Tecnova
State-call-specific non-reimbursable economic subsidy financed by FNDCT; no universal per-company minimum, maximum or match rate is published on the current Finep umbrella page · Finep and Brazilian state innovation foundations
Tecnova is a grant programme from Finep and Brazilian state innovation foundations for Micro and small innovative companies incorporated in the participating Brazilian state Current lifecycle: unknown. Real economics: State-call-specific non-reimbursable economic subsidy financed by FNDCT; no universal per-company minimum, maximum or match rate is published on the current Finep umbrella page.
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Key facts
| Funder | Finep and Brazilian state innovation foundations |
| Amount | State-call-specific non-reimbursable economic subsidy financed by FNDCT; no universal per-company minimum, maximum or match rate is published on the current Finep umbrella page |
| Decision time | Each state edital establishes the selection schedule. |
| Eligibility | A Brazilian company located in a participating state must satisfy the state edital, remain under the R$16 million gross-revenue ceiling and propose market-oriented innovation with significant technological risk. |
| Restrictions | State agents conduct contracting, monitoring and expenditure review under the local edital and FNDCT subsidy rules. Non-reimbursable funds support approved R&D and innovation; amount, eligible expense, co-finance and call availability vary by state. |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Application process
- Find the accredited state agent
- Verify whether a Tecnova edital is open
- Submit the state technical, market, budget and legal package
- Complete state-agent review and selection
- Contract and report through the state agent
Background
Finep and Brazilian state innovation foundations operates Tecnova. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. Finep operates Tecnova with accredited state partners and FNDCT resources The national model delegates publication, analysis, selection, contracting and monitoring to state agents
How the application really works
Find the accredited state agent → Verify whether a Tecnova edital is open → Submit the state technical, market, budget and legal package → Complete state-agent review and selection → Contract and report through the state agent
Tips
- Show direct fit with state-call strategic sectors.
- Show direct fit with technology projects with material technical risk and market opportunity.
Watch out for
- Current lifecycle is unknown.
- State agents conduct contracting, monitoring and expenditure review under the local edital and FNDCT subsidy rules.
- Non-reimbursable funds support approved R&D and innovation; amount, eligible expense, co-finance and call availability vary by state.
Track record
- Finep operates Tecnova with accredited state partners and FNDCT resources
- The national model delegates publication, analysis, selection, contracting and monitoring to state agents
No consolidated applicant, award or acceptance figures are published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this actionable now?
- unknown. Decentralized umbrella: state agents publish, select, contract and monitor individual Tecnova calls. Finep directs applicants to state-agent sites and does not publish one universal live deadline.
- What is the real economic value?
- State-call-specific non-reimbursable economic subsidy financed by FNDCT; no universal per-company minimum, maximum or match rate is published on the current Finep umbrella page
- Who is eligible?
- A Brazilian company located in a participating state must satisfy the state edital, remain under the R$16 million gross-revenue ceiling and propose market-oriented innovation with significant technological risk.
- How does selection work?
- Find the accredited state agent; Verify whether a Tecnova edital is open; Submit the state technical, market, budget and legal package; Complete state-agent review and selection; Contract and report through the state agent. Each state edital establishes the selection schedule.
- What burden and restrictions apply?
- State agents conduct contracting, monitoring and expenditure review under the local edital and FNDCT subsidy rules. Non-reimbursable funds support approved R&D and innovation; amount, eligible expense, co-finance and call availability vary by state.
- What evidence exists?
- Finep operates Tecnova with accredited state partners and FNDCT resources The national model delegates publication, analysis, selection, contracting and monitoring to state agents No consolidated applicant, award or acceptance figures are published.
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Sources
- www.finep.gov.br/financiamento-nao-reembolsavel-operado-por-parceiros#tecnova — Official current revenue cap, subsidy, state-agent model, FNDCT source, application routing and contact (checked 2026-08-10)