Grant
FAPESP PIPE: Innovative Research in Small Businesses
Non-repayable R&D funding for small companies in São Paulo state: Phase 1 up to R$300,000 (approx. US$55,000), Phase 2 up to R$1.5M (approx. US$273,000). Open year-round.
- Up to $273,000
- Rolling applications
- Brazil
- None
- Pre-seed, Seed
- BR, MX, AR, CL, CO, PE, UY
About this opportunity
PIPE funds research-driven innovation inside small companies located in São Paulo state. Phase 1 (feasibility) supports projects of up to 9 months with up to R$300,000; Phase 2 supports up to 24 months of development with up to R$1,500,000. Approximate USD values assume about R$5.5 per US$. Proposals for Phase 1, Phase 2 and PIPE Invest are received on a continuous basis through FAPESP's SAGe system, with average review of about 120 days. The lead researcher must be a partner in the company and live in São Paulo state.
Who can apply
- For-profit company constituted under Brazilian law with up to 250 employees - Headquarters or research unit in São Paulo state (virtual addresses not accepted) - Responsible researcher is a company partner living in São Paulo state - Individual entrepreneurs (including MEI), cooperatives, foundations and associations are excluded