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Brazil and Portugal intensify their commitment to technological innovation.
In recent days, Brazil and Portugal have reinforced their commitment to technological innovation and artificial intelligence, seeking to expand competitiveness and inclusion in the technology sector. Serpro's participation in the Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon highlighted the public company's role in fostering national innovation, focusing on regional diversity, social inclusion, and female representation in the supported startups. Serpro's president, Alexandre Amorim, emphasized that the state-owned company contributes to the country's technological development and essential public policies, reaffirming Brazil's position as a leader in digital government and information security.
Impacts and numbers
- Serpro fully sponsored the participation of Brazilian startups in the international event;
- More than 55% of the world's radical innovations in AI, drones, and smart cities are Chinese, according to a recent study;
- Brazil is the 5th largest producer of electronic waste in the world, but recycles less than 3% of the total;
- Brazilian initiatives like the startup Circoola use AI for circular logistics and electronics recycling;
- The BB School Feeding Project in Valparaíso de Goiás brought transparency and efficiency to public management through technological innovation.
Europe is racing against time to avoid losing ground.
While Brazil advances in innovation with a focus on social impact and sustainability, Europe faces challenges in maintaining its position in the new technological era. A recent study points out that, although the European Union possesses a solid scientific base, it lacks coordination and urgency to compete with China and the United States in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum computing. China, in turn, leads in areas such as computer vision, intelligent surveillance, and quantum sensors applied to defense and seismic prediction.
Recommendations for Europe
- Direct strategic funding toward critical technologies;
- Use public purchasing as a driver of technological demand;
- Establish a European Observatory of Critical Technologies to monitor patents and global trends.
Green and digital innovation in Brazil
Brazil is also making progress in integrating technology and sustainability. Startups like Morfo are using drones and sensors for technological reforestation, while Circoola Brasil is applying artificial intelligence to improve the recycling of electronic waste, addressing one of the country's biggest environmental challenges. These initiatives were highlighted at recent events that reinforce the importance of the energy transition and the circular economy for the future.
Outlook for 2026
The results of these innovations will be presented at the National Innovation Congress in March 2026, focusing on mobilization for the ecological and digital transition. The event aims to consolidate a network between companies, researchers, and investors to accelerate high-impact solutions, especially in the areas of deeptech, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.
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