Technology
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
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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
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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
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