Brazil certifies over 1,100 students in robotics and computer maintenance while IFRS launches a free online database administration course to expand tech education in 2026.
Brazil marks 45% completion of the Norte Conectado Program, installing 13,200 km of fiber optic along Amazon rivers to improve Northern states' internet access by 2028.
Rio Grande do Norte establishes the PopCiência Potiguar Program to increase science access and inclusion through education, professional training, and cultural integration.
Brazil launches innovative robotics and AI education programs for municipal students in Anápolis and seniors in Maricá, promoting technological literacy across generations.
Municipal Science and Technology Councils in Maricá and Congonhas launch initiatives to boost innovation and economic diversification in 2026.
FGV study outlines Brazil's strong potential and challenges to becoming a global digital infrastructure hub, highlighting investment needs and policy recommendations.
Brazil's public sector is launching thousands of free technology courses online and in-person, enhancing digital skills and employability for youth and adults in the Federal District and Campina Grande.
Brazil commits over R$12 million to advance technology and social innovation initiatives focused on education, solidarity economy, and accessibility in the Northeast region.
New technology and education centers in Northeast Brazil are set to foster local talent and boost regional innovation, with campuses opening in Fortaleza and Teresina.
Public science and technology events in Brazil in 2026 showcased interactive exhibits and student innovation to foster community engagement and education.
São José dos Campos and Campinas will host science and technology events in September 2026 highlighting innovation through free tours and an innovation week with diverse thematic tracks.
Espírito Santo introduces its inaugural science and technology award, while Brasília's Planetarium launches Biotech XP to boost public engagement in science through interactive experiences.
Innovations like smart vests, AI-generated player avatars, and detailed performance data mark the 2026 World Cup as a new era in football technology and athlete monitoring.
Brazil's public investment in science and technology rose 30% from 2021 to 2024, prompting calls for permanent, stable funding amid ongoing challenges.
Leon Amaral, a 14-year-old from Natal, Brazil, achieved remarkable success in an international NASA-related space science competition in the US, winning half of the program's challenges against global peers.
Brazil launches its Quantum Technologies Residency Project with 156 scholarships and a R$200 million quantum computing center to boost technological sovereignty.
Brazil inaugurates CTERSÃ in the Semiárido to enhance renewable energy research and innovation, focusing on solar, wind, biomass, biofuels, and hydrogen.
Community-focused events in Umuarama and Bom Jesus engage hundreds in science and technology, promoting innovation and education.
Brazil ramps up public and private investments in science, technology, and space sovereignty with new funding, projects, and a supercomputer donation to UFSC.
Cefet-MG inaugurates the High-Performance Computing Center (CCAD), a R$ 1.5 million investment to advance AI and data-driven research in Minas Gerais.
Rondônia's new Innovation Law guarantees dedicated funding and support to strengthen science and technology, boosting regional competitiveness and economic development.
An exploration of how data analytics and the largely unseen workforce behind it are transforming the 2026 World Cup experience.
The Centelha 3 startup acceleration program in Alagoas will support up to 47 innovative startups with technical and financial aid, facilitated by Hub SENAI.
Brazil's Ipen institute uses a mobile electron accelerator unit to degrade microplastics in water and applies nuclear techniques to track pollution globally.
Ceará enhances public higher education technology with 1,150 new computers and invests R$7.5 million in digital literacy labs across 75 public schools.
Brazil’s Itaipu Parquetec and Alagoas’ Polo Tecnológico are key innovation hubs driving economic growth and regional development through technology and entrepreneurship.
Students in Bahia and Curitiba lead innovative scientific projects showcased at major educational events, highlighting Brazil's commitment to science and technology education.
Paraná launches Brazil's first science and technology cooperative, while Goiás establishes a public tech company and digital bank to foster innovation and public service modernization.
Brazil launches new initiatives like Paracambi's Laboratório Maker and Jacareí's mobile science museum to boost student access to STEM education and innovation.
DJ Alok's Floresta Áurea project uses concert drones to disperse native seeds, reforesting 12 hectares of the Mata Atlântica in São Paulo with 67 species.
New plasma hygiene technology improves astronaut health for lunar and Martian missions while advanced methods boost discovery of exoplanets, enhancing space sustainability and exploration.
Pelotas inaugurates a new council to guide science and technology policy, while Paraná's Carreta da Inovação brings hands-on tech experiences to Rio Bom and Irati.
Brazil's MCTI and Finep unveil a R$100 million fund to maintain key research equipment, ensuring continuity of scientific infrastructure nationwide.
Piauí has become Brazil’s most digital state with extensive digital public services, telemedicine, and AI in education, earning national and international recognition.
Alagoas, Rio de Janeiro, and Campina Grande launch initiatives supporting startups, young scientists, and tech industries to boost innovation and economic growth in 2026.
Brazilian legislation advances protection of critical tax incentives for research and launches funding to boost inclusive science events nationwide.
Brazil's recent international initiatives in Southeast Asia and China are enhancing semiconductor industry capacities and expanding student exchanges to promote technological innovation.
Colatina hosts a science engagement event while national leaders focus on technology-driven municipal transformation.
Brazil's science and technology sectors face political and funding challenges ahead of the 2026 elections, with renewed innovation efforts and calls for sustained investment.
South American science agencies meet in Curitiba to establish a joint innovation and cooperation agenda under Mercosul.