IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM OFFICE HOSTS FUNDRAISING COURSE FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS
The IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office recently conducted a comprehensive course on fundraising for innovative projects, targeting entrepreneurs from traditional companies, startups, academic researchers, and public servants. This initiative emphasized the fundamental truth: while resources are abundant, the challenge lies in crafting well-designed projects to access them effectively.
This course aligns seamlessly with the vision of IFIA President, Mr. Alireza Rastegar, who consistently underscores the significance of fundraising in enabling inventors, entrepreneurs, and academic researchers to transform their ideas, inventions, and dreams into successful market-ready products.
As the Founder and President of ABIPIR, Director of the IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office, and a member of the IFIA Executive Committee, I had the honor of representing the IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office at the Recycling Week event hosted by Sistema Findes – Federation of Industries of Espírito Santo in Vitória, ES. Organized by Sinrecicla, this event featured technical lectures by renowned experts, a commercial exhibition showcasing innovative solutions, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing sessions. The focus was on accelerating business models that promote recycling and sustainable development in Espírito Santo.
In my capacity as a representative of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) and ABIPIR – the Brazilian International Association of Inventors, Scientists, and Innovative Entrepreneurs, I conducted a mini-course on fundraising specifically tailored to the recycling sector. This mini-course brought together a talented group of participants, including businesspeople, government agents, and enthusiasts passionate about solving challenges in the recycling industry.
Over three hours of intensive hands-on activities, participants were introduced to the critical aspects of preparing proposals for economic subsidy programs. Topics covered included qualifying factors, eligibility and merit criteria, and effective pitch strategies. Drawing on my experience of securing over 35 million USD in funding, preparing subsidy notices, and evaluating projects, I guided participants as they formed teams to develop and present proposals in the form of pitches.
The session was a remarkable showcase of talent, proving that anyone, with focus, resilience, and an understanding of opportunity and proposal preparation, can secure funding to bring their innovative and sustainable ideas to life.
I extend my sincere gratitude to Mirela Souto, President of Instituto Marca—established by Marca Ambiental, a leading Brazilian company in sustainable solid waste processing—and to Andrea Araújo Reggian, whose exceptional organization of the event ensured its success.
I am confident that some course participants will soon celebrate securing economic subsidies to create, refine, and launch their innovative solutions in the waste processing sector. This progress underscores the importance of waste processing as a vital component of sustainable industry development.
Let us always remember: financial resources come first, then dreams. Without the necessary funding, it is impossible to turn solutions for global challenges into actionable realities.