Company Puts R$ 7 Billion on the Table to Create the New Brazilian Silicon Valley: Semiconductor Factory, Strategic Climate, and Data Center City on the Radar

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 22/10/2025 at 16:08

Updated on 22/10/2025 at 16:09

Rio Grande do Sul recebe R$ 7 bilhões em investimentos para criar polos de semicondutores e datacenters e impulsionar a inovação tecnológica.

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Billion-Dollar Investments, Chip Factories, and the Country’s First Data Center Industrial District Position Rio Grande do Sul at the Center of Brazil’s Technological Ambitions. The State Seeks to Attract Companies and Talent to Form a New Innovation Hub.

Rio Grande do Sul Presented R$ 7 Billion in Opportunities Aimed at Innovation and Technology, Highlighting the Semiconductor Sector and a “Data Center City” in Eldorado do Sul.

The Portfolio Includes 50 Opportunities from 43 Companies, within a Strategy Coordinated by Invest RS, the State Government’s Investment Attraction Agency, which Opened an Office Three Months Ago in the Faria Lima Avenue Region in São Paulo.

According to a Report Published by InfoMoney, the Agency’s Physical Presence in the São Paulo Capital Aims to Bring Investors and Companies Closer to the Gaucho Innovation Ecosystem.

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Investment Package and Opportunities

According to Invest RS, the Set of Investments Involves Industrial Projects, Digital Infrastructure, and Workforce Development.

The Most Recent Survey Mapped 1,151 Technical Training Scholarships and More Than 300,000 m² of Land Available for Technology-Based Companies in Innovation Environments in the State.

The Conditions Were Designed to Attract New Businesses and Stimulate the Growth of Startups and Technology Industries.

The Initiative Also Includes Mechanisms for Financing and Promotion, with the Participation of Development Banks and Private Managers.

In Addition, There is an Events Calendar to Present the Gaucho Innovation Ecosystem to National and International Investors.

Semiconductor Factories Expected by 2029

The Most Noteworthy Industrial Project is from Grupo Tellescom, which Plans to Install Semiconductor Packaging Units.

The Initial Investment is Estimated at About R$ 1 Billion, with the First Factory Expected to be Operational by 2027 and New Investments Scheduled for 2028 and 2029.

According to Investigation by InfoMoney, the Plan was Structured in Phases to Ensure Technological and Logistical Viability.

Lorea Stated That the Sector’s Expansion Depends on the Training of Specialized Professionals.

“Brazil Wants to Advance in the Chips Industry. Today, There Are Nine in the Country, and Four of Them are in RS. The Largest Bottleneck for Expanding Operations is the Specialized Workforce,” Said the Executive.

Furthermore, He Mentioned That the State Maintains Programs for the Training of Engineers and Technicians in Semiconductors, which, According to the Agency, is an Important Factor in Consolidating the Local Industry and Attracting New Investments.

Data Center City in Eldorado do Sul

Another Announced Project is the Country’s First Data Center Industrial District, to be Implemented in Eldorado do Sul, with an Estimated Investment of R$ 3 Billion.

The Proposal, Presented as a “Data Center City”, Envisions Scalable Infrastructure Targeted at Digital Services and Artificial Intelligence Applications.

According to Eduardo Lorea, the State Offers Energy Availability and Lower Average Temperatures than Other Regions, Which Can Reduce Cooling Operational Costs.

InfoMoney Also Reported that the Close Proximity to Fiber Optic Networks and the Porto Alegre Metropolitan Region is Considered Strategic by Technology Companies, as it Facilitates the Installation of Cloud Providers and Large-Scale Corporate Services.

Ecosystem and Innovation Infrastructure

The Consolidation of the Innovation Environment Involves Universities, Technological Parks, and Research Centers.

According to Invest RS, These Institutions have Increased Places, Laboratories, and Programs Aimed at Engineering, Computing, and Hardware Design.

The State Government has Also Organized Information about Properties and Available Areas for Company Installation, Aiming to Expedite Processes and Attract Startups and Research and Development (R&D) Centers.

The Initiative Seeks to Provide Predictability for Investors and Reduce the Time Between Interest and Project Realization.

Financing and Venture Capital

On the Financial Axis, the Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul (BRDE) Plans a New Cycle of Contributions in Four Private Equity Funds (FIPs), with an Anticipated Up to R$ 50 Million Between 2025 and 2026.

The Priority is to Select Managers with Experience in Innovation and Operation in the Southern Region.

Regional Economy Experts Evaluate that the Combination of Venture Capital and Incentive Programs Can Strengthen the Innovation Ecosystem and Increase the Competitiveness of Local Companies.

According to Invest RS, the Articulation Between Government, Universities, and Investment Funds Seeks to Support Startups at Different Stages — from Applied Research to Commercial Expansion.

Goal is to Increase Productivity and Attract New Sectors

Invest RS Aims to Double the Average Growth of the Gaucho GDP in the Next Ten Years, Boosting Technology and Scientific Base Industry Sectors.

The Plan Anticipates Stimuli for Productivity and the Integration of Traditional and Digital Chains.

In an Interview with InfoMoney, Lorea Highlighted that Rio Grande do Sul Has Traditional Companies that Have Evolved into Innovative Models, Such as Tramontina, Randon, and Gerdau.

The Strategy, According to Him, is to Expand this Profile to Other Industrial Segments.

Regional Development Experts Point Out that the Presence of These Companies, Associated with the Arrival of New Chip Factories and the Expansion of Data Center Infrastructure, Tends to Attract Suppliers and Generate Qualified Jobs in the State.

Company Puts R$ 7 Billion on the Table to Create the New Brazilian Silicon Valley: Semiconductor Factory, Strategic Climate, and Data Center City on the Radar

Billion-Dollar Investments, Chip Factories, and the Country’s First Data Center Industrial District Position Rio Grande do Sul at the Center of Brazil’s Technological Ambitions. The State Seeks to Attract Companies and Talent to Form a New Innovation Hub.

Investment Package and Opportunities

Semiconductor Factories Expected by 2029

Data Center City in Eldorado do Sul

Ecosystem and Innovation Infrastructure

Financing and Venture Capital

Goal is to Increase Productivity and Attract New Sectors

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Company Puts R$ 7 Billion on the Table to Create the New Brazilian Silicon Valley: Semiconductor Factory, Strategic Climate, and Data Center City on the Radar

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Investment Package and Opportunities

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