Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, November 2026 — SEEDES, the first public startup acceleration program launched by the Government of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, will participate in Web Summit Lisbon 2026, from November 9 to 12, with its own exhibition booth to expand its international partnerships and promote the new SEEDES 3.0 call for applications. The program’s third acceleration cycle will make up to BRL 4 million available to Brazilian startups.

The program’s participation in the event in Portugal will bring the experience of a state-level Brazilian public initiative focused on developing innovative businesses to an international audience, connecting SEEDES with investors, companies, institutions, innovation hubs, and organizations from different countries. The event will also provide an opportunity to showcase Espírito Santo’s innovation ecosystem to an international audience and create new opportunities for cooperation, business development, and connections for participating startups.

The new SEEDES 3.0 call for applications will launch in Brazil and select Brazilian startups with innovative projects, functional solutions, and demonstrated external validation, covering businesses at the early operational, traction, or scaling stages. The first round will include up to 40 startups in the pre-acceleration phase. At the end of this stage, the program will select up to 20 startups to receive non-repayable grants and join the acceleration program.

The call will make up to BRL 4 million in funding available, with non-repayable grants of up to BRL 200,000 per project for each of the up to 20 selected startups. A second round of non-repayable funding is also planned during the acceleration phase, with up to BRL 1 million available and grants of up to BRL 200,000 per project. This funding will support implementing and validating innovative solutions in real-world environments, addressing public-interest challenges in collaboration with government departments or other public administration entities.

At Web Summit, SEEDES 3.0 will promote the program as part of its internationalization strategy. The event will provide a platform to introduce the initiative to stakeholders who are not yet familiar with the program or Espírito Santo’s innovation ecosystem. Through these introductions, SEEDES aims to identify potential partners, build new connections, and create collaboration opportunities.

The startups iTrois, Checkbits, and Predator, all of which have completed the SEEDES acceleration program, will also attend the event to present their solutions to an international audience. Their participation highlights the program’s role in developing innovative businesses and preparing Brazilian startups to expand their operations and establish connections in new markets. By showcasing these solutions at one of the world’s leading technology and innovation events, SEEDES helps increase the visibility of Brazil’s entrepreneurial capabilities and strengthen Espírito Santo’s presence on the international innovation stage.

SEEDES’ participation in Web Summit Lisbon therefore represents an opportunity to showcase a Brazilian public initiative on the global stage, promote a new funding opportunity for startups, and, above all, build relationships that can generate new partnerships for the program and Espírito Santo’s innovation ecosystem.

About SEEDES

SEEDES is an initiative of the Government of the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil, through the State Secretariat for Science, Technology, Innovation and Professional Education (SECTI). The program aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem by supporting startup development through training, mentoring, and strategic connections. Now entering its third cycle, SEEDES is expanding its activities and building on the results achieved in previous editions, reinforcing its contribution to technology entrepreneurship and the state’s economic and social development.

Press Contacts

SEEDES Communications Specialist
Mariana de Araujo Santanna
+55 (27) 99239-7219
seedescomunicacao@gmail.com

SEEDES Communications Assistant
Lízzie Almeida
+55 (27) 99798-9521
seedescomunicacao@gmail.com