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Startup develops sparkling beverage from honey produced by Brazilian native bees
18 de outubro de 2022
Supported by FAPESP, the project also aims to encourage conservation of Brazilian wildlife and valorize the culture and craftsmanship of local communities.
Researchers use cellulose to develop slow-release fertilizer and a self-fertilizing propagation pot
11 de outubro de 2022
Scientists at the Federal University of São Carlos adapted material derived from sugarcane bagasse and papermaking to replace the synthetic polymers available on the market and used by growers. The main aim was to avoid the discharge of non-biodegradable chemicals into the soil.
Embraer announces investment in drone maker supported by FAPESP
27 de setembro de 2022
One of the aims of the investment is to accelerate the growth of the market for midsize to large autonomous drones.
Brazilian forensic technology certified by US government’s center of excellence
20 de setembro de 2022
FAPESP has long supported the company that developed the system, which identifies people from small fragments of finger and palm prints. It passed a key certification test set by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
FAPESP will support innovation projects of São Paulo companies with European countries
06 de setembro de 2022
Foundation will make available the equivalent of up to € 1.5 million for the proposals approved in the call, focusing on artificial intelligence in smart cities and health and industry 4.0.
Scientists use modified yeast to produce xylitol sweetener from sugarcane straw
30 de agosto de 2022
Researchers at the State University of Campinas have edited the genome of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the brewer’s yeast used to produce ethanol, so that it converts xylose into xylitol. The strategy can add value to the ethanol industry and meet demand for a healthier sweetener.
Toll tag technology is repurposed for use in wildlife monitoring
16 de agosto de 2022
The system is being developed by a Brazilian startup supported by FAPESP and can be used by biologists in scientific research, by NGOs to track endangered species, and by environmental consultants.
FAPESP will select projects in acceleration of energy transition
16 de agosto de 2022
RPGCC call will support with up to R$ 10 million projects that mainly consider aspects of technological innovation of production and energy use.
Drone-borne radar detects underground ants’ nests that threaten eucalyptus plantations
10 de agosto de 2022
A startup supported by FAPESP developed the technology, which is being tested by pulp and paper manufacturer Klabin.
Artificial intelligence for more efficient public spending audits
02 de agosto de 2022
A startup supported by FAPESP has developed software to process legal cases, winning an important order from Brazil’s federal court of auditors.
Studies on carbon storage supported by FAPESP contributed to legislative proposal
19 de julho de 2022
Results of studies conducted at the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) have fed into a bill before the Senate to set up a legal framework on carbon capture and storage as an economic activity.
Algorithm adapted to Brazilian agriculture can facilitate use of precision irrigation
12 de julho de 2022
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo showed that management of irrigation with the aid of the algorithm, adjusted on the basis of field data, reduced water and power consumption by 31%. The researchers are now pursuing market validation of the technology.
Computational solution automatically identifies alterations in mammograms
28 de junho de 2022
A startup supported by FAPESP has developed a technology based on artificial intelligence that can reduce the time to produce a diagnosis by 40%.
FAPESP and SABESP launch new call for proposals
21 de junho de 2022
Project selection will inject resources from the state company and the PIPE program into the São Paulo innovation ecosystem.
CEO of iFood invests in biotech startup supported by FAPESP
14 de junho de 2022
One of the executive’s aims is to encourage other Brazilian entrepreneurs to invest in science- and technology-based startups.

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