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Regular Innovation Grant (Auxílio à Inovação Regular, AIR)

Regular Innovation Grant (Auxílio à Inovação Regular)

Funds researcher-driven innovation across artificial intelligence, biotechnology, climate, energy, hardware, and materials.

The 2026 Auxílio à Inovação Regular (AIR) call is a competitive grant programme administered by FAPESP for researchers based at public or private higher education and research institutions in São Paulo state. AIR funds innovation projects that aim to generate economic, social, or environmental impact across all fields of knowledge. The 2026 call carries a total pool of R$ 12 million. Each approved

Innovation projects in any field by São Paulo-affiliated researchers with a doctorate, targeting economic, social, or environmental impact via the 2026 Auxílio à Inovação Regular call.

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.1–36 months
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.R$12M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: fapesp.br