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Startup designs molecules for treatment of mental disorders, cancer and other diseases
19 de abril de 2022
The computational platform developed by the firm, with FAPESP’s support, is capable of screening billions of molecules.
Scientists use ‘green’ solvent and natural pigment to produce bioplastic
12 de abril de 2022
The process is sustainable and is described by researchers at universities in Brazil and Portugal in the journal Green Chemistry. The article is one of those highlighted as “hot” by the journal’s editors and referees.
Company based in São Paulo develops self-test that detects all variants of SARS-CoV-2
05 de abril de 2022
The startup supported by FAPESP produces all of the inputs for the test and will supply them to partner companies that will assemble kits and distribute them to retailers.
Innovation in industry is essential to economic growth in Brazil
29 de março de 2022
The importance of innovation was stressed by participants in the ninth FAPESP 60 Years Conference, who also highlighted the fall in public-sector investment in R&D in recent years.
Edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic boasts higher tensile strength than petroleum-based plastic
08 de março de 2022
Designed for use as food packaging, the material is produced by scientists at São Paulo State University from gelatin, clay and a nanoemulsion of black pepper essential oil.
Retinal imaging device developed in Brazil could cost only a fifth as much as conventional models
22 de fevereiro de 2022
With joint support from FAPESP and the government innovation agency, researchers at Eyetec have drastically reduced the number of components needed to make the device.
Artificial intelligence helps predict risk of complications in feet of diabetic patients
15 de fevereiro de 2022
A system developed by a startup supported by FAPESP proves capable of predicting diabetic foot with over 85% accuracy. Foot complications occur in 34% of diabetics.
FAPESP and Braskem create center for research on use of plastics in agriculture
08 de fevereiro de 2022
The new Engineering Research Center will be led by scientists affiliated with the University of Campinas’s Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Planning, in partnership with colleagues at universities and research institutions in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Scientists at the University of São Paulo create a glove that detects pesticides in food
25 de janeiro de 2022
The wearable device has screen-printed sensors on three fingers to detect the presence of toxic substances in fruit and vegetables. Prior preparation of samples is not required, and no waste is generated.
Algorithms and sensors aid soil mapping and optimization of agricultural production
18 de janeiro de 2022
A Brazilian startup has developed technology inspired by the soil mapping techniques used by the oil and gas industry to select drilling sites.
“Prof. U.E. Stumpf” Engineering Research Center helps orient Stellantis’s decisions on ethanol in Brazil
21 de dezembro de 2021
The automotive giant resulting from the PSA-Fiat Chrysler merger is partnering with FAPESP in this ERC, which is integrated with Stellantis’s global network of science labs
FAPESP and Shell launch call for the Offshore Innovation Center
21 de dezembro de 2021
The new center will incorporate offshore energy production of sustainable and low-carbon technologies and processes.
Rapid test detects emerging disease transmitted by cats to humans
14 de dezembro de 2021
Test developed by startup BiDiagnostics with FAPESP’s support promises faster and more accurate diagnosis of deep mycosis that causes sores and potentially fatal organ damage in domestic cats.
Startup develops artificial tissue with vascularization
07 de dezembro de 2021
FAPESP has funded development of the solution, which can in future be used to bioprint human organs using cells from the recipient.
Startup uses eggshells as raw material for next-generation dermal filler
30 de novembro de 2021
The global market for dermal fillers is expected to reach USD 9.4 billion by 2028. The technique consists of injecting hyaluronic acid into the region to be treated.

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