of Labor, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Semtepi) and Sebrae-AM, the city completed its 345th Empretec training class. This program uses a United Nations methodology to help participants develop strategic business skills and sustainable growth.

Additionally, the FavEla Empoder@ program, a partnership between Softex and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), launched professional training for 263 women in the West Zone. The initiative focuses on female entrepreneurship in peripheral territories, offering vocational training in sectors such as sewing and marketing, alongside business acceleration, mentorship, and potential seed capital to foster financial autonomy.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Manaus launches professional training for 263 women via FavEla Empoder@

The FavEla Empoder@ program, a Softex and BNDES partnership, has begun training 263 women in Manaus to foster entrepreneurship and financial autonomy in peripheral areas.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-launches-professional-training-for-263-women-via-favela-empoder

### 2026-08-08: Manaus City Hall completes 345th Empretec entrepreneurship training class

The Manaus City Hall and Sebrae-AM completed the 345th Empretec training class, a UN-based program designed to enhance entrepreneurial skills and strategic business management in the city.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manaus-city-hall-completes-345th-empretec-entrepreneurship-training-class

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