Brazil's Startup Ecosystem Energized by Sebrae/CE Demoday and Jundiaí's Conecta Networking Event
Recent events in Brazil like Sebrae/CE's Demoday and Jundiaí's Conecta Networking are advancing startup visibility, investment, and collaboration across the country.
- • Sebrae/CE's Demoday featured timed pitches by startups after extensive training to attract investors and partners.
- • Jundiaí's Conecta Networking event facilitated strategic business connections for over 130 entrepreneurs using Sebrae methodologies.
- • Both events emphasized collaboration, innovation, and practical insights like public procurement to empower entrepreneurs.
- • Participants highlighted immediate networking successes and new business opportunities from these gatherings.
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In December 2025, Brazil hosted significant events fostering startup innovation and entrepreneurial networking. On December 11, Sebrae/CE held its Demoday at Sebraelab facilities in Fortaleza, Juazeiro do Norte, and Sobral, concluding its 2025 Ciclo. Selected startups, after a rigorous three-month, 40-hour training focused on sustainable growth, presented three-minute pitches of their business models to investors, partners, and public managers. The event spotlighted startups across sectors such as fintech, retail, e-commerce, tourism, and education, aiming to increase visibility, fundraising opportunities, and form strategic partnerships. Gabriela de Aquino, Sebrae/CE's program manager, emphasized the event as a pivotal platform for entrepreneurs to exhibit their market evolution and connect with innovation stakeholders.
Meanwhile, Jundiaí’s Conecta Networking event gathered over 130 local entrepreneurs and professionals to boost business opportunities and the competitiveness of the regional business ecosystem. Hosted by the city's Economic Development, Science and Technology Secretariat with Sebrae's support, the event featured a Sebrae-methodology Business Round that enabled focused strategic connections. Participants reported immediate benefits, including new contacts and potential business deals. The program also offered lectures on collaborative entrepreneurship strategies and guidance on becoming government suppliers, enhancing participant knowledge of public procurement. Secretary Humberto Cereser highlighted the event’s role in linking entrepreneurs to new opportunities, while Fábio Augusto of Sebrae underscored collaboration's importance in entrepreneurial growth.
These events collectively underscore the dynamism of Brazil’s startup scene and the growing emphasis on creating networks, facilitating investments, and fostering innovation to empower entrepreneurs nationwide.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.