Passo Fundo, one of the main economic and technological hubs in the Northern region of Rio Grande do Sul, will host one of the country's largest innovation and entrepreneurship events. This Saturday (03/22), Arena UPF Park will host the Startup Day Passo Fundo – Boosting Connections and Business, promoted by Sebrae Startups in partnership with the local innovation ecosystem.
With the presence of 42 startups, innovative and technology companies, as well as 14 major market-leading companies, the event will be an opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand their networks and explore new strategic partnerships. The business session will be one of the highlights of the program, allowing each company to present its products and services in a dynamic and interactive format.
The 11th edition of Startup Day is part of a national movement to promote startups and innovative solutions. With the expectation of surpassing the previous edition, which impacted over 26,000 participants in 184 municipalities, the event aims to further expand its reach, reaching more than 300 cities in 2025.
“It is worth highlighting the strategic importance of Startup Day Passo Fundo for the development of our regional innovation ecosystem. We believe that the future is consolidated with collaboration and this event was carefully planned to connect technology companies with market leaders, fostering collaboration and opening doors to new opportunities”, says Niege Canabarro, Innovation and Ecosystem Project Manager at Sebrae RS North Region.
Leading companies driving business
Among the major companies confirmed for the event are Cavalleti SA, Grupo Grazziotin, Grupo FotoSul, Stara, Grupo J2M, Instituto Aliança Empresarial, Mercadados, Robustec, Voa Hub, and Sicredi, in addition to the Passo Fundo City Hall. These corporations are ready to engage with startups and foster partnerships that drive the region's economy and innovation.
How to participate
The event will be entirely in-person and aimed at startups, technology companies and innovative businesses that want to expand their connections and explore new market opportunities.
Startup Day Passo Fundo is an initiative of Sebrae Startups, in partnership with UPF Parque and has the support of the City of Passo Fundo, through the Innovation Department, as well as Comunidade Vértice, Instituto Aliança Empresarial, Voa Hub and Polo Sul.
