UnB's 16th Business and Innovation Fair Highlights Brazil's Growing Innovation Ecosystem
UnB launches its 16th Business and Innovation Fair with record partnerships and technology showcases, while Minas Gerais highlights cultural innovation and tourism at Abav Expo 2025.
- • UnB's 16th Business and Innovation Fair held at Arena BRB in partnership with Festival Curicaca.
- • Over 250 technology transfers and R$ 135 million in royalties highlight FNI's impact.
- • Programa Prisma supports university innovations turning ideas into ventures.
- • Minas Gerais wins Prêmio Excelência Turística at Abav Expo and promotes cultural tourism initiatives.
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The Universidade de Brasília (UnB) inaugurated its 16th Feira de Negócios e Inovação (FNI) at Arena BRB, marking a milestone by hosting the event off-campus and partnering with the Festival Curicaca organized by ABDI. UnB's rector, Rozana Naves, underscored the critical role public universities play in advancing over 90% of Brazil's national research and fostering the country's independence through robust industrial and educational foundations. The Fair showcased more than 250 technology transfers, reflecting significant growth with over R$ 135 million in royalties and R$ 130 million in partnerships accumulated over five years, as noted by CDT director Guilherme Gelfuso. The event also spotlighted the Programa Prisma, converting university innovations into ventures with increased submissions this year. This integration with Festival Curicaca fosters collaboration among universities, startups, government, and industry, enhancing UnB's position in Brazil's innovation landscape.
Meanwhile, Minas Gerais demonstrated its cultural and tourism innovation at Abav Expo 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. The state received the Prêmio Excelência Turística for Digital International Destination, a testament to its effective public-private collaboration. Initiatives like the Rota do Queijo emphasize artisanal food production's economic impact, while the upcoming Seminar on Tourism in São João del-Rei will explore faith and culture intertwined with tourism. Female contributions to Minas' gastronomy were celebrated through culinary showcases by chefs Fabi Rodrigues and Vânia Lima Macedo Borges, highlighting women's vital role in preserving cultural identity, as emphasized by Tourism Undersecretary Patrícia Moreira.
Together, these events exhibit Brazil's multifaceted approach to innovation, blending technology, culture, and entrepreneurship to advance its national development goals.