# Entrepreneurship support initiatives in Curitiba

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/entrepreneurship-support-initiatives-in-curitiba
> Updated: 2026-09-16T20:13:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Curitiba has implemented several initiatives to support local entrepreneurship and small business growth. In September 2025, the city launched a microcredit program in partnership with Fomento Paraná. By September 2026, the municipal government had released over R$ 2 million in microcredit through 169 finalized contracts to help small business owners invest in inventory, technology, and digital marketing.

Further efforts to support the business community include the introduction of the ‘Curitiba Entrepreneur Manual’, a guide designed to centralize information on tax regimes, credit, and formalization to reduce bureaucracy. Additionally, the city has expanded its list of low-risk economic activities from 606 to 1,200. These local actions coincide with broader initiatives such as the Sebrae ‘Contrata + Brasil’ monitoring panel, which aims to connect micro-entrepreneurs and family farmers to public procurement markets.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Sebrae and Curitiba launch initiatives to support small businesses

Sebrae launched the Contrata + Brasil panel to help small businesses access public procurement, while Curitiba introduced a new entrepreneurship manual to simplify business formalization and growth.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebrae-and-curitiba-launch-initiatives-to-support-small-businesses

### 2026-09-10: Curitiba releases over R$ 2 million in microcredit for entrepreneurs

Curitiba has released over R$ 2 million in microcredit to local entrepreneurs to support business growth and investment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curitiba-releases-over-r-2-million-in-microcredit-for-entrepreneurs

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