Campinas Innovation Week expands international connections in innovation

Campinas Innovation Week expands international connections in innovation Credit: Disclosure In an increasingly connected scenario, innovating also means establishing partnerships beyond national borders. With this objective, Campinas Innovation Week (CIW) 2026 will dedicate one of its five tracks to the internationalization of innovation, bringing together experts to discuss opportunities for international cooperation, attracting investments and new businesses. Entitled Global Connections, the trail is curated by Mariana Zanatta, a professional recognized for her work in articulating international innovation ecosystems and developing strategic partnerships between Brazilian institutions and organizations from different countries. The program will address topics such as internationalization of startups, attracting foreign investment, innovation diplomacy, scientific cooperation, technology transfer, soft landing for companies and global innovation networks. According to the vice-president of the Commercial and Industrial Association of Campinas (ACIC) and municipal secretary of Economic Development, Technology and Innovation, Adriana Flosi, thinking about innovation today requires a global vision. "Campinas is already recognized nationally as one of the main science, technology and innovation hubs in Brazil. Now, we want to further expand this international presence, creating connections that bring our researchers, entrepreneurs, startups and companies closer to large global innovation ecosystems. The Global Connections trail was created precisely to stimulate this exchange of knowledge, experiences and opportunities." Campinas Innovation Week expands international connections in innovation Credit: Disclosure Acic For the president of ACIC, Nina Bertelli, internationalization is a natural step to consolidate Campinas as a reference in innovation. "Campinas brings together universities, research centers, companies and a nationally recognized entrepreneurial environment. Strengthening international connections expands opportunities, attracts investments and brings our ecosystem closer to the main trends and global markets." Campinas Innovation Week 2026 With the theme "Tomorrow is Ours", Campinas Innovation Week will be held between September 14th and 18th, at the Pátio Ferroviário de Campinas, bringing together universities, research centers, companies, startups, investors, representatives of public authorities and experts from Brazil and abroad in a free program aimed at generating knowledge, qualified networking and developing new businesses. Registration for Campinas Innovation Week 2026 is free and is now open. The complete program can be seen on the event's official channels. Service Campinas Innovation Week 2026 Date: September 14th to 18th, 2026 Location: Pátio Ferroviário de Campinas (SP) Free registration: campinasinnovationweek.com.br