The BRAVI 2026 international mission - Brazilian Agrifoodtechs Innovation in Italy - is an internationalization program for startups in the agrifoodtech sector.
The program is operated by Findeslab and promoted by Fapes in partnership with SEAG, with institutional support from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Innovation Diplomacy Program (PDI), the Embassy of Brazil in Rome, and Sebrae ES. in situ operations are managed by Promo Brasile Italia.
Through an online preparatory training program followed by an in-person immersion in the Italian innovation ecosystem, BRAVI 2026 aims to strengthen the internationalization of Brazilian agrifoodtech startups developing technological solutions, enhancing their ability to access international markets, establish strategic partnerships, and create new business and innovation opportunities on a global scale.
BRAVI — Brazilian Agtechs Innovation in Italy — is an innovative internationalization program for Brazilian AgTech startups seeking to enter the Italian market. BRAVI 2026 is another
initiative developed under the Brazilian Startups Worldwide (BSW) program and aims to foster connections and create concrete opportunities for business and international expansion.
Objective a):
Prepare up to 30 Brazilian agrifoodtech startups for the challenges of internationalization through specialized mentoring and targeted content.
Objective b):
Take up to 15 selected agrifoodtech startups on a 10-day immersion in the Italian ecosystem, with a strategic agenda that includes business matchmaking meetings, participation in the Ecomondo international trade fair, technical visits to globally recognized companies, and matchmaking with Italian investors and corporations. This will be followed by six months of support to help consolidate the connections and opportunities generated during the mission.
The program has two main objectives:
a) Prepare up to 30 Brazilian AgTech startups for the challenges of internationalization through specialized mentoring and targeted content;
b) Connect up to 15 AgTech startups with the highest rankings in the training program with stakeholders in Italy through a 10-day international mission, followed by six months of support to help them expand globally.
What is BSW?
What is BSW?
Brazilian Startups Worldwide (BsW) is an internationalization program operated by Findeslab and promoted by Fapes, created to connect Brazilian startups with strong technological potential to leading global innovation ecosystems. As part of this journey, the BitS2025 and BiG2025 international missions have already taken place, each focused on a strategic technology sector.
In 2026, it is time for agrifoodtech startups to expand their horizons and connect with the global innovation landscape.
BSW sectors:
• Agrifoodtech → BRAVI – Brazilian Agrifoodtechs Innovation in Italy
• Indtechs → BiG – Brazilian Indtechs in Germany
• Impact techs → BitS – Brazilian impact techs in Spain
• Retail techs → BretA – Brazilian retail techs in Argentina
Why Italy?
Italy is not only Europe's second-largest agricultural producer. It is also a country that has turned design and precision engineering into an art form over centuries.
In northern Italy, the Agrifood Valley - the corridor linking Parma, Emilia-Romagna, and Bologna - connects family farms with millennia of heritage to hubs for AI, loT, blockchain traceability, and much more. This is where major food companies and research centers are testing the future of food.
This ecosystem comes together in Rimini at the Ecomondo international trade fair, Europe's leading platform for the green economy, which welcomed 120,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from 100 countries at its latest edition.
If you are an agrifoodtech startup, Italy is more than a market. It is the perfect laboratory for scaling up.
Who can apply?
Who can apply?
This program is designed for Brazilian agrifoodtech startups developing innovative solutions for agribusiness and the agrifood value chain, with potential for international expansion. We are looking for startups that apply scientific and digital innovations throughout the food production chain - from farm to consumer - using technologies such as artificial intelligence, loT, the bioeconomy, automation, and biotechnology to address challenges and improve efficiency across the value chain.
If your agrifoodtech startup combines technology, innovation, and global potential, your journey starts here.
This program is designed for agrifoodtech startups from Espírito Santo and across Brazil that develop innovative solutions for agribusiness and the agrifood value chain, with potential for international expansion.
If your agrifoodtech startup combines technology, innovation, and global potential, your journey starts here.
How does it work?
How does it work?
For shortlisted startups (Top 30)
An internationalization and business training program designed to strengthen agrifoodtech startups’ strategic capabilities and prepare them to overcome the challenges of the next stages of the program.
For shortlisted startups (Top 30)
An internationalization and business training program designed to strengthen agrifoodtech startups’ strategic capabilities and prepare them to overcome the challenges of the next stages of the program
For startups selected for the mission (Top 15)
An advanced training program focused on the Italian agricultural and agrifood ecosystem, delivered by agribusiness professionals specializing in maximizing business opportunities and
navigating international trade fairs and technical missions.
For startups selected for the mission (Top 15)
An advanced training program focused on the Italian agricultural and agrifood ecosystem, delivered by agribusiness professionals specializing in maximizing business opportunities and
navigating international trade fairs and technical missions.
Financial support for companies from Espírito Santo (Group A)
A grant of up to BRL 60,000 to cover mission expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and other costs. Note: companies that have already received a grant through another BSW program in the same fiscal year may receive 50% of this amount.
Financial support for companies from Espírito Santo (Group A)
A grant of up to BRL 60,000 to cover mission expenses, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and other costs. Note: companies that have already received a grant through another BSW program in the same fiscal year may receive 50% of this amount.
Inclusion and diversity quota
One place reserved exclusively for an agrifoodtech startup whose CIO self-identifies as:
Black, a member of a Quilombola community, Indigenous, a person with a disability, a woman,
or LGBTQIAPN+.
Inclusion and diversity quota
One place reserved exclusively for an agrifoodtech startup whose CIO self-identifies as:
Black, a member of a Quilombola community, Indigenous, a person with a disability, a woman, or LGBTQIAPN+.
Findeslab internationalization programs
Your startup can prepare to operate on the global stage through specialized mentoring and strategic training offered by Tecnova, as well as experience an immersion in leading international ecosystems through the missions of the Brazilian Startups Worldwide (BsW) internationalization program.
Our programs go beyond building knowledge: they accelerate connections, open doors to international markets, and strengthen your startup’s ability to compete globally. This is an opportunity to turn a domestic vision into international expansion, bringing your business closer
to strategic partners and real opportunities for growth in the global market.
Your solution can go further. Your journey starts here
FAQ
Is the mission only open to companies from Espírito Santo?
No. BRAVI is a nationwide call for applications. Up to 10 startups from other regions of Brazil and up to five startups from Espírito Santo may be selected for the international mission.
My business is at an early stage. Can I apply?
BRAVI is designed for more mature startups with internationalization potential. If your startup is still at an early stage, we recommend keeping an eye on future opportunities that are better suited to your stage of development.
How much does it cost to take part in BRAVI 2026?
There is no participation fee for BRAVI 2026. Selected startups in Group C must individually cover their CIO’s expenses during the mission, including airfare, accommodation, meals, and other personal expenses throughout the 10 days in Italy. The program also provides financial support for up to five startups from Espírito Santo, subject to the conditions set out in the Call for
Applications.
