Applications Now Open for InnovaCities 2025 Regenerative Innovation Competition
The 14th International Fair of Smart, Happy, Humane and Resilient Cities InnovaCities 2025 is now accepting applications for the prestigious Regenerative Innovation Competition, to be held from September 15 to 17, 2025, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil a city celebrated as one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
This remarkable event is jointly organized by ABIPIR, the City Hall of Foz do Iguaçu, the BRICS Academy, and the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), among other partners. The initiative aims to unite visionary minds from BRICS, BRICS+ countries, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean, in an effort to generate breakthrough solutions in fields such as:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Urban Sustainability
- Renewable Energy
- Socio-environmental Technologies
- Health Innovation
- New Economic Systems and Governance
The competition seeks not only to accelerate scientific and technological advancements but also to establish Foz do Iguaçu as a global hub for innovation and social impact. It will serve as a vibrant platform for collaboration among citizens, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, institutions, and government entities.
Who Can Apply?
Participation is open to individuals aged 16 and above, including representatives of academic institutions, third-sector organizations, startups, and traditional businesses. Applicants are required to submit an innovative project aligned with one of the five thematic categories outlined in the registration form.
Why Participate?
Participants will benefit from:
- International visibility
- Access to investors and venture capitalists
- High-level networking opportunities
- Potential for strategic partnerships
Furthermore, entrepreneurs from both startups and established companies, as well as students and professors, will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the BRICS Startup Showcase. Simultaneously, the 2nd BRICS Cooperation Hub Summit will bring together leaders to discuss policies and innovation incentives.
Awards & Recognition
The top three projects in each of the five categories will be awarded medals and official certificates.
Application deadline: July 30, 2025
How to Apply?
- Choose your preferred language to access the registration form.
- Download, fill out, and sign the form.
- Email the completed form to: abipir.ifia@gmail.com
️ Watch the official invitation video by ABIPIR’s Founder and President and discover the wonders of Foz do Iguaçu:
Event Presentation:
Don’t miss your chance to bring your innovation to the global stage. Apply today!
Contact for inquiries:
- For Brazilian and Latin American projects: abipir.ifia@gmail.com
For international submissions: marcelo-vivacqua@abipir.org