Brazil Unveils Decade-Long Strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation launches its National Strategy for 2024-2034, with an actionable plan to be developed within 120 days to guide science and innovation policies.
- • MCTI approved the National Strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation 2024-2034 under Portaria nº 10.226.
- • The strategy will serve as Brazil’s main strategic planning tool for science and technology policy for the next decade.
- • An Action Plan for 2027-2031 will be developed within 120 days, detailing goals and initiatives.
- • A working group including experts from the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and Capes will coordinate the plan’s development and submission to the Minister.
Key details
The Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) has officially approved the National Strategy for Science, Technology, and Innovation for 2024-2034, laying out a comprehensive framework to guide the country’s scientific and technological advancement over the next decade. The strategy, formalized through Portaria nº 10.226 released on July 28, 2026, is poised to serve as the key planning instrument for public policies, programs, projects, and initiatives relevant to Brazil's science and innovation sectors.
A critical element of this strategy involves the development of a detailed Action Plan for the period 2027 to 2031. This plan, which must be crafted within 120 days from the decree's issuance, will outline specific initiatives, goals, and practical steps necessary for achieving the strategy’s objectives.
To coordinate the preparation and execution of this plan, MCTI has established a specialized working group headed by the ministry's executive secretariat. This group comprises experts, researchers, and managers with scientific and technological expertise, including representatives from prestigious institutions such as the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) and the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes). Their role includes defining the methodology and timeline for the plan's creation, promoting cooperation across various governmental units and members of the National System of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and consolidating technical contributions into the final proposal.
The working group is also tasked with ensuring that the planned actions are evidence-based and responsive to the country’s innovation system needs. Once finalized, the plan will be submitted to the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation for approval.
This strategic framework signifies Brazil’s commitment to fostering sustained investment in research and innovation, aiming to strengthen its scientific infrastructure and policy coherence over the coming decade. It also aligns academic insights with government management to foster an integrated and effective innovation ecosystem.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
