Brazil boosts startups at Web Summit Lisbon 2025
Brazil had a significant presence at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, one of the world's largest technology and innovation events, held between November 10 and 13 in the Portuguese capital. With over 370 startups and innovative companies, the Brazilian delegation was coordinated by ApexBrasil in partnership with Sebrae, showcasing scalable solutions with potential for international expansion.
The Brazilian Pavilion was officially inaugurated on November 11th by the presidents of ApexBrasil, Jorge Viana, and Sebrae, Décio Lima. This initiative reinforces the country's commitment to supporting the internationalization of Brazilian startups, highlighting the national ecosystem on the global innovation stage.
Brazil will host the world's largest solar energy event.
Another recent highlight is Brazil's selection to host, for the first time outside of China, the world's largest event in the solar energy sector. This decision reinforces Brazil's leading role in the renewable energy market, especially in solar energy, which has been growing rapidly in the country.
This international event in Brazil should boost investments and strategic partnerships, as well as consolidate the country as a global hub for clean and sustainable technologies.
New phase of Contrata+Brasil strengthens family farming.
In the area of public business, the Brazilian government launched a new phase of the Contrata+Brasil program during COP30 on November 11th, to expand public procurement of food from family farms. The platform connects public bodies to suppliers in a simplified way and now integrates the Food Acquisition Program, promoting social, economic, and climate policies.
Authorities such as Minister Esther Dweck and Ministers Wellington Dias and Paulo Teixeira highlighted the importance of the initiative for strengthening the socio-bioeconomy and sustainability, with symbolic actions such as purchasing food, including açaí, in the Legal Amazon.
Impacts and perspectives
- Brazilian participation in the Web Summit reinforces the internationalization and growth potential of national startups.
- Brazil's selection to host the world's largest solar energy event signals opportunities for investment and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
- Expanding the Contrata+Brasil program strengthens family farming and promotes sustainable public procurement with social and environmental impact.
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