Florianópolis hosted the 31st National Meeting of Junior Companies (ENEJ) this month, event that brought together more than 4,000 young people from all over Brazil to discuss the future of university entrepreneurship. Organized by Brasil Júnior, the ENEJ addressed topics such as innovation, social impact and the formation of new leaderships
The event program included keynote speeches, like that of the LED Movement, that discussed the importance of authenticity and creativity in professional success, with the participation of Gil do Vigor, Pedro Lins and Fernanda Concon. Furthermore, the G20, represented by Youth (Y20), offered a global perspective on the impact of young people's innovative ideas
Recognition of companies from Rio Grande do SulDuring the meeting, the Strategic Planning of the Network for 2025-2027 was presented, that aims to strengthen the Junior Enterprise Movement (MEJ) and expand its impact in the country. The plan includes goals to promote mental health, diversity and inclusion, in addition to strengthening support networks to face social and economic challenges
The ENEJ 24 highlighted the Junior Companies (EJs) of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, associated withFederation of Junior Enterprises of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (FEJERS), who stood out in their activities throughout the year. These companies, linked to local universities, they developed projects focused on innovation, social impact and entrepreneurship
- EPR Consulting (UFRGS)
- Balance (PUCRS)
- Enfitec Junior (UFSM)
- RELAB Jr. Consulting (UFRGS)
- Renova Jr (UNISINOS)
- Junior Vision (UFCSPA)
- Caduceus Junior (UFSM)
- CompAct Jr (UFRGS)
- Sphere Jr. – Architecture and Civil Engineering (UFRGS)
- Junior PS (UFRGS)
- Cloud Jr. (PUCRS)
"ENEJ 24 represented another milestone in the history of the Junior Enterprise Movement". We bring together young people committed to building a more entrepreneurial and innovative Brazil. This edition showed us that we are on the right path to transform our tomorrow, Elias Gabriel stood out, Executive President of Brasil Júnior
With the closing of this edition, Brazil Júnior announced that João Pessoa, in Paraíba, it will be the headquarters of the next ENEJ, scheduled for 2025, with the aim of strengthening youth entrepreneurship in the country and boosting the regional economy