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Innovation and Disruption: Technology and Sustainability in Focus
Last week, Brazil reinforced its role as a leader in technological innovation and the energy transition, with investments and initiatives that promise to impact strategic sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the environment.
Center of Competence in IFA and R$: 60 million for innovation
Embrapii announced the opening of a public call for proposals to create a Center of Competence in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) based on Brazilian biodiversity. The project, presented at COP30, will receive an investment of approximately R$60 million focused on research and development of technologies that strengthen national pharmaceutical innovation.1.
International consortium and R$ invest 153 million in green technologies.
A new international consortium, led by Embrapii, brings together national and international partners to develop solutions that combine cutting-edge science, circular economy, and energy transition. The total estimated investment is R$ 153 million, focused on high-emission sectors such as steel, cement, and chemicals.1.
AgriZone and agricultural innovation at COP30
At the AgroBrasil pavilion at COP30, experts discussed the use of technologies such as blockchain to ensure transparency and traceability in the agribusiness production chain. Bruno Lobo, scientific director of Planetary X, highlighted the economic potential of Brazilian biodiversity and the role of technology in attracting international capital.7.
Brazil at Agritechnica 2025: highlighting agricultural innovation.
Nine Brazilian companies participated in Agritechnica 2025, the largest agricultural technology fair in Europe. Solutions such as the SaveFarm® system, which uses artificial intelligence for selective spraying, are already in use on more than 200 farms in Latin America, reducing herbicide use by up to 95%.3.
Challenges of innovation: energy consumption and environmental impact
Despite advancements, the rapid growth of technology brings challenges. Data center energy consumption already represents almost 51 Tbp of the total in the United States and could double in the next five years, requiring sustainable solutions to avoid environmental impacts.6.
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