Panels, lectures, and strategic connections are part of the program for 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. Among these, only the capital, Curitiba, will hold activities earlier, on Tuesday (18), 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, she participated for the third time and brought her teenage son along. For her, it is important to be part of the innovation ecosystem, connect with other startups, and learn from the speakers’ experiences. At the last edition, held in Londrina, in the north of the state, she had the opportunity to share information about fundraising through public notices.
“Startup Day is great for networking and meeting investors. It’s essential to have your business pitch ready and engage in the proposed activities. I brought my son last year because I believe it’s important to expose him to this environment and encourage entrepreneurship,” says Ana Paula.
Rafael Tortato, coordinator of ICT and Startups at Sebrae/PR, explains that Startup Day aims to strengthen local startup ecosystems. According to him, all technology-based companies, regardless of maturity level, can participate, as well as individuals with ideas looking to bring them to life.
“It’s an opportunity for entrepreneurs to discover the support network available to develop their startups at various stages, as the event includes incubators, investors, accelerators, and universities,” Tortato points out.
Startup Day is collaboratively built, integrating the Sebrae System and the national innovation community. In 2024, the event reached nearly 25,000 participants across Brazil and covered 184 municipalities, including all 26 states and the Federal District. For 2025, Sebrae hopes to surpass these numbers, fostering even more connections and opportunities for startups at the stages of curiosity, ideation, validation, traction, growth, and scale.
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Activities will take place simultaneously across Brazil on March 22. It will be a day dedicated to the theme and segment of startups. Participation is free, but spots are limited. Registrations are open on theSympla platform. Below, check out the cities in Paraná that will host the event, with links to participate:
