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BNDES Garagem

BNDES Garagem — Ciclo 3 (Terceira Edição)

Backs impact startups addressing green economy, education, health, public safety, and blue economy sectors.

BNDES Garagem is BNDES's flagship impact business accelerator, now in its third edition running through 2028, selecting up to 100 impact startups per annual cycle. The program operates across two tracks: Criação (early-stage ventures) and Tração (scale-up stage businesses), with 50 selections per track per cycle. Cash prizes are awarded as donations — no equity is taken and no repayment is require

Impact businesses addressing: Economia Verde/Descarbonização, Educação, Saúde, Economia da Periferia, Segurança Pública, Economia Azul.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
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.R$915K

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: garagem.bndes.gov.br