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Embrapii invests R$792 million in 411 clean technology projects for decarbonization. Data shared at the ANPEI Conference, one of the largest R&D events in the country.
Embrapii allocated a significant sum of R$792 million to promote innovative projects aimed at energy transition and decarbonization. These investments were detailed at the ANPEI Conference, standing out as one of the largest Research and Development meetings in Brazil. In total, there are 411 clean technology projects supported by Embrapii. The Brazilian Research and Innovation Company has focused on these ventures to drive sustainable solutions. The energy transition is essential for the country's future, and these efforts are fundamental to achieving a positive impact in the environment.
ANPEI Conference and the Impact of Embrapii
Data was shared in a panel at the ANPEI Conference, one of the largest research and development events in Brazil. São Paulo, August 22, 2024 – Embrapii (Brazilian Research and Innovation Company) has already channeled around R$800 million into 411 initiatives focused on energy transition and decarbonization. Igor Manhães Nazareth, director of Innovation and Institutional Relations at Embrapii, presented these numbers on August 21st during the panel 'Structuring Projects – Energy Transition', an essential part of the ANPEI Conference, which ends today in São Paulo.
Embrapii Sustainable Partnerships and Initiatives
To date, 69 Units Embrapii formed partnerships with 379 client With target in decarbonization and the energy transition. On the panel, Nazareth shared the space with André Ferrarese, from Tupy, and David Noronha, from Energy Source. Tupy, a Brazilian multinational in the metallurgy sector, collaborates with Embrapii on projects trailers to the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, highlighting the commitment to insert the energy transition in Brazil.
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Subsequently, a Cooperation Agreement was signed with two philanthropic organizations, Agni and the Arapyaú Institute, reinforcing the pioneering and sustainability process of Embrapii in bioeconomics. 'THE partnership with Agni and Arapyaú will expand Embrapii's contributions in the area of bioeconomy, joining efforts to overcome technological challenges in favor of sustainability', highlighted Nazareth.
Projects on display at the Embrapii Stand
At the Embrapii stand, several innovative projects aimed at solving complex problems were presented. Among them, the Soft Robot, a creation of the Embrapii Senai Cimatec Unit, which received R$54,4 million (with R$7 million from Embrapii). This technological robot inspects difficult-to-access places on offshore platforms, reducing the risk of work accidents.
Another highlight is SUBOT, a autonomous robotic system, created for inspections of high voltage electrical equipment, which obtained an investment of R$6,5 million (R$1,6 million from Embrapii). The Extracellular Matrix (ECM) project, in the health sector, uses print 3D with bioink, increasing product conservation and contributing to filling wrinkles and other aesthetic applications.
Promising Technological Innovations
The Rota Cilia project developed a technology for reading faults in automobiles, automating damage analysis through AI learning. This solution is widely adopted by insurance companies and other automobile companies. In the aesthetic field, 'Intelligent Lipstick', the result of a collaboration between Grupo Boticário and Embrapii, promises to revolutionize the application of lipsticks, using AI to detect different skin tones.
Another innovative project aims to carbon offset via fast pyrolysis de lignocellulosic waste, transforming them into bioproducts. Marcelo Moreira, from the Federal University of Viçosa, explains that this technology converts waste into products such as bio-oil and biochar, standing out in the valorization of forestry and industrial waste.
Advances in Agriculture and Future Contributions
Rota Zasso, in partnership with the Embrapii ISI Sensoriamento Unit, uses computer vision to remove weeds, optimizing agricultural management in a sustainable way. Vitor Nardelli, from ISI Sensoriamento, highlights the efficiency of robotic vehicles in cultivating and monitoring plantations.
The exhibition of projects at the ANPEI Conference aims to show the potential of transforming concepts into viable products. 'Embrapii invests, shares knowledge and accelerates development until market entry,' said Marcelo Prim, Operations director at Embrapii.
Participation and support for sustainable development
At the opening of the conference, minister Luciana Santos and other important representatives of the scientific and technological sector participated. The minister highlighted the challenges and opportunities of Brazil, which ranks 13th in the world in scientific production, highlighting the need to advance in innovation to foster a model of sustainable development based on science and technology.
The ANPEI Conference, which ended at the WTC Events Center in São Paulo, reinforces Embrapii's commitment to supporting innovations that promote sustainability and technological development in Brazil. With more than 400 projects and collaborations with hundreds of companies, Embrapii continues to be a pillar in research and innovation, shaping a more sustainable and technological future for the country.
Source: EMBRAPII Press
