Brazil Advances Agenda pela Ciência 2026 to Boost Strategic Science and Technology Funding
Brazil's Ministry of Science launches Agenda pela Ciência 2026 to strategically guide parliamentary funding toward transformative science and technology projects nationwide.
- • MCTI’s Agenda pela Ciência 2026 guides parliamentary funding to strategic science and technology projects.
- • The agenda is structured around six priority areas aligned with national development goals.
- • Key focuses include strengthening the National Science, Technology and Innovation System and advancing digital and space technologies.
- • The Finep Mais Inovação Brasil program supports innovative clean energy projects with a submission deadline of August 31, 2026.
Key details
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) is intensifying efforts in 2026 to implement the Agenda pela Ciência, a strategic framework designed to guide parliamentary amendments toward impactful science, technology, and innovation projects across Brazil. Presented initially to federal deputies in 2025 during a Committee on Science and Technology (CCT) meeting, the agenda is structured into six key priority areas. These focus on aligning legislative support with projects that promise significant long-term economic, social, and scientific benefits.
Luiz Rodrigues, head of MCTI's Special Advisory for Parliamentary and Federative Affairs, highlighted that the ministry seeks to deepen dialogue with parliamentarians to ensure proposed initiatives are technically mature and aligned with national priorities. The agenda’s core purpose is to transform parliamentary amendments into strategic planning and sustained investment tools, thereby enhancing predictability, transparency, and scale in funding.
Among the prioritized projects are efforts to strengthen the National Science, Technology and Innovation System, development of digital technologies vital for national sovereignty, and advancement of the Brazilian Space Program, including flagship missions such as Mission Amazon and the consolidation of the local space industry. Additionally, the agenda embraces social technology initiatives, scientific education, and broadening public engagement with science, directly impacting the Brazilian population.
To complement these strategic goals, MCTI launched the Finep Mais Inovação Brasil program, targeting innovation in clean energy. This program supports projects in areas like low-carbon energy generation, hydrogen technology, and energy storage solutions, with applications open until August 31, 2026, promoting Brazil’s sustainable development and competitive stance in the global market.
The organized approach for parliamentary funding emphasizes technical feasibility and budget adequacy, aiming to optimize execution efficiency and facilitate decision-making for parliamentarians. This framework is expected to deliver tangible results for the country by fostering systemic impact through scientific and technological advancements.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
