Invest Amazônia

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Invest Amazônia: Connections for the Future

This pioneering open innovation challenge connects Amazon-based startups with international investors, partners, potential clients, and market, while inviting global innovators to co-create sustainable solutions directly in the heart of the Amazon.

The 14-week program – designed by Start2 Group and Instituto Inspire Amazônia – is your gateway to a region with unmatched biodiversity, untapped opportunity, and a key role in solving the planet’s climate crisis.

Invest Amazônia

One Region. Two Paths. One Climate Mission.

Invest Amazônia is an open innovation initiative connecting startups with strategic opportunities in and from the Amazon region. The program unfolds in two complementary phases.

Pathway 1

From the World to the Amazon

A global call for climate tech solutions to address challenges in the Amazon. We invite startups from around the world to co-create pilot solutions alongside Amazonian stakeholders, tackling pressing sustainability and climate issues.

Who can apply? Startups globally
Focus: Problem-solving, pilot development, and local immersion

Pathway 2

From the Amazon to the World

Supporting Amazon-based innovators to scale internationally. We help local startups expand beyond Brazil, starting with a curated immersion experience in Germany, including tailored business matchmaking to unlock global opportunities.

Who can apply? Amazon-based startups
Focus: International growth and cross-border collaboration

Pre-Apply Here

Global Relevance

Why Amazonia, Why Now?

The Amazon is where climate urgency meets economic opportunity, offering unmatched biodiversity and fertile ground for global innovation.

Innovation Takes Root Here

The Amazon is more than a vital ecosystem – it's a launchpad for sustainable, global climate solutions.

A Market Ready to Scale

A projected $7.8T global bio-economy market by 2030. The momentum is real.

Sector Growth Built In

Booming industries: superfoods, biocosmetics, clean energy, regenerative agriculture – and more to come.

Incentives Meet Opportunity

Free trade zones, tax benefits, and a growing presence of multinationals set the stage for global startups.

Focus Areas

AI & Automation

Bioeconomy

Biocosmetics

Clean Energy

Decarbonization and Electrification

Industry 4.0

Mining

Smart Cities

Superfoods

Sustainable Agriculture

AI & Automation

Bioeconomy

Biocosmetics

Clean Energy

Decarbonization and Electrification

Industry 4.0

Mining

Smart Cities

Superfoods

Sustainable Agriculture

Program Structure

Pathway 1: From the World to the Amazon

Global Call & Challenge Definition
Scouting & Selection
Workshops & Mentorship
Final Showcase & Pitch Night
Immersion in the Amazon

Pathway 2: From the Amazon to the World

Scouting Amazonian Startups
Readiness & Mentorship
Immersion Week Abroad (in Germany)
Business Matchmaking

Pre-Apply Here

Partner

Instituto Inspire Amazônia

Instituto Inspire Amazônia is the first ESG Tech Institute in the Amazon. Their mission is to drive sustainable transformation in the region. Drawing on deep local knowledge and global expertise, they develop innovative solutions that address the Amazon’s unique challenges.

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