Brazil advances in AI and innovation with new projects.

Brazil continues its accelerated pace of technological transformation in 2025, with particular emphasis on investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the launch of a national satellite, and innovation events that place the country at the center of the global stage.

AI Supercomputer and Digital Sovereignty

According to the federal government, Brazil will have one of the five most powerful AI supercomputers in the world by the end of 2025. The project is part of the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan, which foresees investments of up to R$23 billion by 2028. The goal is to strengthen data security and the country's digital sovereignty, enabling advances in research, health, climate, and public safety.³.

First national 100% satellite

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) has developed the first Brazilian satellite using national technology, the 100%, which will be launched by the end of November. The project focuses on environmental and climate monitoring, strengthening the country's capacity for Earth observation and natural disaster management.¹.

Events and the drive for innovation

Between November 13th and 14th, Santos hosted the first edition of Digital Week, with over 100 speakers and the presence of CEOs from major companies, such as WhatsApp. The event reinforces Brazil's role as a hub for innovation and attracting global talent.¹.

Furthermore, Serpro sponsored 25 Brazilian startups at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, expanding the international reach of national companies and boosting the digital economy.¹.

Economic impact and labor market

Despite the economic slowdown, with projected GDP growth of 2.21% and inflation of 4.61% by 2025, the technology sector stands out. Brazil leads Latin America in salaries for technology professionals, with engineers and data scientists earning an average of US$67,000 per year. However, there is internal disparity: areas such as sales, marketing, product development, and design are still below international standards.⁵.

According to a survey by ABES and IDC, 751,300 of medium and large-sized Brazilian companies plan to increase their IT investments in 2025, and 961,300 already use or intend to use AI in the next 12 months.⁴.

Challenges and opportunities

• Advances in AI and digital infrastructure
• Strengthening technological sovereignty
• Wage inequality between technical and non-technical fields
• Overall economic slowdown, but sectoral growth in technology.

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