Brasil Innovation Day in Germany: Building the Future Together

In a world facing increasingly complex challenges, innovation must go beyond technological breakthroughs. It is about developing cutting-edge solutions through collaboration, shared knowledge, and a common vision for a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future.

Brazil Innovation Day in Germany will bring together policymakers, universities, research institutions, technology parks, companies, startups, and innovation leaders from Brazil and Germany to explore emerging trends, exchange ideas, and strengthen strategic partnerships. Together, they will discuss the future of innovation and how international cooperation can drive meaningful and lasting impact.

This event is part of the international science festival Berlin Science Week.

PROGRAM

10:30 am

Opening remarks

· Ambassador Rodrigo Baena Soares

10:45 am

General Overview

· Adriana Faria, President of National Association of Entities Promoting Innovative Ventures (Anprotec)

· André de Castro Pereira Nunes, Funding Authority for Studies and Projects (Finep)

11:25 am

· Silke Poppe, Director of GTAI's Unit for the Internationalisation of Structural Change Regions

11:40 am

Talk: Fraunhofer in Germany and Brazil

· Dr. David Domingos, Fraunhofer IPK

12:10 pm

Standing Executive Lunch Break & Networking

1:00 pm

Panel A: Challenges and opportunities for Brazilian startups expanding into Europe and Germany

· Panelists:

• Dauaride Empere, Science & Startups
• Till Ammelburg, German Accelerator
• Björn-Ove Krahn, Director, Startups International- GTAI
• Claudio Goldbach, Brazilian indtechs in Germany (BiG)
• Moderator: Flávia Fiorin, Scientific and Technology Park of PUCRS (Tecnopuc)

2:45 pm

Coffee Break (45 min)

3:30 pm

Panel B: The role of technology parks in the Brazilian innovation ecosystem and potential partnerships with German institutions

· Panelists:

• Mariana Gomes, São José dos Campos Technological Innovation Park (PIT)
• Steffen Terberl, Berlin Future Sites / Adlershof Technology Park
• Prof. Dr. Silvio Bitencourt da Silva, Tecnosinos
• Prof. Dr. Slawomir Stanczak, xG-Incubator
• Moderator: Ana Flávia Aquino, Embassy of Brazil in Berlin

5:00 pm

Closing remarks

• Maíra Nobre de Castro, National Association of Entities Promoting Innovative Ventures (Anprotec)

Event venue & nearby stays

Embaixada do Brasil em Berlim, Wallstraße 57, Berlin, Germany

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