Small Business Innovative Research (PIPE)
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Agricultural engineering

New sensors help to optimize use of irrigation in the field
Devices developed in Brazil were designed to measure soil moisture
By Suzel Tunes
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Scientists design Wi-Fi-connected intracranial pressure sensor
The new device, still under development, will send real-time data to the smartphones of the medical team
Materials engineering

Bioactive glass could be used to treat bone cancer
Composite material has potential to simultaneously kill cancer cells and regenerate bone
By Suzel Tunes
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Entrepreneurship established as a field of research
Studies confirm the perception that it is difficult to do business in Brazil
By Diego Viana
ENGINEERING

A robot guide dog for the blind
Startup from Espírito Santo launches robotic guide dog to help the blind
Materials engineering

The power of copper
Copper nanoparticles can be used to create biocidal fabrics and agricultural pesticides
By Suzel Tunes
Agriculture

Bees for hire
Startup rents out bees to improve agricultural productivity
By Tiago Jokura
Electricity

Heat energy from the sun
The first solar thermal energy projects are leaving the design stage in Brazil
Aerial robotics

Out of sight
Drone manufacturer in São Paulo first in Brazil authorized to make flights higher than 120 meters above the ground and as far as 30 kilometers from the takeoff point
By Suzel Tunes
Aerospace engineering

Amazonia in space
Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 ready for launch
Entrepreneurship

Supply-side research constraints
Small local manufacturers struggle to gain foothold in Brazilian scientific supplies market
Biotechnology

New transgenic sugarcane
A São Paulo startup creates genetically modified plant varieties with defenses against sugarcane borers and tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate
By Suzel Tunes
Innovation

Growth strategy
Companies supported by FAPESP’s RISB program are the target of acquisitions
Cyber security

Internet vulnerabilities
Brazilian cybersecurity firms seek growth as virtual crime rises
Telecommunications

Rural wireless
Technology developed by INATEL broadens options for private 4G networks in remote areas
Data

FAPESP funds COVID-19 research projects
Number of projects at each institution (as of 06/18/2020)
By Redação
Cover

Vital ventilators
Brazil’s hospitals scramble to buy ventilators for ICUs, while a FAPESP-supported firm closes a deal to supply 6,500 units to the Brazilian Ministry of Health
By Yuri Vasconcelos and Frances Jones
Entomophagy

Edible insects
High in protein, crickets, mealworms, and ants are growing in popularity as an alternative food source, with Brazil taking its first steps into the market
By Suzel Tunes
Nanotechnology

Going global
Conceived at a São Paulo university, a company specializing in nanotechnological solutions looks to go international
By Suzel Tunes
Financial Services

The fintech wave
Financial technology startups are becoming mainstream and disrupting the banking industry
Precision livestock farming

Weighing the herd
Innovative cattle-weighing solutions promise improved livestock productivity on Brazilian farms
Biomedical engineering

Affordable treatment
Brazilian software aims to expand access to radiation therapy in developing countries
Electric Mobility

Lithium batteries made in Brazil
New initiatives set to propel Brazil into the growing market for automotive energy storage systems
Precision Livestock Farming

Weighing the herd
Innovative cattle-weighing solutions promise improved livestock productivity on Brazilian farms
Biomedical engineering

Affordable treatment
Brazilian-developed software aims to expand access to radiation therapy in developing countries
Systems engineering

Border surveillance
Expected to be fully operational by 2035, SISFRON will monitor nearly 17,000 kilometers of Brazil's terrestrial borders with 10 countries
Information technology

Deciphering blockchain
System created to support cryptocurrency is now being used in a number of other applications
By Redação
Civil engineering

High-tech construction sites
New technologies, digital tools, and mass production aim to raise productivity
Biotechnology

Healing citrus groves
Startup incubated at Campinas Institute of Agriculture launches innovative treatment for citrus disease
By Suzel Tunes
Cover

Fertile ground for artificial intelligence
As the use of AI continues to grow, a consortium of researchers has created an institute designed to help establish partnerships between universities and businesses
By Suzel Tunes
CORPORATE RESEARCH

High-level delivery
Akaer Group is poised to become a global provider of aerospace systems and components
ONCOLOGY

Cancer diagnosis innovation
Startups adopt new screening methods and biotechnology techniques
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

A more efficient jet
Embraer's new aircraft delivers better-than-expected performance in certification tests
ROAD ECOLOGY

Animals on the highway
New technologies to prevent animals being hit are created in Brazil
Corporate research

Spatial impact
Fibraforte is developing satellite thrusters in partnership with INPE
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Respiratory control
Small companies are developing hospital equipment for lung problems
Production Engineering

Pay to use
System combines products and services into a commercial strategy
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Balloons for internet access
Balloons help carry the internet to remote parts of the planet
Identification systems

Your body is your password
Biometrics includes voice, facial and blood vessel recognition
Biomedical engineering

Solutions for wheelchair users
New designs promise to make life easier for those who depend on wheelchairs
Ophthalmology

Eye on the smartphone
Handheld devices that perform eye exams may facilitate remote diagnosis
PISCICULTURE

Tilapia’s turn
Studies on tilapia have resulted in a new variety, a vaccine and probiotics
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Simulators for medicine
Dolls produced by 3D printers are changing how surgery is taught and planned
Entrepreneurship

Fertile ground for innovation
São Carlos has the greatest concentration of technology-based small businesses
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Listening to the market
Startups supported by FAPESP receive training on how to prepare business plans
Pest control

Bioinsecticide made of microorganisms
Worms and bacteria acting together are raw material for bioinsecticide
BIOENGINEERING

Enhancing autonomy
New technologies aim to improve the lives of people with disabilities
CORPORATE RESEARCH

Abundance from the hive
Apis Flora invests in R&D to obtain high-quality products made from propolis
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

The global market is the goal
BrPhotonics invests in R&D to develop advanced optical devices for export
Careers

Expertise in fiber optics
Brazilian physicist is developing a company in São José dos Campos
Entrepreneurship

Courses for innovative leaders
Small business researchers return from London and Oxford with new ideas
AGRICULTURE

Winged production
Companies develop methods for breeding insects for pollination and pest control
AGRICULTURE

Combating waste
New equipment increases water use efficiency in the field by more than 30%
By Redação
bovine embryo

Global benchmark in production
In Vitro Brasil produced 45% of the 2013 global bovine embryo production
By Redação
COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Approach simulator
Equipment for virtual training of guards is sold to Brink's
Biotechnology

Antibodies fight agricultural pests
Company produces kits for soybean and potato diseases caused by fungi
Computer science

Large-scale fingerprint recognition systems
Voters' biometric authentication will use Brazilian software
Computer Engineering

The game plan
Electronic clipboard brings innovation for soccer coaches
Research support

A great leap forward
Small businesses are becoming increasingly interested in innovation
By Fabrício Marques and Bruno de Pierro
Computer engineering

Market logic
Artificial intelligence software controls industrial production
INFORMATION SCIENCE

Digital access
Hospital uses national system to manage medical images
INNOVATION

Knowledge on the market
Companies seek out universities in a bid to create more competitive products
ENGINEERING

Ozone to be used to treat mining waste
São Paulo Company plans to clean contaminated water and soil
CONSTRUCTION

Resistant gypsum
Blocks made from from fertilizer by-products are low-cost building option
Entrepreneurship

Victorious path
Vladimir Airoldi exports synthetic diamond drill bits and wins an Finep award
Cosmetics

Touched-up Beauty
Plant extracts and nano-encapsulated active are the trend among companies
Recombinant proteins

Health reagents
Company investigates the development of input for scientific research
FAPESP'S History IV

Science in companies
FAPESP's strategy has influenced the landscape of innovation in Brazil
Nanotechnology

Innovation on a small scale
Nanoparticles fight microorganisms and improve the efficiency of adhesives
Mechanical Engineering

Clean air
Company develops system to purify and humidify the environment
Meteorology

Forecasting waves
Brazilian-made meteorological radar predicts rains three hours ahead of time
Energy

Stored electricity
Company develops a battery for electric vehicles and solar and wind systems
national stent

Now made in Brazil
First stent produced in Brazil to correct narrowed arteries has a market
Chemistry

Valuable antibodies
Companies and institutes in Brazil produce essential input for research
Petroleum engineering

Free of sand
Companies develop filter to extract oil from the bottom of the sea
New materials

Eclectic diamond
Synthetic product used in drill bits to drill into the bottom of the sea
New materials

Colored gold
Gold powder mixed with other metals results in a variety of colored alloys
Biomedical Engineering

Brain examined
Subcutaneous sensor monitors intracranial pressure
Electronic Engineering

Bovine identity
System developed to control animals has gained a market abroad
Nanotechnology

Reinforced rubber
Company creates nanostructured material for application in industry
Clinical analyses

Quick response
Portable device allows real-time diagnosis of anemia
Engineering

Inside the packaging
X-ray equipment to detect metal, glass and stone particles in foods
Chemical Engineering

Clean lighting
Company develops system for recycling components in fluorescent lights
Electrical Engineering

Illuminated security
Neural networks to manufacture automotive brake lights
Chemical Engineering

Less waste
Discarded copper and nickel from metal plating parts are recovered
Medical instrumentation

Powerful disinfectant
Cleaning system for endoscopes will also have applications in industries
Computer Engineering

Intelligence for the railways
System organizes railways and reduces shunting yard time
Electronic engineering

Clinical eye
Sensors with optical filters identify the contours of people and animals
Biochemistry

Very special antibodies
Artificial substances will facilitate the production of new medicines
Eletronic Engineering

Digital recognition
System developed by Griaule is amongst the best in the world
Biomedical Engineering

Light and image
System allows to carry out several skin examinations in a single place
Materials engineering

Beautiful, smooth and impermeable
Company develops a material that substitutes granite, marble and steel
Metallurgy

Knowledge & opportunity
Company uses metallic powders for the production of industrial filters
Agriculture

Efficiency in the field
Equipment controls the cutting of sugarcane with greater precision
Remote sensing

Help from the sky
Aircraft can be used to increase the productivity of the country's crops
Materials Engineering

A waterproof glue
Sealant with high adhesive power has various applications
Materials engineering

An economic curtain
Plastic film blocks solar rays and reduces energy consumption
Biomedical engineering

Sharp sight
Sensor does a more detailed diagnosis of visual imperfections
Aerospace engineering

Space for conquests
Brazil now has essential components for satellites
Mechanical engineering

School program
Software teaches students to plan the manufacture of industrial parts
Electrical Engineering

Digital farming
Company develops precision equipment for use in agriculture
Biomedical Engineering

Vital implant
Stent produced by laser is going to reduce the cost of cardiac therapies
Electrical engineering

Linked to the wiring
Small company innovates and produces current and magnetic field meters
Speech Therapy

Precision hearing
Equipment for hearing tests gains a more efficient calibration system
Ophthalmology

Precision in sight
Equipment allows rigorous examinations on the curvature of the cornea
Materials Engineering

State of resistance
Use of plasma expands the useful life of prostheses and industrial tools
metallurgy

Metallic recycling
Scrap is transformed into the raw material used to produce aluminum alloys
husbandry

Bull’s eye for the ostrich
Ostrich breeding gains a DNA test and software for managing the business
By Renata Paiva
Energy

Electricity from hydrogen
Small company produces fuel cell to run household electronic equipment
Electrical Engineering

House under control
Company from São Carlos develops low cost equipment for building automation
telecommunications

Connection in the right measure
Company develops components for transmissions via optical fiber
By Sylvia Leite
aerial engineering

Energy from the Sun
Company manufactures solar panels used in artificial satellites
electrical engineering

Getting the paper right
Electronic sensor eliminates loses in the drying process of cellulose paste
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Lightness in the air
The wing structure of the Embraer aircraft was developed with support
geosciences

Strategic information
System identifies with maps and photos the origin of telephone calls
chemical engineering

The color of meat
Fungus-produced food coloring has new production technique
telecommunications

Fibers under examination
Equipment monitors optic network devices for the foreign market
Chemical Engineering

Pastilles for cleaning
Devices eliminate bacteria and fungi in air conditioning equipment
Sector Funds

Model of success
FAPESP's PIPE will be reference for the MCT's programs for business innovation
mechanical Engineering

Expanded image
National technology lowers production costs of special lenses
veterinary medicine

Thick shell
Vaccine protects birds from bacteria that causes fragility in their eggs
Forested Engineering

Tropicalized Christmas
Selection of coniferous species from Japan results in a more attractive tree
foods

From the freezing to the oven
Frozen bread may be a novelty in supermarkets and convenience stores
CIVIL ENGINEERING

Expanded concrete
Researcher finds in aluminum slag a new ingredient for producing mortar
Clinical Analyses

Precision in diagnosis
A new kit allows the identification of parasites with greater efficiency
environmental engineering

Impurities Exterminator
Ozone generator born of partnership between a company and an ITA laboratory
odontology

No fear of the drill
Diamond coated drills reduce the use of anesthetics in 70% of the cases
aerial engineering

On the right course
Integrated sensors platform will make the flight of light aircraft more precise
Metallurgy engineering

Controlled noise
Steel sheets and polymer form plates that absorb the vibrations of motors
veterinary medicine

Noble animals
LinkGen does DNA test for horses and cattle
Electronic engineering

Innovative technical assistance
Equipment speedily detects problems and repairs modules in switching centers
veterinary medicine

Renewed vivarium
Small company launches compact environment for laboratory animals
bioengineering

Health in the blue mantle
Komlux has finalized its equipment for the treatment of jaundice
By Wanda Jorge
Energy

The Competence of UniTech
A PIPE company participates in the construction of a fuel cell in Minas
Electronic engineering

Image and sound direct from space
Proqualit develops, in the country, equipment for paid TV via satellite
biomedical engineering

A diagnosis on the surface of the skin
A system allows an early detection of skin cancer
biomedical engineering

Eye operation with the topograph
Company develops equipment to help with ophthalmological surgery
telecommunications

Time to grow
Company develops equipment for optical transmission
poultry

Chicken weighed by image
Calculating the carcass weight by filming improves poultry production
transportation

Electronic eye
PIPE company develops pioneer system that monitors vehicles at a distance
Education

CD-ROM helps the disabled
Company taking part in the PIPE develops evaluating and teaching software
purchasing policy

In the path to innovation
Brazilian industry develops new products for research projects
By Suzel Tunes
Cover

Risk capital and technology: a marriage of interests
Development agencies invest in technology based companies
By Claudia Izique and Marcos de Oliveira
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Controlled by factory noise
Company develops sensors to control industrial machines
AGRONOMY

Tuned to the weather
An apparatus controls humidity and permits the correct use of fungicides
Electrical Engineering

Remote electronic watchman
Company from São Carlos develops pioneer remote access system