São Paulo Offers R$52K to Blockchain Startups

2026-01-29 13:35:49

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**Sao Paulo opens the VAI TEC initiative, which provides 25 blockchain and technological startups with R$52,000 in funding and support in a six-month accelerator program. **

São Paulo has introduced its VAI TEC 2026 acceleration initiative, which is aimed at blockchain and new technology startups. R$52,000 in funding is offered to the selected participants.

The site of ADE SAMPA indicates that registration began on January 23. The deadline is February 23, 2026. The program will choose 25 of the most innovative technology businesses in the city.

Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Tech Push

Blockchain and other distributed technologies are listed by VAI TEC. AI health solutions, cybersecurity projects, and augmented and virtual reality projects are also welcome in the program.

Innovation, according to Rodrigo Goulart, the head of the Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development, is an inclusion tool. The program will boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Brazil.

Six Months of Intensive Growth Support

The startups will be selected in June 2026. The participants should participate in at least 85 percent of the planned activities. The program operates when the business operates normally.

At least two team members should be above 18 years old. All participants should reside in São Paulo. You don’t need to register as a formal business to apply.

Renan Vieira, the president of ADE SAMPA, emphasized the successful track record of the program over the past decade. More than 320 ventures have accelerated within the last decade.

The program provides technical support and training. Additionally, mentorship comes with financial support. Furthermore, startups get the tools to develop in a sustainable manner.

Innovation Extends Beyond São Paulo

Similar blockchain innovation calls recently came from Cemig. Moreover, many Brazilian entities perceive the potential of distributed technology. Consequently, the trend indicates increased institutional use of blockchain.

VAI TEC emphasizes local employment. In fact, the program aims at creating income. Therefore, social impact is one of the key evaluation metrics.

You can find this on the official VAI TEC site. Notably, the program focuses on involving peripheral communities. These solutions should address the actual problems of the population.

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