Panels, lectures, and strategic connections are part of the program of the 11th edition of Startup Day 2025, a collaborative movement by Sebrae that will bring together startups across Brazil for a day of learning and networking on March 22. In Paraná, 19 cities will host the event, which has free registration. Of these, only the capital, Curitiba, will carry out the activities beforehand, on Tuesday (18th), from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the Sebrae/PR headquarters.
Ana Paula de Souza Cruz, CEO and founder of Natu.Me, is already a veteran of the event. In 2024, he participated for the third time and took his teenage son along. For her, it is important to be integrated into the innovation ecosystem, connect with other startups, and learn from the experiences of the speakers. In the last edition, held in Londrina, in the northern part of the state, she had the opportunity to share information about funding through public calls.
“Startup Day is an interesting way to network and meet investors. It’s essential to have your business pitch ready and to go through the proposed activities. I took my son last year because I think it’s important to promote his interaction with this environment and encourage entrepreneurship,” says Ana Paula.
Rafael Tortato, TIC and Startups coordinator at Sebrae/PR, explains that Startup Day aims to strengthen local startup ecosystems. According to him, all technology-based companies, regardless of their level of maturity, can participate, as well as individuals who have an idea and want to turn it into reality.
“It is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn about the support network available to develop their startups at different stages, as the event includes the participation of incubators, investors, accelerators and universities,” says Tortato.
The construction of Startup Day is collaborative, integrating the Sebrae System and the national innovation community. In 2024, the event reached nearly 25,000 participants across Brazil and coverage of 184 municipalities, including the 26 states and the Federal District. By 2025, Sebrae expects to surpass these numbers, further promoting connections and opportunities for startups in the stages of curiosity, ideation, validation, traction, growth, and scaling.
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The activities take place on March 22nd simultaneously throughout Brazil. It will be a day dedicated to the theme and segment of startups. Participation is free, but spots are limited. Registrations are open bySympla platform. Check out the cities in Paraná that will host the event below, with links to participate: