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BNDES Funtec

BNDES Funtec — EMBRAPII/SENAI)

Funds Brazilian firms through partnerships for applied innovation with national institutions.

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About

BNDES Funtec — Fundo de Desenvolvimento Técnico-Científico — is the non-reimbursable R&D financing instrument of the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), Brazil's federal development bank. The program provides apoio financeiro não reembolsável (non-repayable funding) specifically to Technology Institutions executing applied research, technological development, and innovati…

What this grant funds

Applied research, technological development, and innovation in strategic areas defined by BNDES. Current partnerships cover Industry 4.0 (SENAI) and innovative R&D projects (EMBRAPII).

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bndes.gov.br