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nexBio Amazônia 2nd edition

nexBio Amazônia aims to bring together Swiss and Brazilian startups to work in areas of the Amazon bioeconomy. The main objective is to initiate sustainable, short-term, easy, and quick-to-implement technological solutions that improve the sustainability and efficiency of existing production chains.

nexBio Amazônia 2nd edition
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SWISS-BRAZILIAN SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION PROGRAM FOR THE BIOECONOMY

Swissnex in Brazil, together with the Leading House for the Latin American Region – University of St. Gallen (GIMLA-HSG), the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), the Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (Confap) and Pólen (Public Management Innovation Laboratory) are pleased to invite to join the second edition of the Swiss-Brazilian Open Innovation Program for the Bioeconomy, nexBio Amazônia.

nexBio Amazônia aims to bring together Swiss and Brazilian startups to work in areas of the Amazon bioeconomy. The main objective is to initiate sustainable, short-term, easy, and quick-to-implement technological solutions that improve the sustainability and efficiency of existing production chains.

Starting 21 July and ending 01 August, the program will cover all costs for Swiss and Brazilian technology-based startups with the potential to profit from revolutionizing sustainable supply chains of local high-value forest products.

PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXBIO AMAZÔNIA PROGRAM AND COUNT ON SWISSNEX IN BRAZIL'S SUPPORT TO:

The nexBio Amazônia program is designed to substantially accelerate the implementation process of sustainable technologies and, therefore offers:

Targeted introductions and matchmaking with relevant customers, investors, and business partners as well as local stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and civil society
Immersion in the local innovation ecosystem and culture through workshops, mentoring, and networking events
Guided field trips to local production sites in the Amazon rainforest
Connection with complementing local and international startup programs, accelerators, and funding mechanisms to guarantee the continuation of the product implementation
Internationalization counseling, market intelligence, and scouting services
Support for development and testing of service and business model
Logistic and administrative support

The program partners will fully cover the costs of travel and accommodation, as well as on-site trips, transportation, events, and meals. The nexBio Amazônia program will take place in the Brazilian state of Pará and Amazonas for two weeks, from Monday, July 21, 2025, to Friday, August 01, 2025

Submission deadline: 14.02.2025

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