IFIA, ABIPIR, AND THE BRAZIL-CHINA COOPERATION HUB PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AND AGRIBUSINESS
IFIA, ABIPIR, and the Brazil-China Cooperation Hub were represented by Marcelo Vivacqua, the Founder and President of ABIPIR, as well as Director for Latin America and the Hub, at two significant events held in São Paulo, Brazil.
Aligned with IFIA’s mission under the leadership of President Alireza Rastegar to enhance the quality of life for people and the planet, the Brazil-China Hub for Cooperation in Science, Technology, Innovation, Education, and Business, whose China Director is Dr. Liu Zhenying, President of the BRICS Academy of Skills Development and Technology Innovation (Xiamen), aims to strengthen collaboration between Brazil and China in these areas. Sustainability and agribusiness are core aspects of this relationship, as safeguarding planetary health and ensuring the production of quality food are key to fostering food security.
Learn more about this initiative: The Brazil-China Cooperation Hub
The first event we attended was “Green Sampa,” organized by IEBT, where innovative startups focused on green technologies presented their projects to a panel of experts. IFIA, ABIPIR, and the Brazil-China Cooperation Hub were also represented. Other notable attendees included Marco de Biasi, Director of the Founders Institute, a valued collaborator.
The Green Sampa Acceleration Program encompasses various sustainability agendas and supports businesses that offer solutions within the green economy. This initiative provides financial backing, mentorship, and opportunities to participate in both national and international events in the socio-environmental business sector. Selected participants also gain residency at the Green Sampa Hub.
The program encourages the growth of sustainable, innovative businesses, particularly those led by youth from underserved areas of São Paulo. To qualify, companies must incorporate technology as a key element of their business model, offering products or services tailored to the green tech and sustainability sectors.
Discover more about Green Sampa: Green Sampa Acceleration Program
The second event, “Agro Nacional: Innovation, Investment, and Global Vanguard,” featured talks on Brazil’s leading innovation ecosystems within the agribusiness sector. Discussions covered investment opportunities and showcased startups offering cutting-edge solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Ensuring food security for all can only be achieved through the development of innovative technologies that boost agricultural productivity while adhering to sustainable practices. This aligns with the principles of the SDGs and ESG. Both IFIA and ABIPIR are committed to supporting initiatives that advance these objectives.