Final Days to Apply for Prêmio Empreendedora 2026 Recognizing Women Entrepreneurs in Curitiba
Applications for the Prêmio Empreendedora 2026, honoring innovative women entrepreneurs in Curitiba, close on June 21, offering awards and ongoing support.
- • Application deadline for Prêmio Empreendedora 2026 is June 21, 2026.
- • Categories include MEI, ME, EPP, and Startup for women-led businesses.
- • The program offers ongoing training, mentorship, and networking, beyond the award itself.
- • Evaluation occurs July 6-August 28; awards ceremony on October 16.
Key details
Women entrepreneurs in Curitiba and the Metropolitan Region have until June 21, 2026, to submit their applications for the Prêmio Empreendedora 2026. Organized by the City Hall of Curitiba through the Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development and Innovation (SMDEI) and the Curitiba Agency for Development and Innovation, the prize seeks to honor women who lead innovative and sustainable businesses with economic and social impact across various sectors.
The award features categories for Microentrepreneur Individual (MEI), Microenterprise (ME), Small Business (EPP), and Startups. Beyond the prestige of the prize, the program fosters an empowering network offering training, mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities throughout the year to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship.
Applications will be evaluated between July 6 and August 28, with the awards ceremony scheduled for October 16. Sérgio Bento, municipal secretary, emphasized the platform’s role in sharing inspiring entrepreneurial stories, while Dario Paixão, president of the Curitiba Agency, highlighted how it facilitates new business connections. Previous winners have credited the award with increasing their business visibility and opportunities, stressing the importance of perseverance and networking in their success journeys.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
