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The events will take place in the cities of São Paulo, Florianópolis, Recife, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro between January 10th and 22nd to publicize the call for startups open until the end of January

 

Together with the BNDES, Wayra, Vivo's open innovation hub in Brazil and Telefônica worldwide, and Liga Ventures, the first accelerator focused on connecting startups and large corporations in Brazil, start January 10th and 22nd, 2019, a series of roadshows across the country to provide information about the BNDES Garagem Program, its differentials and benefits for startups and entrepreneurs who want to participate.
 
The events will take place in São Paulo, Florianópolis, Recife, Porto Alegre, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro during the period, promoting interaction and networking between BNDES, Wayra and Liga teams, and entrepreneurs and startups interested in taking questions and disclose about the call for registration, difference between the Creation and Acceleration Programs, methodologies, partners and benefits. Each meeting will last two hours and registration for access to the event in each city must be done through the links below.
 
O BNDES Garage Program will be divided into two strands: a project focused on ideas and product development and another that will address businesses already in the traction phase, respectively called BNDES Garagem Criação e Acceleração. Comprised of in-person workshops, individual consultations, specialized content on the pain of companies, day-to-day monitoring, access to the network of mentors, partners, large corporations and investors, the programs will contribute to the generation of business and the growth of companies. In addition to these benefits, selected startups will be entitled to a full office at WeWork Carioca, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
 
Startups from all segments of the economy can apply for both aspects of the BNDES Garagem Program, with special attention to the areas of health and well-being, social and environmental sustainability, creative economy, security, financial solutions (Fintechs), education, IoT (Internet of Things) and Blockchain. For detailed information about each program, its duration and how to apply, visit the website: https://bndesgaragem.com.br/. Applications are open until the 27th of January..
 
See below for more information about the roadshows in each city:
 
Sao Paulo
Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019
Place: Cubo – Flexroom 1A and 1B (Alameda Vicente Pinzon, 54 – Vila Olimpia, São Paulo – SP, 04547-130 – 1st floor)
Registration Link: https://www.sympla.com.br/roadshow-bndes-garagem__417623
 
Florianopolis
Date: Monday, January 14, 2019
Place: ACATE Downtown – Archibancaba and PUB (Rua Felipe Schmidt, 835 –
Florianópolis/Santa Catarina – CEP: 88010-903)
Registration Link: https://www.sympla.com.br/roadshow-bndes-garagem__418748
 
Porto Alegre
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Place: TecnoPuc / WoW- Room 101 – Bill Hewlett Auditorium – David Packard P.97A (Av. Ipiranga, 6681 – P.97B, Bloco Einstein CEP: 90619-900 – Porto Alegre)
Registration Link: https://www.sympla.com.br/roadshow-bndes-garagem__418728
 
Recife
Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Place: Porto Digital (235 Rua do Apolo – Recife Antigo)
Registration Link: https://www.sympla.com.br/roadshow-bndes-garagem__418630
 
Belo Horizonte
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019
Place: SEED (Av. Bias Fortes, 50 – Lourdes)
Registration Link: https://www.sympla.com.br/roadshow-bndes-garagem__418725
 
Rio de Janeiro
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2019
Place: WeWork Carioca (Av. Alm. Barroso, 81 – Centro)
Registration Link: https://www.sympla.com.br/roadshow-bndes-garagem__418733
 
 
Wayra-Liga Ventures Consortium
Wayra and Liga Ventures were chosen by BNDESPAR to operate the first BNDES Garagem Creation and Acceleration Program for startups in Rio de Janeiro.
 
Wayra is Vivo's open innovation hub in Brazil and part of the global area called Telefónica Inovação Aberta, focused on connecting entrepreneurs, startups, investors and public and private partners around the world, and with the aim of identifying opportunities for innovation and Business. Telefônica Inovação Aberta is present in 16 countries, including 11 Wayra hubs in 10 countries. To date, Wayra has invested in more than 800 startups worldwide.
 
Liga Ventures Created in 2015, Liga Ventures (http://liga.ventures/) is one of the largest startup accelerators in the country and a pioneer in the corporate acceleration and corporate ventures market, with partners such as GPA, Elo, Cateno, Brink's, Porto Seguro, Embraer, Mercedes-Benz, AES Tietê, Intel, TIVIT, Eaton, WebMotors, Sascar, Unilever, Ticket Log, Vedacit, Saint-Gobain and more than 11 thousand startups in its database. Liga also accelerated 100 startups in 15 acceleration cycles and created unprecedented studies via Liga Insights (https://insights.liga.ventures), pointing out startups that are innovating in the Retail, AutoTech, Emerging Technologies, HR Techs, Health Techs, IT, Real Estate and Marketing sectors.

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