16th InnovaCities 2027 | June 2–4, 2027 | Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil

The 16th InnovaCities International Fair of Smart, Happy, Human and Resilient Cities will take place from June 2 to 4, 2027, in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, bringing together inventors, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, professors, universities, companies, and innovation organizations from Brazil and around the world. The event will take place together with the Cataratas Festival.

Under the motto “Innovate Today. Build a Smarter and More Sustainable Tomorrow,” InnovaCities 2027 will provide an international platform for showcasing innovative solutions, recognizing outstanding projects, encouraging technological cooperation, and promoting sustainable and regenerative development.

Organized by ABIPIR (Brazilian Association of Inventors, Scientists and Innovative Entrepreneurs), Uniguaçu College and UNILA, with the institutional support of IFIA (International Federation of Inventors’ Associations), Idestur, Sol Pedras and Parimpacto the event will connect innovation ecosystems, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, and technology developers, creating opportunities for international visibility, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships.

InnovaCities is an international initiative dedicated to promoting innovation, creativity, science, technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. Its objective is to connect talented innovators and promising solutions with international audiences, institutions, and potential partners.

The 2027 edition will feature two complementary international competitions, addressing both regenerative innovation and technological advancement, while encouraging the development of new talent and solutions to contemporary global challenges.

• 3rd Regenerative Innovations Competition

The Regenerative Innovations Competition recognizes projects, products, services, and business initiatives with the potential to generate positive social, environmental, and economic impact, particularly in cities and communities.

The competition encourages innovative approaches and solutions addressing areas such as:

• Urban sustainability and regenerative development.
• Inclusive governance and public policies.
• Smart and resilient cities.
• Diversity, inclusion, and technology for equity.
• New regenerative economic systems.
• Sustainable relationships between communities, the economy, and the environment.

In partnership with the Federal University for Latin American Integration (UNILA), the competition seeks to highlight initiatives that contribute to building more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient societies.

• 3rd LATAM BRICS Technological Innovation and Skills Development Competition

The LATAM BRICS competition promotes technological innovation, international scientific cooperation, entrepreneurship, and the development of skills and talent.

In cooperation with BRICS Academy (Xiamen, China) and Faculdade Uniguaçu, the competition welcomes innovative technological solutions and projects in areas including:

• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
• Digital health and applied technologies.
• Clean energy and sustainability.
• Advanced manufacturing and virtual simulation.
• Digital agriculture and smart cities.
• Digital governance and public management.
• Skills development, education, and talent promotion.

The competition aims to strengthen connections between innovators, researchers, academic institutions, and technology ecosystems, encouraging the transformation of knowledge into practical solutions with international potential.

InnovaCities 2027 welcomes participation from:

• Individual inventors and independent innovators.
• Scientists, researchers, and academics.
• University students and professors.
• Startups and technology-based companies.
• Entrepreneurs and business innovators.
• Universities and research institutions.
• Innovation centers and technology organizations.
• Young talents and innovation teams.

Participants will have the opportunity to present their projects to an international audience, receive recognition for their achievements, establish connections with other innovation stakeholders, and explore opportunities for cooperation and international development.

InnovaCities offers an international platform for innovators to:

• Showcase their innovations: Present projects and solutions to an international community of innovators, researchers, institutions, and professionals.
• Gain international recognition: Compete for awards, medals, and certificates recognizing outstanding innovative achievements.
• Build strategic connections: Establish relationships with universities, companies, researchers, and potential partners.
• Explore new markets: Identify opportunities for technological, commercial, and institutional cooperation.
• Strengthen innovation projects: Receive feedback and gain insights that can support the development and improvement of their solutions.
• Expand internationally: Increase the visibility of their innovations and connect with international innovation networks.

By bringing together different innovation ecosystems, InnovaCities seeks to transform recognition into meaningful connections and opportunities for collaboration, technology development, and internationalization.

Previous editions of InnovaCities have demonstrated the growing international interest in the initiative.

In 2025, the Regenerative Innovations Competition received 80 project submissions from 15 countries, while the BRICS Technological Innovation Competition received 79 submissions, also representing 15 countries.

The 2026 edition brought together more than 70 projects from 13 countries in its two international competitions, reinforcing Foz do Iguaçu’s role as a meeting point for innovation, science, technology, and international cooperation.

Building on these achievements, InnovaCities 2027 aims to further expand international participation and strengthen its contribution to the global innovation ecosystem.

Event: 16th InnovaCities – International Fair of Smart, Happy, Human and Resilient Cities

Date: June 2–4, 2027

Venue: Rafain Hotel

City: Foz do Iguaçu

State: Paraná

Country: Brazil

Competitions:

• 3rd Regenerative Innovations Competition.
• 3rd LATAM BRICS Technological Innovation and Skills Development Competition.

Organizers: ABIPIR, Faculdade Uniguaçu and Unila.

Institutional Support: IFIA and Idestur.

Institutional Partners: UNILA, BRICS Academy, Faculdade Uniguaçu, and FITCataratas.

For further information and inquiries, please contact:

marcelo-vivacqua@hotmail.com

Applications for the 2027 competitions are scheduled to open in February 2027.

Inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, students, professors, startups, and institutions interested in presenting innovative projects are invited to participate and become part of this international initiative.

Further information about application procedures and participation requirements will be announced through the official communication channels.

Innovate today. Connect with the world. Help build a smarter, more sustainable, and regenerative tomorrow.