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MTCN is in Balneário Camboriú, but operates in Brazil and abroad; It was one of those chosen for adopting sustainable practices in coastal and port infrastructure projects.
MTCN – Sustainable Solutions in Dredging, Ports and Coasts, from Balneário Camboriú is one of 12 startups chosen to participate in the global acceleration program Shell StartUp Engine promoted by the fuel sector giant to encourage business, develop capabilities and drive innovative solutions. These are companies from four of the five Brazilian regions that focus on sustainable agriculture and forests, upstream decarbonization, energy solutions (platforms and marketplaces), nature-based solutions and social technology.
MTCN was selected to form this select group for adopting sustainable practices in coastal and port infrastructure projects. “We were selected from dozens of registered companies and now we are among the startups that Shell identified as companies that make a social and environmental difference”, celebrates the founder and partner-director from MTCN, Mauricio Torronteguy.
He adds that participating in the program offers the company's professionals a real possibility of accelerating their capabilities and improving their qualifications in administrative, financial and management processes. “The program also puts us in contact with potential investors and customers, opening different business possibilities. This all represents managerial and organizational growth that qualifies us to grow and conquer new customers and markets”, concludes Maurício.
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“Supporting entrepreneurship is one of the pillars of Shell’s voluntary social investment, along with access to energy and scientific education. We have been working with startups in Brazil for over 20 years as part of our commitment to transforming lives and boosting the country's socioeconomic development”, highlighted Cristiano da Costa Pinto, president of Shell Brasil in a recent post on his social networks.
What is the Shell StartUp Engine program
Designed in partnership with Startupbootcamp, one of the largest startup accelerators in the world, the Program helps innovative startups build skills to drive their business growth and position themselves for success in the market.
Shell's global program is present in several countries and provides access to exclusive resources and networks, which include qualified mentors, market experts, investors, Program participant network and other partners relevant to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As an energy company leading the transition to a low-carbon future, Shell also provides participating startups with the credibility they need to build trust with global customers, partners and investors.
About MTCN – Sustainable Solutions in Dredging, Ports and Coasts
MTCN is a specialized consultancy that provides sustainable and intelligent solutions for dredging works and projects related to port, waterway, nautical and coastal developments.
The company is made up of employees with several years of experience and a broad, diverse and strategic network of employees and partners in Brazil and abroad for the development of small, medium and large complexity services.
MTCN's services are divided into seven areas, all involving activities and projects at the land-water interface: dredging & demolition; port & coastal engineering, navigation & mooring, environment, computer modeling, oceanography & hydrography and investment support.
