Apex-Brasil, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and the Embassy of Brazil in Lisbon, in partnership with Serpro, Sebrae, Embratur and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MCTI), promote the Internationalization Mission for Brazilian startups interested in the European market. The mission lands in Portugal, in the month of November, to perform at the Web Summit, one of the largest technology conferences, entrepreneurship and innovation of the world
The Brazilian delegation will be composed of up to 80 technology-based companies, with scalable solutions and the potential to open operations in Portugal or Europe. 25% of the spots are reserved for women-led startups, 25% for startups from the North and Northeast regions and 50% for startups from any region. The applications for the selection process go until August 18 and can be made at theprogram page.
Benefits
The selected startups for the mission will have access to a series of benefits, including
- Access to the Web Summit Startup Program: each company will be entitled to three credentials, a day of exhibition and participation in all activities of the mentioned program
- In-person activities in Lisbon: during the event, participants will be able to enjoy in-person pitch training, seminars on the local ecosystem and innovation events
- Training and mentoring: all selected startups will participate in a mandatory training that takes place from September 9 to October 31. Furthermore, they can choose between three optional trails, according to your objectives in the mission
Serpro Trail
The federal government's technology state company is participating for the third time in the Internationalization Mission at the Web Summit and will be responsible for the track "Serpro Program for Partnership with Startups", indicated for companies that use information technology at the core of their business. Topics such as biometrics, information security, Massive APIs and scalable business models will be discussed in this training
The other optional paths are for companies seeking foreign investment and those wishing to open operations in Portugal
Brazil united by innovation
For Loyanne Salles, superintendent of Communication and Marketing of Serpro, the support of the state-owned company for the International Expansion Mission reinforces its role as the main public information technology company of the Brazilian government. This joint effort, according to her, demonstrates the government's unity in promoting and expanding the market for national startups, both in Brazil and abroad
"By driving innovation and technological development", we seek to position Brazil as a global innovation hub. The Web Summit is not just a showcase of innovation, but a catalyst for opportunities that transforms ideas into global businesses. Furthermore, the mission consolidates each year as an effective strategy, opening doors to new markets and strategic partnerships, strengthening the Serpro brand within this ecosystem, evaluates the superintendent
