In order to foster growth and increase the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized companies, BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) announced BNDES MPME Inovadora. Through partners such as BRDE (Regional Bank for the Development of the Far South), the initiative provides financing of up to R$ 20 million to technology companies that have innovative characteristics and revenues below R$ 90 million per year.
Announced in partnership with ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies), the BNDES MPME Inovadora Credit line serves the South region through BRDE. The initiative started in 2014 and provided R$ 300 million to states in the southern region, which may be requested by companies based in the region and which are classified as innovative MSMEs.
In addition to facilitated credit, the program also offers more attractive rates to entrepreneurs, with 6.5% of interest per year and a term of up to 120 months with a grace period of up to 48 months. According to Murilo Pessatti, CEO of Chipus Microelectronics, the credit line has a relevant role for the growth of your company. “This initiative was really very important for Chipus, given that we finance three projects for the development of new products for the company, at rates and grace periods that really surpass any other option available on the market.”
According to the balance sheet released by BRDE, since its creation in August 2014, the initiative has granted more than R$ 79 million with 53 contracts closed in the southern region of the country. According to Felipe Castro do Couto, Planning Manager for the Santa Catarina do BRDE Agency, “The BNDES MPME Inovadora line is being an important tool for fostering innovation, especially for technology-based companies. The partnership with ABES was very important for this performance, as it articulated BRDE's approach to the sector, after a long history of difficulty in accessing long-term credit due to the requirements of financial institutions ”.
According to André Medrado, an analyst at the BNDES 'Information and Communication Technology Department, the program helps bring BNDES closer to micro and small companies. “This line is a way of increasing the reach of BNDES 'operations through regional banks. BNDES has always had the challenge of working with small innovative companies and this line is helping us. ”
According to Jorge Sukarie, president of ABES, the credit line is important to leverage the development of micro, small and medium-sized companies that are responsible for most of the sector's innovative projects. “The entity is responsible for the articulation between the development banks, which are the economic agents, with the hubs and class entities of technology and innovation; and with innovative companies. For ABES, it is also very important to know that the southern region has this support to continue growing. We have a large concentration of associates there and we always seek to strengthen this sector. ”
In addition to announcing the Innovative MPME line, ABES also makes available on its portal Guide for Industrial Support Instruments, developed by the Industrial Development Agency (ABDI). Through this tool, it is possible to consult the instruments of financial and technical support, innovation and export, commercial defense, incentives and exemptions existing in the Brazilian market for industrial development, according to the profile and demand of the company. Also according to Jorge Sukarie, the entity offers an information base to encourage the growth of the sector. "The association continually seeks to support and encourage the development of companies by providing the necessary resources and information so that entrepreneurs can continue to grow and expand their businesses".
To access the Guide, visit the website: www.abessoftware.com.br/inovacao-e-fomento/apresentacao-inovacaofomento.
And for more information on the advantages and how to access the Innovative MPME, access here.
About ABES
ABES, Brazilian Association of Software Companies, is the most representative entity in the sector with around 1580 associated or associated companies, distributed in 21 Brazilian states, responsible for the generation of more than 120 thousand direct jobs and an annual turnover of the order of US$ 20 billion a year. The companies associated with ABES represent 85% of the turnover of the software development and commercialization segment in Brazil and 32% of the total turnover of the IT sector, equivalent in 2013 to US$ 61.6 billion of sales of software, IT services and hardware. Since its foundation, on September 9, 1986, the entity has exercised the mission of sectorial representation in the legislative and tax areas, in proposing and guiding policies aimed at strengthening the value chain of the Brazilian Software and Services Industry - IBSS, in defense intellectual property and combating piracy of national or international software and supporting initiatives to promote research, development, innovation and the development of national software. Access the ABES Portal - www.abes.org.br or contact the Customer Service: (11) 2161-2833
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