Brazil's 2025 Economic Development Initiatives Boost Regional Growth and Entrepreneurship
In 2025, Brazil advanced economic growth through regional initiatives supporting entrepreneurship, credit access, and tourism, notably in Atibaia, Santa Catarina, and Foz do Iguaçu.
- • Atibaia enhances entrepreneurship support with SEDEC, SEBRAE Aqui, and new credit lines for micro and small businesses.
- • Pronampe SC program finances over R$ 579 million in Santa Catarina, aiding more than 5,750 businesses.
- • Badesc celebrates 50 years, investing heavily in economic and infrastructure projects in Santa Catarina.
- • Visit Iguassu's 2026 strategy aims to attract 35 new events and boost tourism in Foz do Iguaçu with international promotion.
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Throughout 2025, Brazil has seen vital public and institutional initiatives promoting economic development across various regions, emphasizing entrepreneurship, credit accessibility, and tourism enhancement.
In Atibaia, the municipal government expanded efforts in the Jardim Imperial area with the Secretaria de Desenvolvimento Econômico (SEDEC). The unit, enhanced with SEBRAE Aqui and a Professional Training Center, offers integrated services to entrepreneurs. Through training programs, income generation support, and the Programa Trampolim, designed to increase employability and facilitate job access, Atibaia fosters local economic and social growth. Additionally, micro and small businesses benefit from credit lines via Banco do Povo and, starting in 2026, Desenvolve SP. The local strategy includes reducing bureaucracy, encouraging innovation, and integrating sustainable and digital transformation initiatives with educational and private sector partnerships.
In Santa Catarina, the Pronampe SC program has been pivotal. Since its launch in early 2023, it financed over R$ 579.82 million across 1,262 operations, with approximately 93.5% of contracts coming from this program supporting micro and small businesses. Pronampe Inovação, introduced in April 2025, injected R$ 9.38 million into 56 operations promoting innovative business models. Badesc, Santa Catarina's Development Agency, contributed over R$ 250.11 million to the state's economy in 2023, confirmed its role as a financial agent for infrastructure programs, and secured a $55 million credit deal with FONPLATA to boost municipal projects. Its 50th anniversary was marked with commemorative events and a book highlighting its regional development impact.
Meanwhile, Visit Iguassu outlined a strategic plan for 2026 to further position Foz do Iguaçu as a top tourist and event destination. Building on the success of hosting 35 new events in 2025 with an economic impact exceeding R$ 180 million, the goal is to attract 35 additional events next year and maintain the city's ranking among Brazil's top three destinations according to ICCA. Efforts include international promotion at major fairs, travel agent training for over 3,000 participants, and launching a comprehensive Visitor’s Guide with curated itineraries. President Jaime Mendes highlighted the organization's confidence in sustaining Foz do Iguaçu’s competitiveness through structured actions.
Together, these initiatives underscore Brazil’s focused approach in 2025 to strengthen regional economies, support small businesses, foster innovation, and enhance tourism by leveraging public policies and coordinated strategies.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
