# Santa Catarina industrial and agro-industrial development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santa-catarina-industrial-and-agro-industrial-development > Updated: 2026-09-02T14:01:56.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 2. Efforts to strengthen the industrial and agro-industrial sectors in Santa Catarina have focused on technological integration and regional strategic planning. Initial initiatives involved industrial missions led by Sebrae/SC in partnership with FIESC, SENAI, and SINDIMEC. These missions targeted the metalworking sector in Western Santa Catarina, exposing entrepreneurs to advanced practices such as robotics, 3D printing, and automation through visits to major companies like WEG and General Motors. Subsequent strategic developments included the Regional Agro-industrial Strengthening Program (ProFAR) working with Sebrae/SC to coordinate with municipal associations. These meetings with mayors and agricultural officials aimed to foster the formalization and competitiveness of small rural businesses through integrated regional strategies for 2026 and 2027. Recent developments confirm the ongoing role of the ProFAR program in driving regional agro-industrial strengthening. This work remains a key component of broader regional efforts to develop small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and innovation ecosystems within the state. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Economic development and vocational training initiatives expand in Brazil and Mozambique Regional initiatives in Brazil and Mozambique are driving economic growth through startup internationalization, SME support, and diverse professional training programs. 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/profar-and-sebraesc-define-agro-industrial-strategies-in-santa-catarina ### 2026-08-24: Sebrae/SC leads industrial mission to strengthen Santa Catarina metalworking sector Sebrae/SC led a business mission to promote industrial innovation and automation for the metalworking sector in Western Santa Catarina, supporting the region's growing diverse economy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebraesc-leads-industrial-mission-to-strengthen-santa-catarina-metalworking-sector --- Cite as: Santa Catarina industrial and agro-industrial development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/santa-catarina-industrial-and-agro-industrial-development