Connect with the

ACATE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

and expand your opportunities with international partnerships

We are one of Brazil's top innovation hubs because, alongside our over 1,700 member companies, we foster a strong and dynamic innovation ecosystem that enables businesses to generate deals, innovate, attract investments, and stay connected with each other.

And now, we've arrived in Canada to bridge distances and break barriers, offering connection and business opportunities for companies looking to kickstart their internationalization journey with ease.

[01] Fill out the form;

[02] Validation:

Your data will be evaluated by our team to verify if your company meets all the necessary requirements;

[03] Meeting with a consultant:

Let's have a chat to see how we can enhance your experience at ACATE Canada; 

[04] Onboarding:

Learn how we operate and how your company can make the most of being part of ACATE Canada;

[05] Signature:

Based on the selected deliverables, define the investment that best fits your needs.

The 2nd most competitive state in Brazil for seven consecutive years do Brasil por sete anos consecutivos

Cities in the TOP 3 Best Cities to Start a Business in Brazil:

2nd Florianópolis

3rd Joinville

13th Blumenau

3rd highest productivity in the country

7th largest technology hub in Brazil

The MIDITEC incubator, recognized as one of the top five in the world by the UBI Global Ranking, offers both in-person and virtual modalities, assisting companies with financial, accounting, management, communication, and marketing consultancy, having graduated over 200 startups.

To participate in the program, startups must go through the annual selection process and have at least one team member fluent in Portuguese

An innovative program that connects successful startups with medium and large companies seeking solutions for their market needs. Monthly, an evaluation panel assesses new participants, connecting businesses and fostering innovation

ACATE fosters collaboration among entrepreneurs in the same industry, driving networking and generating business opportunities. Its Business Verticals are a distinguishing feature that promotes connections and projects.

Currently, ACATE has 11 verticals in areas such as Agribusiness, Construtech, Education, Energy, Fintech, Human Resources, Manufacturing 4.0, Retail, Security Tech, Smart Cities, and Health.

Participation in the Pro Mode requires an additional cost upon joining and the presence of at least one fluent Portuguese speaker in meetings

Thematic Groups aim to discuss relevant market issues, promoting the personal and professional development of participants through monthly meetings and chats that facilitate open interaction and exchange of experiences on relevant themes and trends. ACATE has four Thematic Groups: Women ACATE, Internationalization, and Investments.

Participation in the Pro Mode requires an additional cost upon joining and the presence of at least one fluent Portuguese speaker in meetings (except for the Internationalization ACATE Group).

The Internationalization ACATE group aims to contribute to the strengthening of technology companies from Santa Catarina on the global stage, fostering the exchange of best practices and knowledge about the internationalization process and expansion for both the group and the community

Through an exclusive and personalized itinerary, ACATE International Missions take companies to the biggest innovation ecosystems in the world

Discount at One of Canada's Leading Business Law Firms

Companies associated with ACATE Canada enjoy a 10% discount on services from Aird & Berlis, one of Canada's leading business law firms, providing strategic legal and business consultancy in key areas of business law

Number of Employees: 0 to 5

CAD$ 100.00/annual

Number of Employees: 6 to 15

CAD$ 500.00/annual

Number of Employees: 16 to 30

CAD$ 1,100.00/annual

Number of Employees: 31 to 60

CAD$ 1,300.00/annual

Number of Employees: 61 to 120

CAD$ 1,500.00/annual

Number of Employees: 121 to 500

CAD$ 1,700.00/annual

Number of Employees: + 500

CAD$ 2,000.00/annual

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