Finep launched a series of 13 calls under the Mais Inovação Brasil program offering R$3.3 billion in non-reimbursable economic subsidy (subvenção econômica) for innovation projects. Calls cover digital technologies, health, energy transition, sustainable agribusiness, defense and more, are open to companies of all sizes, and have submission deadlines extending through August and September 2026.
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Finep opens R$3.3bn Mais Inovação Brasil grants; calls close Aug–Sep 2026
Why this matters for founders
Brazilian founders building innovative products can apply through finep.gov.br for non-dilutive grant funding covering technical teams, consulting, equipment and R&D — check which of the 13 calls fits your sector before its August/September 2026 deadline.
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