One of the most promising initiatives is the search for a Spanish partner by the Brazilian company Orbi Internet ServicesOrbi seeks to develop an innovative geosocial platform focused on cultural intelligence and participatory territorial mapping. The objective of this platform is to foster cultural understanding, civic engagement, and social cohesion between both nations. This project is part of the second bilateral call for R&D cooperation projects between the State of São Paulo and Spain, demonstrating their mutual commitment to innovation.
Strengthening the CDTI-Finep Alliance
In a crucial step for bilateral cooperation, the CDTI and Finep held their first official meeting in Rio de JaneiroThe meeting's main objective was to strengthen their alliance, promote greater integration between the international cooperation teams of both agencies, and strengthen ties between companies and scientific and technological institutions in both countries.
The meeting focused on the exchange of experiences and matchmaking, with a particular emphasis on the "higher quality and value added food" sector. Carlos Aragão, Director of Scientific and Technological Development at Finep, stressed the importance of the legal framework in the progress of innovation and scientific investment, citing the Law of the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development as a key example of this support.
For its part, Jose Moises Martin Carter, president of the CDTI, highlighted the similarity of the instruments of financing and support for R&D between Spain and Brazil. He expressed great interest in expanding bilateral cooperation beyond the Eureka Network, seeking to explore and utilize this priority technological model for future collaborations.
These actions mark an important milestone in the relationship between Spain and Brazil, opening up new opportunities for joint innovation and technological development in strategic sectors.
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