FAPDF's Start BSB 3rd cycle offers non-refundable economic subsidy (subvencao economica) of up to R$53,000 for ideation, R$110,000 for incubation/pre-acceleration and R$200,000 for acceleration to startups based in the Federal District (DF) and its RIDE metro region. The call was published on July 29, 2026, with second-stage applications running August 4 to September 3, 2026, plus training, mentoring and networking through the 2026-2027 cycle. The program is run by FAPDF, linked to the DF science, technology and innovation secretariat.
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Start BSB 3rd cycle opens: up to R$200k non-refundable grants for DF startups
Why this matters for founders
A DF or RIDE-based founder should pick the track matching their stage (ideation, incubation or acceleration) and submit through FAPDF before the September 3, 2026 deadline to lock in non-dilutive capital.
Source: Empreender Brasilia
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