The city of Macaíba is preparing to host, for the first time, Startup Day, a national event promoted by SEBRAE to foster the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem throughout Brazil. The first edition in the city will be held next Saturday (22), starting at 8 am, at the PAX Club in Macaíba, and promises to shake up the startup scene in the region with lectures, mentoring, pitch rounds and opportunities to connect with investors and industry experts.
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) will be present at the event with representatives from its areas of education, research and innovation, presenting initiatives that integrate technology and health, in addition to discussing with other entrepreneurs the potential for partnerships to develop innovative projects. The participation reinforces ISD's commitment to contributing to the growth of the local innovation ecosystem, stimulating the emergence of solutions that positively impact society.
“ISD encourages and stimulates innovation. Participating in Startup Day in Macaíba is an opportunity to share our experience in developing new neuroengineering technologies and, at the same time, learn about ideas that can transform people’s lives,” highlights Edgard Morya, manager of the Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience (IIN-ELS).
O Startup Day It is aimed at those who have a business idea, want to get a project off the ground, or already have a startup and are looking to expand their opportunities. During the event, participants will be able to learn from market experts, establish strategic partnerships, connect with mentors and investors, and participate in pitch rounds — quick project presentations that receive feedback and can attract potential supporters.
The initiative is organized by the Local Innovation Ecosystem (ELI Macaíba), an institution of which the ISD is a part, and by SEBRAE Startups and its main objective is to boost entrepreneurial culture in the region, bringing Macaíba closer to other cities that are already part of the innovation circuit in the country.
Registration for the event is free and can be done online. You can also sign up to participate in the pitch rounds and present your idea to a specialized audience.
Service
Date: March 22, 2025
Location: PAX Club of Macaíba
Hours: 8am to 12pm
Event registration: sympla.com.br/evento/startup-day-rio-grande-do-norte/2811837
Registration for pitches: Pitches Registration Form
About ISD
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is a Social Organization linked to the Ministry of Education (MEC) and includes the Edmond and Lily Safra International Neuroscience Institute and the Anita Garibaldi Center for Health Education and Research, both in Macaíba. ISD's mission is to promote education for life, forming citizens through integrated teaching, research and extension actions, in addition to contributing to a fairer and more humane transformation of Brazilian social reality.
