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Brazil FINEP FNDCT National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development

Helps innovative organizations in Brazil to connect innovation teams to commercialization pathways and real buyers.

Brazil FINEP FNDCT National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development is FINEP's grant route for strategic R&D in Brazil. It sits under FINEP and draws on the national fund for science and technology, so the program is best understood as a major public research and innovation channel rather than a narrow sector call.

The program offers grants from R$100,000 to R$50,000,000, with a median

Max awardR$50M
Realistic medianR$500K
Success rate20–30%
Decision time

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: finep.gov.br