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Petrobras Supports Rio de Janeiro Project Selected By Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 10/08/2020 at 11:25

Updated on 10/08/2020 at 12:32

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International Entrepreneurship Program Coordinated by the American Institution Aims to Transform the State of RJ into a Global Hub for Innovation in Energy and Sustainability

With the support of Petrobras, the state of Rio de Janeiro has been selected for REAP, a startup acceleration program coordinated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The aim is to stimulate the creation and development of startups focused on the energy and sustainability sectors, thereby transforming Rio de Janeiro into a global hub for innovation in these areas.

Petrobras will invest R$ 1.3 million for the implementation of the project, which has a total budget of R$ 3.2 million. The company’s resources come from the research and development (R&D) program of Aneel. The expectation is that, starting from the implementation of actions, around R$ 200 million in new investments will be attracted to the state of Rio de Janeiro, including investments in startups, R&D projects, and the dissemination of new technologies.

“We want to stimulate the environment for innovative businesses through the articulation of entrepreneurship initiatives in the areas of energy and sustainability, enhancing the innovation capacity of the supply chain, and implement a structured ecosystem that will bring significant investments to Rio de Janeiro and to the energy industry. Everyone has a lot to gain from this initiative that can transform the state into a hub of innovation in Brazil,” emphasizes Nicolas Simone, Director of Digital Transformation and Innovation at Petrobras.

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Petrobras Supports Rio de Janeiro Project Selected By Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

International Entrepreneurship Program Coordinated by the American Institution Aims to Transform the State of RJ into a Global Hub for Innovation in Energy and Sustainability

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