São Paulo Empowers Entrepreneurs with Final 2026 Fábrica de Negócios Course and Sebrae Caravan
São Paulo opens registration for its final 2026 Fábrica de Negócios course while Sebrae organizes a Cotia entrepreneur caravan to the Feira do Empreendedor event, boosting local entrepreneurship.
- • Fábrica de Negócios offers 480 free spots in 16 in-person classes starting October 2026, with comprehensive business training.
- • Over 4,600 individuals have graduated since 2019; program sees 97% participant satisfaction.
- • Sebrae Cotia organizes a free caravan on October 22 for entrepreneurs to attend Feira do Empreendedor 2026 at São Paulo Expo.
- • Both initiatives aim to foster economic development, business creation, and financial autonomy in São Paulo.
Key details
The city of São Paulo is advancing support for entrepreneurs through two key initiatives announced for October 2026. Registration opened on September 28 for the last edition of the Fábrica de Negócios course of the year, a free program offering 480 spots across 16 in-person classes set to start in October. Organized by the São Paulo Development Agency (ADE SAMPA), the course targets individuals aiming to launch or better organize small businesses. It covers essentials like pricing strategies, financial management, visual identity, and online sales avenues such as Instagram and websites. Additionally, participants receive mentoring tailored to their needs, a certificate, and a snack kit. Since its inception in 2019, over 4,600 people—79% women, mostly aged 30 to 49, and 93% with high school or higher education—have benefited, achieving a 97% satisfaction rate. The sectors represented predominantly include health and wellness, crafts, beauty, gastronomy, and fashion.
Complementing this educational effort, the Sebrae Aqui Cotia office is organizing a free caravan for local entrepreneurs holding a CNPJ to attend the Feira do Empreendedor 2026 at São Paulo Expo from October 19 to 22. Departing on October 22 at 9 a.m. from Cotia's Paço Municipal, the bus trip offers an opportunity to engage with business development activities, training, networking, and thematic workshops focused on starting, expanding, and managing businesses, as well as social and environmental impacts and fostering entrepreneurship within the city. Interested participants must register by September 30, with limited seats available.
Rodrigo Goulart, São Paulo's Secretary of Economic Development and Labor, highlighted the Fábrica de Negócios as instrumental in transforming ideas into viable, income-generating businesses, thereby promoting economic growth and financial independence for residents. These initiatives reflect São Paulo's commitment to reducing economic disparities and bolstering job creation through comprehensive entrepreneurial development programs.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
