Digital Transformation Boosts Business Growth in Pará and Piauí

Businesses across the Brazilian states of Pará and Piauí are embracing digital technologies to enhance their growth and operational efficiency. In Pará, initiatives led by the Federal Institute of Pará (IFPA) are guiding entrepreneurs to shift from traditional physical operations towards digital platforms. Professor Glidson Silva, project coordinator at IFPA, highlights the strategic importance of using the internet not only as a showcase but as a powerful sales tool. Entrepreneur Juliane Ranierei has experienced the benefits firsthand by using digital tools to identify challenges and expand her business revenue.

Meanwhile, Piauí reported 12,399 new business registrations in the first quarter of 2026, predominantly driven by individual entrepreneurs. January saw the highest registration numbers with 4,526 new businesses. This surge has been facilitated by Jucepi's online platform, Gov.pi Empresas, which simplifies the registration process through integration with the Balcão Único system, cutting bureaucracy by automatically generating required documents. Jucepi president Alzenir Porto stressed the growing trust in entrepreneurship within the state, supported by these streamlined digital procedures.

Together, these developments reflect a broader trend in Brazil where business digitalization and government-supported online registration platforms are lowering barriers for entrepreneurs and invigorating regional economies.