Brasilia's Start BSB program opened its 3rd cycle on July 29, 2026, offering non-reimbursable economic subsidy across three tracks: up to R$53,000 (ideation/Eixo I), up to R$110,000 (incubation/pre-acceleration/Eixo II), and up to R$200,000 (acceleration/Eixo III). Registration runs in two mandatory phases: Phase 1 (July 10-August 3) and Phase 2 (August 4-September 3, 2026), open to startups in the Federal District and the surrounding RIDE metro region.
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Start BSB 3rd cycle opens: up to R$200k economic subsidy for DF startups
Why this matters for founders
Founders based in the Federal District or RIDE should register at start.bsb.br before September 3, 2026, picking the track (Eixo I/II/III) that matches their stage - Eixo I even accepts individual applicants who have not yet formed a company.
Source: Empreender Brasilia
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