Industrial tech companies from Espírito Santo receive subsidies of up to R$50,000 to connect with the European innovation market; the Foundation’s leadership will also carry out an institutional agenda.

Another edition of Brazilian Indtechs in Germany (BiG), an initiative promoted by the Espírito Santo Research and Innovation Support Foundation (Fapes) that has been consolidating itself as a strategic bridge for the internationalization of Brazilian industrial tech companies, is approaching. The international mission, organized in partnership with Bcome.global, will take four companies from Espírito Santo to participate in the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from April 15 to 25 in Germany.

In total, ten Brazilian companies will join the BiG 2026 delegation, four of which are from Espírito Santo and have been selected to receive direct support from Fapes: Actiz, Endelevo, iNeeds, and VixTeam. The companies selected by the Foundation will receive subsidies of up to R$50,000 per company to support mission-related expenses and foster the internationalization of innovative solutions developed in the state. The funding comes from the Espírito Santo Science and Technology Fund (Funcitec).

The first international mission of 2026 is part of the FAPES Global program, which selected Germany as the destination due to the strong connections established with German institutions during the 2023 and 2025 editions. According to Fapes Director-General Rodrigo Varejão, in addition to supporting the participation of Espírito Santo-based technology companies, this year’s BiG also aims to strengthen the Foundation’s internationalization agenda in Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I).

“To achieve this, we developed an unprecedented partnership with the Brazil–Germany Chamber of Commerce (AHK), which was responsible for jointly building an institutional agenda with us involving universities, technical education schools, applied research centers, innovation hubs, and technology-based companies located in the state of Baden-Württemberg,” explained Varejão.

During the mission, the delegation will take part in an intensive schedule that includes technical visits, institutional meetings, and networking activities with key players in the European industrial and technological sectors. A major highlight will be participation in Hannover Messe 2026, the world’s largest industrial technology trade fair, held from April 20 to 24.

For Fapes Director-General Rodrigo Varejão, more than just an international mission, BiG has established itself as an acceleration platform for innovative Brazilian companies, helping expand their global competitiveness and positioning Espírito Santo as an emerging hub of innovation on the international stage.

“By connecting Espírito Santo to one of the most advanced ecosystems in the world, Fapes contributes to fostering qualified partnerships that support the development of ST&I in Espírito Santo and create new business and innovation opportunities for companies in the state,” he emphasized.

Mission Track Record

BiG reaches its 2026 edition supported by strong results achieved over recent years, consolidating itself as one of the leading initiatives for the internationalization of innovative companies in Brazil. Since its first edition in 2023, the program has steadily expanded its reach and impact within the European industrial and technological ecosystem.

Across its first three editions, BiG has facilitated more than 300 strategic connections and generated over R$9 million in business deals. In 2026, the initiative returns with companies seeking to expand their international presence and new participants entering the European market for the first time, reinforcing the leadership of Brazil—and Espírito Santo—in the global innovation landscape.

What is Fapes Global?

Fapes Global, a program that expands the Brazilian Startups Worldwide (BSW) initiative, is designed to strengthen Espírito Santo’s integration into the international Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) ecosystem. Aligned with the Foundation’s strategic guidelines, the program focuses on expanding the reach of research and innovation from Espírito Santo by connecting it to global networks, promoting knowledge exchange, attracting investments, and generating new opportunities for researchers, institutions, and companies.

With a cross-cutting approach, Fapes Global supports the development of strategic partnerships with funding agencies, universities, research centers, multilateral organizations, and innovation hubs around the world. In addition, the initiative contributes to the design and execution of international programs and missions, accelerating the internationalization of startups and innovation environments while positioning Espírito Santo as an increasingly competitive player in the global arena.

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