Government
InvestSP
São Paulo State investment promotion agency.
Supports foreign investors and soft-landing operations in the state.
Ecosystem Overview
Who does what.
A curated map of 63 institutions that produce, fund, and support innovation in São Paulo — grouped by role. Every entry links to the organization's own website.
Government
5 mappedGovernment
SP Negócios
City of São Paulo's economic development and investment promotion agency.
Attracts investment and supports business expansion in the city of São Paulo.
Government
Desenvolve SP
Development bank of São Paulo State.
Provides credit lines for innovation, sustainability, and infrastructure.
Government
Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (SP)
State secretariat for science, technology, and innovation.
Coordinates state-level innovation policy and programs.
Government
MCTI
Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Federal counterpart shaping national innovation policy affecting São Paulo.
Support
6 mappedSupport
Sebrae-SP
State arm of Brazil's small-business support service.
Programs, research, and capability building for early-stage entrepreneurs.
Support
Sebrae Startups
National Sebrae platform aggregating programs, benefits, and the Startups Observatory data portal.
Single national entry point to Sebrae acceleration programs and public startup data.
Support
Apex-Brasil
Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency.
Promotes Brazilian exports and attracts foreign direct investment, including into São Paulo's tech sector.
Support
Abstartups
Brazilian Startups Association.
Industry association producing annual mapping and community programs.
Support
ABVCAP
Brazilian Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital.
Industry association for private capital in Brazil.
Support
ANPROTEC
National association of entities promoting innovative enterprises.
Represents incubators, accelerators, and technology parks in Brazil.
Universities
8 mappedUniversities
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Brazil's largest and highest-ranked research university.
Principal source of technical talent and research output in the state.
Universities
Unicamp
Public research university in Campinas with strong engineering and applied science programs.
Center of deep-tech spinouts in the Campinas region.
Universities
Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA)
Federal engineering institute in São José dos Campos linked to the aerospace cluster.
Historic training ground for aerospace and deep-tech founders.
Universities
Insper
Private institution focused on business, economics, and engineering.
Trains many founders and investors active in the ecosystem.
Universities
FGV EAESP
São Paulo School of Business Administration at Fundação Getulio Vargas.
Leading business school shaping managerial and policy talent.
Universities
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
Private university with computing, engineering, and business schools in central São Paulo.
Broad-based feeder of tech and business talent to the ecosystem.
Universities
PUC-SP
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.
Traditional producer of humanities, law, and administration graduates.
Universities
Centro Universitário FEI
Engineering-focused private university in São Bernardo do Campo.
Talent pipeline for the ABC industrial region.
Research Centers
5 mappedResearch Centers
FAPESP
São Paulo Research Foundation, the state's science funding agency.
Funds academic research and the PIPE program for research-intensive small businesses.
Research Centers
CPQD
Applied telecom and ICT research center in Campinas.
Industry-focused R&D across telecom, cybersecurity, and digital services.
Research Centers
IPT
Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas do Estado de São Paulo.
Applied research and testing for industry across materials, energy, and environment.
Research Centers
Embrapii
Brazilian Company for Industrial Research and Innovation.
Co-funds industrial R&D projects between companies and research institutions.
Research Centers
Finep
Brazilian federal innovation agency (Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos).
Provides grants and credit for R&D and innovation across Brazil, including São Paulo.
Technology Parks
8 mappedTechnology Parks
Parque Tecnológico de São José dos Campos
Innovation park linked to aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing.
Hosts R&D operations of corporates and research institutes.
Technology Parks
Parque Tecnológico de Sorocaba
State-recognized technology park in Sorocaba (SPAI network).
Hub for industrial innovation and R&D in the Sorocaba region.
Technology Parks
Parque Tecnológico de Piracicaba
Technology park in Piracicaba focused on agribusiness and biotech (SPAI network).
Anchor of the agri-innovation cluster in the interior of São Paulo.
Technology Parks
Techno Park Campinas
Private technology park in Campinas hosting R&D-intensive companies.
Part of the Campinas innovation corridor, home to major tech corporates.
Technology Parks
Parque Tecnológico de Botucatu
State-recognized technology park in Botucatu (SPAI network).
Focus on health, biotech, and agri-innovation in central São Paulo.
Technology Parks
CIETEC-USP
Business incubator on the USP campus in São Paulo.
Incubates technology-based startups spun out of USP and IPEN research.
Technology Parks
Inova Unicamp
Innovation agency of Unicamp.
Handles technology transfer and startup formation from Unicamp research.
Technology Parks
Supera Ribeirão Preto
Innovation and technology park in Ribeirão Preto.
Regional hub for health, agri, and industrial startups in the interior of São Paulo.
Accelerators
7 mappedAccelerators
ACE Cortex
One of Brazil's longest-running startup accelerators.
Early-stage acceleration and corporate innovation programs.
Accelerators
Darwin Startups
Brazilian accelerator investing across early stages.
Cohort-based programs and pre-seed investment.
Accelerators
Google for Startups Accelerator
Google's equity-free accelerator program for growth-stage startups.
Cohort programs delivering technical mentorship from Google engineers and product leaders.
Accelerators
WOW Aceleradora
São Paulo-based accelerator and venture builder.
Early-stage acceleration with cohort programs and follow-on investment.
Accelerators
Endeavor Brasil
Local chapter of the global high-impact entrepreneurship network.
Selects and supports scale-up entrepreneurs with mentorship and networks.
Accelerators
Artemisia
Pioneer accelerator for impact businesses in Brazil.
Supports startups tackling social and environmental challenges at scale.
Accelerators
Instituto Quintessa
Accelerator focused on high-impact businesses.
Supports impact-driven entrepreneurs through structured acceleration programs.
Innovation Hubs
8 mappedInnovation Hubs
Cubo Itaú
Founder community and innovation hub sponsored by Itaú Unibanco.
Central meeting point for startups, corporates, and investors in São Paulo.
Innovation Hubs
Distrito
Innovation platform running data, community, and hub programs in São Paulo.
Runs one of the most cited databases of Brazilian startups and funding.
Innovation Hubs
InovaBra Habitat
Bradesco's innovation hub in central São Paulo.
Corporate-led hub hosting startups, funds, and business units.
Innovation Hubs
Centro de Inovação do Estado de São Paulo
State-run innovation center coordinating São Paulo's public innovation programs.
Anchors state policy for innovation environments across São Paulo.
Innovation Hubs
Arena Hub
Innovation hub connecting corporates, startups, and investors.
Programs and content bridging enterprise innovation and startups.
Innovation Hubs
Inova USP
USP's innovation agency and hub of entrepreneurship programs.
Coordinates technology transfer, incubation, and entrepreneurship across USP campuses.
Innovation Hubs
Impact Hub / AYA Earth Hub
São Paulo node of the global Impact Hub network, now operating as AYA Earth Hub.
Community and workspace for impact-driven founders and organizations.
Innovation Hubs
Green Sampa
São Paulo hub for the green and climate economy.
Convenes climate-tech startups, investors, and public partners in São Paulo.
VC Funds
10 mappedVC Funds
Kaszek
Regional venture capital firm investing across Latin America.
Leading early- and growth-stage investor with a strong São Paulo footprint.
VC Funds
Monashees
São Paulo-based venture capital firm.
Early-stage investor in consumer and enterprise software.
VC Funds
Valor Capital Group
Cross-border venture firm focused on Brazil and the US.
Multi-stage investor with a São Paulo office.
VC Funds
Canary
Early-stage venture firm based in São Paulo.
Pre-seed and seed investor across Latin America.
VC Funds
Astella Investimentos
São Paulo-based venture capital firm.
Seed and Series A investor in Brazilian software companies.
VC Funds
DGF Investimentos
Brazilian venture capital firm.
Growth-stage investor in technology companies.
VC Funds
Redpoint eventures
Early-stage venture firm active in Brazil.
Seed and Series A investor with São Paulo presence.
VC Funds
Igah Ventures
São Paulo-based venture capital firm (formerly e.bricks).
Early- and growth-stage investor in Brazilian tech.
VC Funds
SP Ventures
Venture firm focused on agrifood tech.
Leading Brazilian investor dedicated to agtech.
VC Funds
Maya Capital
Early-stage venture firm active across Latin America.
Seed investor with São Paulo footprint.
Corporations
6 mappedCorporations
Itaú Unibanco
Latin America's largest private bank.
Major corporate partner for financial services innovation and open banking.
Corporations
Bradesco
One of Brazil's largest private banks; sponsor of the InovaBra network.
Runs InovaBra Habitat and Ventures for startup engagement.
Corporations
Vale Ventures
Corporate venture arm of Vale.
Invests in decarbonization and mining-adjacent technologies.
Corporations
Embraer
Global aerospace manufacturer headquartered in São José dos Campos.
Anchor of the state's aerospace innovation cluster.
Corporations
Natura &Co
São Paulo-based cosmetics and personal care group.
Corporate partner in sustainability, biodiversity, and consumer innovation.
Corporations
Ambev
Brazilian beverage company, part of AB InBev.
Runs corporate venture and innovation programs from São Paulo.