Last weekend, Florianopolis hosted the 31st National Meeting of Junior Companies (ENEJ), which brought together more than 4 thousand young people from all over Brazil to discuss the future of university entrepreneurship Brazil Junior, addressed topics such as innovation, social impact and the formation of new leaders.
Throughout the four days, the program included prominent lectures, such as the LED Movement, who explored the importance of authenticity and creativity in professional success, with the participation of influential figures such as the economist Gil do Vigor, journalist Pedro Lins and actress Fernanda Concon. In addition, the presence of G20, through Youth (Y20), It brought a global perspective on how innovative ideas of young people can catalyze social change on an international scale.
“O ENEJ 24 represented another milestone in the history of the Junior Company Movement. We brought 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, said Elias Gabriel, Executive President of Brazil Junior.
This year, the event had an unprecedented partnership with the State University of Santa Catarina (UDESC), which reinforced the importance of educational institutions in the development of university entrepreneurship.
Future of the Junior Enterprise Movement and recognition of companies
During the meeting, the Network's Strategic Planning for 2025-2027 was presented, which sets goals to strengthen the Junior Enterprise Movement (JME) and expand its impact throughout the country. The plan covers topics such as mental health promotion, diversity and inclusion, as well as strengthening support networks to address social and economic challenges.
ENEJ 24 also highlighted the Junior Companies (EJs) that excelled in their activities throughout the year. Junior FEA (FEJESP); EJEM (FJESP) Junior Enterprise Mackenzie Engineering Company (FEJESP); Poli Junior (FEJESP); Forest Jr. Environmental Advisory (FEJESP); Federation of Junior Enterprises of the State of Rondonia (FEJERO); Periodica (FEJEMG Federation of Junior Enterprises of the State of Parana (FEJEPAR); Reaction Junior Consulting Companies of the State of the State of Minas Gerais (FEJEMG Catarina); AgroJFergency of the ICJFJFJFJFJ) they were some of those recognized for their contributions to local development and the empowerment of young leaders.
Victoria Zaboti, Coordinator of ENEJ 24, highlighted that “ENEJ reaffirms the commitment of young people to the future of Brazil. Here, we have seen how entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool to transform realities and promote a more just and inclusive development”.
With the closing of this edition, Brazil Junior announced that Paraiba will be the headquarters of the next ENEJ, scheduled for 2025, with the objective of strengthening young entrepreneurship in the country and boosting the regional economy.
