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Centelha 3 Program — São Paulo (Programa Centelha 3)

Centelha 3 São Paulo — Phase 2 (Projetos de Fomento)

Funds startup projects in São Paulo spanning AI, biotech, climate, energy, hardware, and manufacturing.

Centelha 3 São Paulo Phase 2 (Projetos de Fomento) is the project development stage of the Centelha 3 programme, a national initiative executed by FAPESP in São Paulo state under Finep's coordination. Phase 2 is open exclusively to teams that were selected as finalists in the Phase 1 (Ideias Inovadoras) stage, which closed on 21 May 2026. Up to 47 projects will receive non-refundable economic subs

Technology-based innovation with market application — products, processes, or services that incorporate new technologies — for São Paulo startups that advanced from Centelha 3 Phase 1.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.
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.5%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.R$6.0M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: fapesp.br