Brazil Strengthens Technological Partnership with Malaysia to Boost Semiconductor Innovation
Brazil and Malaysia expand their technology partnership with new agreements on semiconductor cooperation and engineer training, boosting Brazil's innovation capacity.
- • Brazil and Malaysia signed agreements to enhance cooperation in semiconductors and technology innovation.
- • Eight Brazilian engineers are training in Malaysia through the CI Inovador program focused on semiconductors.
- • Brazil aims to integrate into global tech chains and promote South-South innovation.
- • MCTI is formalizing partnerships and investing in research on rare earth elements critical for semiconductors.
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Brazil has reinforced its collaboration with Malaysia in the field of technology, particularly focusing on semiconductor development, as part of a broader strategy to enhance its scientific innovation and digital sovereignty. During President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's official visit to Malaysia, accompanied by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Luciana Santos, bilateral agreements were signed to deepen cooperation in semiconductor technology and innovation.
Minister Santos highlighted the importance of this partnership in integrating Brazil into global technology chains and advancing South-South innovation. A significant aspect of this cooperation is the specialization of eight Brazilian engineers currently training in Malaysia under the CI Inovador program, which emphasizes advanced technologies like microelectronics.
The collaboration also aims to develop new joint projects, including chip design and food traceability using Brazilian technology. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) is formalizing these international partnerships and is actively investing in research on rare earth elements critical for semiconductor production. Additionally, Brazilian private sector institutions are involved, with exports of innovative chip design tools to Malaysia.
This partnership underscores Brazil's commitment to strengthening its technological capabilities as a state policy to achieve greater digital sovereignty and position itself as a global leader in high-value technology and innovation.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
