# Regional innovation initiatives in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-innovation-initiatives-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-30T17:14:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Regional innovation and business development initiatives are progressing across various locations in Brazil.

In Alagoas, the Centelha 3 Program has moved approximately 200 proposals into its second phase, which focuses on project development and market analysis. In Minas Gerais, the Itabirito Hackathon concluded with projects addressing flood prevention, air quality, and labor market integration.

New initiatives have been announced for upcoming events in Indaiatuba, focusing on how companies can access public funding and tax incentives for technological modernization. Additionally, an ideathon is scheduled in Pesqueira to develop solutions for local challenges in health, energy, environment, and urban mobility.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Regional innovation and business development events announced in Brazil

Regional innovation initiatives in Brazil include a business incentive seminar in Indaiatuba and an ideathon in Pesqueira focused on local challenges in health, energy, and mobility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-innovation-and-business-development-events-announced-in-brazil

### 2026-09-29: Innovation initiatives advance in Alagoas and Itabirito

Innovation initiatives in Brazil advance as Alagoas releases preliminary results for the Centelha 3 Program and Itabirito concludes its second hackathon focused on sustainable urban solutions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/innovation-initiatives-advance-in-alagoas-and-itabirito

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