Technology
Aeronautical engineering

The Atobá takes flight
Rio-based firm successfully develops large-sized unmanned aircraft for defense and security missions
Crop science

Soil genetics
New mineral mapping technique can help farmers save on farm inputs and minimize environmental impacts
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
Biometrics

Security at your fingertips
Startup creates system to take better quality fingerprints of newborn babies
By Tiago Jokura
Innovation

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

5G technology made in Brazil
Brazilian researchers develop solutions for new 5G mobile and internet standard
Cyber security

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

Artificial intelligence to help the heart
New computer software could improve the speed and efficiency of heart-disease diagnosis and treatment
By Suzel Tunes
Architecture & urban planning

Digitizing monuments
Although expensive, laser scanning technology can be a valuable tool for documenting and preserving historical and cultural heritage
Telecommunications

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

Green microbattery
Researchers from USP and Harvard develop a vegetable gelatin prototype for medical applications
Biotechnology

Clothes made of bacteria
Biofabrics made from microbes are crawling their way into the fashion industry
Materials engineering

Homegrown graphene
Graphene production facilities in Brazil’s Southeast and South place the country among the global producers of the high-tech material
Pesquisa Fapesp 20 Years

Partnerships for innovation
PESQUISA FAPESP has extensively covered developments and research in bioplastics
Renewable energy

The power of marine winds
Researchers study how to exploit wind potential off the Brazilian coast
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
Automotive engineering

An electric in the dunes
A Paraná startup develops an electric-powered buggy for beach tourism
Industry 4.0

Digital mining
Technology is helping to enhance productivity and safety in a high-risk industry
Pesquisa Fapesp 20 Years

Innovation at atomic scale
Pesquisa FAPESP has closely followed developments in the field of nanotechnology
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