Sao Paulo's 10 Best Startup Accelerators & Incubators [2024]

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Updated: January 20th, 2022

Are you looking for an accelerator program in Sao Paulo?

According to weforum, Sao Paulo is Latin Americas Powerhouse. The state enjoys an annual economic growth of 4.2%, and it is recognized as the largest economic and industrial center of the Southern Hemisphere.

If you're starting a startup in Sao Paulo, you might be wondering what startup accelerators or incubators exist in the area. Here's the full list:

Best Startup Accelerators & Incubators In Sao Paulo

#	Accelerator/Incubator	Funding	Location	Apply
1	Start-Up Brasil	Up To $200K	State of ...	Apply
2	Wayra Brazil	up to $150K	State of ...	Apply
3	Founder Institute	$200K	Global	Apply
4	Startup Farm	Up To $150K	State of ...	Apply
5	Google for Startups Accelerator Brazil	Not Disclosed	Global	Apply
6	The Bakery	Not disclosed	State of ...	Apply
7	ACE Startups	Not disclosed	State of ...	Apply
8	FCJ Venture Builder	Not disclosed	State of ...	Apply
9	NovoAgro Ventures	Not disclosed	State of ...	Apply
10	Acelera MGTI.	Not disclosed	State of ...	Apply

1. Start-Up Brasil

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: Technology
Investment Size: Up To $200K
Program Length: 2 Months
Equity Taken: *Not Disclosed *

Start-Up Brasil is a national startup acceleration program created by the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communications.

Their 2 months accelerator program provides startups access to $200,000 in research and development, in addition to a series of events and activities promoted by the program for training and bringing together customers.

Besides, the startups enjoy access to infrastructure, mentoring, and training in exchange for a percentage of ownership.

Apply to Start-Up Brasil, or learn more ➜

2. Wayra Brazil

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: Cloud, Cybersecurity, IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, RA/RV, Smart Wi-Fi, SaaS (Software as a Service), Fintech, Agtech, Mobile, Games, Video
Investment Size: up to $150K
Program Length: 12 Months
Equity Taken: *Not Disclosed *

Wayra invests in growing startups focusing on Cloud, Cybersecurity, IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, RA/RV, Smart Wi-Fi, SaaS (Software as a Service), Fintech, Agritech, Mobile, Games, and Video. Their incubation program takes up to 12 months, while they invest up to $150K in exchange for minimal equity.

Apply to Wayra Brazil, or learn more ➜

3. Founder Institute

Location: Global
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: $200K
Program: 4 Months
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Founder Institute is a pre-seed accelerator program for startups and to date, they have successfully launched 5000+ companies worldwide.

They work with entrepreneurs at the early stage of their business startup and help them build a successful company. The Founder Institute invests up to $200K in the startup idea and provides them mentorship from high-class mentors.

Apply to Founder Institute, or learn more ➜

4. Startup Farm

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: All Sectors
Investment Size: Up To $150K
Program Length: Not disclosed
Equity Taken: 5%

Startup Farm runs a 6-months accelerator program supporting startups and incredible founders. The Startup Farm program has accelerated more than 300 startups and looks for founders who have the courage to go beyond and launch themselves.

The program targets startups from all markets, in any level of development, and specifically the startups using technology in an innovative way.

Startup Farm provides mentorship and funds to help the startups excel. The accelerator program invests up to R$ 150K for 5% of the startup.

Apply to Startup Farm, or learn more ➜

5. Google for Startups Accelerator Brazil

Location: Global
Industry: All Industries
Investment Size: Not Disclosed
Program Length: Not Disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

Google for Startups runs a successful business accelerator program that helps startups and business companies to grow and scale in the industry.

They provide participating business ventures with growth-enabled business methodology, mentorship, leadership, technical assistance, solutions to various business challenges & problems, access to Google products and practices, connection-building & networking opportunities with Google experts, and Google business insights.

Apply to Google for Startups Accelerator Brazil, or learn more ➜

6. The Bakery

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: Sector Agnostic
Investment Size: Not disclosed
Program Length: 6 Months
Equity Taken: *Not Disclosed *

The Bakery focuses on enabling the high potential startups to solve big business challenges to enable the startups to build new products, services, and ventures fast. The accelerator program involves partnerships with startups to build brand-new ventures in an entrepreneurial way.

The Bakery programs give entrepreneurs and startups of all stages a shortcut to revenue, investment, and product-market fit. The bakery has global connections across all sectors, providing startups unrivaled network of corporate opportunities.

Apply to The Bakery, or learn more ➜

7. ACE Startups

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: SaaS and/or marketplace revenue model
Investment Size: Not disclosed
Program Length: Not disclosed
Equity Taken: *Not Disclosed *

Ace Startups supports innovative solutions from extraordinary entrepreneurs.

The Ace Startups incubation program aims at supporting startups in their journey through the exit, by partnering with national and international investment funds.

Ace Startups program invests up to RA$1million per startup, focusing on B2B or the B2C platform.

Apply to ACE Startups, or learn more ➜

8. FCJ Venture Builder

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: Pharmaceutical Retail, Healthcare, SeniorTech, Agriculture, Legal, EdTech, Energy,Real Estate
Investment Size: Not disclosed
Program Length: Not disclosed
Equity Taken: *Not Disclosed *

FCJ Venture Builder connects startups and founders with corporate partners, businesses, and universities, creating new business models, products, and solutions for them to grow.

The FCJ Venture Builder program does not run for specific months and they do not fund startups directly.

Apply to FCJ Venture Builder, or learn more ➜

9. NovoAgro Ventures

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: Agriculture
Investment Size: Not disclosed
Program Length: Not disclosed
Equity Taken: Not Disclosed

NovoAgro Ventures develop and provide technological solutions geared towards accelerating startups that focus on Agribusiness.

Typically, the accelerator program targets entrepreneurs who are passionate about generating value for the market. Apart from providing access to investment funds, the accelerator program offers guidance to ensure improved marketing and sales, along with building a product validation process to guarantee the startup's market.

Apply to NovoAgro Ventures, or learn more ➜

10. Acelera MGTI.

Location: State of São Paulo, Brazil
Industry: IT and Technology Solutions
Investment Size: Not disclosed
Program Length: Not disclosed
Equity Taken: *Not Disclosed *

The AceleraMGTI program by Fumsoft specializes in accelerating innovative technology-based corporations with global competencies.

The program targets entrepreneurs and companies from different segments and educational institutions seeking to bring their students close to innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives. The accelerator program aims at bringing technology, capital, management, and entrepreneurship skills. The 6-month accelerator program is based on the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Apply to Acelera MGTI., or learn more ➜

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