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PIPE — Innovative Research in Small Businesses (Pesquisa Inovativa em Pequenas Empresas)

PIPE Fase 1 (Seed)

Funds seed-stage innovation by startup teams in any technology field in São Paulo.

Between cyclesSão Paulo Research Foundation (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, FAPESP)Brazil
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About

PIPE (Pesquisa Inovativa em Pequenas Empresas) is FAPESP's flagship program for supporting innovative research within small businesses based in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The program operates via the SAGe online submission system and accepts applications year-round outside of themed Jornada Tecnológica competition cycles, making it one of the few Brazilian public science grants available on a…

What this grant funds

Technological innovation in any sector by small businesses based in São Paulo state, submitted year-round via the continuous PIPE Fase 1 window.

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.12 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.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: fapesp.br