Sebrae Minas will invest more than R$ 36 million in encouraging innovation and technology in micro and small companies (MPEs) in Minas Gerais. The announcement was made by the superintendent director of Sebrae Minas, Afonso Maria Rocha.
By December 2014, 23,821 companies will receive specialized consultancy subsidized by Sebrae Minas to develop innovative products and services through the Sebraetec program. In 2010, the program's investment was R$ 2 million. "In four years, we will increase by 18 times the capacity to provide technology and innovation services to small businesses in the state," he said.
According to the manager of the Access to Innovation and Technology Unit, Anizio Dutra Vianna, the novelty this year is that in addition to MSEs, Individual Microentrepreneurs should also benefit from Sebraetec. “The proposal is scheduled to be evaluated in April by Sebrae Nacional. If approved, more than 4,650 Individual Micro-entrepreneurs in the state will benefit”, explains Anízio.
Sebraetec was created with the objective of encouraging micro and small companies, with annual gross sales of less than R$ 3.6 million, to invest in innovation and become more competitive. The program allows a subsidy of up to 80% of the value of the development of innovation and technology projects for companies interested in modernizing products, processes or services.
By December 2014, 23,821 companies will receive specialized consultancy subsidized by Sebrae Minas to develop innovative products and services through the Sebraetec program. In 2010, the program's investment was R$ 2 million. "In four years, we will increase by 18 times the capacity to provide technology and innovation services to small businesses in the state," he said.
According to the manager of the Access to Innovation and Technology Unit, Anizio Dutra Vianna, the novelty this year is that in addition to MSEs, Individual Microentrepreneurs should also benefit from Sebraetec. “The proposal is scheduled to be evaluated in April by Sebrae Nacional. If approved, more than 4,650 Individual Micro-entrepreneurs in the state will benefit”, explains Anízio.
Sebraetec was created with the objective of encouraging micro and small companies, with annual gross sales of less than R$ 3.6 million, to invest in innovation and become more competitive. The program allows a subsidy of up to 80% of the value of the development of innovation and technology projects for companies interested in modernizing products, processes or services.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
Applications are now open for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program for Information Technology companies from Minas Gerais, at Stanford University, in Silicon Valley, in the United States, in partnership with MGTI.
Interested companies filled out the form and will receive the set of rules to be eligible for the program and the documentation required for the application to be confirmed. Confirmation of registration will be made upon payment of a fee and submission of documents by April 30th.
To enroll, companies must be technology-based with production headquarters in Minas Gerais, meet the required documentation, participate in every program with 2 English-speaking professionals from the company, in addition to a valid passport and visa for the US.
Of the total number of companies registered, 20 will be selected, 7 must be between micro and small, with annual sales of up to R$ 3.6 million in 2013 and the other 13 with revenues above this value. If there are more companies in these two criteria, there will be a public draw in May.
The program is organized in four phases: distance training, module in Stanford, scheduled for August, monitoring (4 weeks) and module in Brazil, to be carried out in September. The objective is to increase competitiveness, helping to transform individuals, companies and the local ecosystem into a world-class entrepreneurship and technology hub. The investment cost for the program is around US$ 43,000 per company, excluding travel and accommodation costs. More information and registration on the website www.mgti.org.br/stanford.
Interested companies filled out the form and will receive the set of rules to be eligible for the program and the documentation required for the application to be confirmed. Confirmation of registration will be made upon payment of a fee and submission of documents by April 30th.
To enroll, companies must be technology-based with production headquarters in Minas Gerais, meet the required documentation, participate in every program with 2 English-speaking professionals from the company, in addition to a valid passport and visa for the US.
Of the total number of companies registered, 20 will be selected, 7 must be between micro and small, with annual sales of up to R$ 3.6 million in 2013 and the other 13 with revenues above this value. If there are more companies in these two criteria, there will be a public draw in May.
The program is organized in four phases: distance training, module in Stanford, scheduled for August, monitoring (4 weeks) and module in Brazil, to be carried out in September. The objective is to increase competitiveness, helping to transform individuals, companies and the local ecosystem into a world-class entrepreneurship and technology hub. The investment cost for the program is around US$ 43,000 per company, excluding travel and accommodation costs. More information and registration on the website www.mgti.org.br/stanford.
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