BSW

With an investment exceeding BRL 4 million, BSW promotes the internationalization of Brazilian startups through strategic missions to global innovation ecosystems. Over a three-year period, the program will carry out four international missions, each focused on a specific technological vertical:

• IndTechs (industry)

• RetailTechs (retail)

• Impact Techs (impact-driven businesses and sustainability)

• AgriFoodTechs (agribusiness)

Each mission will support a defined number of startups from Espírito Santo, which will receive financial grants through FAPES to cover mission-related expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and other eligible costs, in accordance with the criteria and regulations established in the respective funding instrument.

BSW is aligned with the Innovation Diplomacy Program (PDI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is supported by Brazilian embassies in all destination countries.

BSW Stages

All BSW missions follow a standardized preparation structure, ensuring that startups are strategically ready for internationalization.

1. Applications and Pre-Selection

• Applications open according to the specific call for each mission

• Evaluation of technical, legal, and strategic eligibility

• Selection of up to 30 startups per mission

2. Training Track I – International Preparation

Workshops and mentoring sessions with national and international experts

Content includes:

• Target market analysis and business culture

• Internationalization strategy

• International marketing and sales

• Legal and regulatory aspects

3. Final Selection

• Evaluation by a specialized selection committee

• Assessment based on criteria such as market potential, technical and economic feasibility, and team profile

• Selection of up to 15 startups for the international mission

4. Training Track II – Go-to-Market

• Intensive preparation for operating in the destination country

• Refinement of pitch, portfolio, and value proposition

• Development of a schedule focused on commercial and institutional connections

• Completed Missions

• BiG 2025 – Brazilian IndTechs in Germany

BiG is the pioneering program for the internationalization of Brazilian IndTechs to Germany. Across its editions, it has generated more than 300 business connections and over BRL 9 million in resulting revenue for participating startups.

Mission Highlights:

• 10-day immersion in Germany

• Participation in the Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s leading urban innovation event

• Business matchmaking sessions with German industries

• Visits to innovation hubs and ecosystems

• Benchmarking with the German industrial ecosystem

• For up to 3 IndTechs from Espírito Santo: grants of up to BRL 100,000

• BitS 2025 – Brazilian Impact Techs in Spain

BitS promotes the internationalization of Brazilian Impact Techs into the Spanish market, focusing on smart cities, sustainability, and urban innovation.

Mission Highlights:

• 10-day immersion in Spain, based in Barcelona

• Participation in the Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s leading urban innovation event

• Connections with stakeholders, hubs, and investors

• Six-month post-mission follow-up support

• For up to 5 Impact Techs from Espírito Santo: grants of up to BRL 60,000

• Ongoing Missions

• BretA 2026 – Brazilian Retail Techs in Argentina

BretA 2026 is the third internationalization program under BSW and focuses on Brazilian Retail Techs, fostering the strategic entry of technological solutions into the Argentine market.

Mission Objective:

To support startups developing solutions for retail, services, and tourism by connecting them with buyers, partners, and investors in Argentina.

Mission Highlights:

• Participation in Retail Day 2026, the largest B2B retail event in Argentina

• International mission taking place May 10–16, 2026

• B2B meetings, technical visits, and benchmarking activities

• Connections with innovation hubs and major retail players

• For up to 5 Retail Techs from Espírito Santo: grants of up to BRL 60,000