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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen
SDG 9, SDG 12
Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen

Research conducted by a FAPESP-supported center paves the way for producing chemical inputs widely used in industry, such as in medicines and cosmetics, where they act as active ingredients or stabilizers.


Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen
SDG 9, SDG 12
Sustainable electrosynthesis enables production of amines directly from airborne nitrogen

Research conducted by a FAPESP-supported center paves the way for producing chemical inputs widely used in industry, such as in medicines and cosmetics, where they act as active ingredients or stabilizers.


Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes
SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 12
Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes

Made from non-toxic plant-based material, the devices can also monitor biomarkers, diseases, and nutrient levels in plants.


Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes
SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 12
Biodegradable sensors attached to plants detect pesticides in three minutes

Made from non-toxic plant-based material, the devices can also monitor biomarkers, diseases, and nutrient levels in plants.


Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon
SDG 9
Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon

The U.S. space agency used a device developed by a startup supported by FAPESP to monitor the sleep patterns, physical activity, and interactions of astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission.


Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon
SDG 9
Brazilian technology helps NASA assess health risks for astronauts on mission to the Moon

The U.S. space agency used a device developed by a startup supported by FAPESP to monitor the sleep patterns, physical activity, and interactions of astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission.


Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range
SDG 9
Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range

Study shows that lead iodide can support phonon-polaritons, allowing radiation to be confined on a nanoscale and enabling new data transmission devices.


Brazilian reactor generates green hydrogen using sunlight, water, and low-cost materials
SDG 7, SDG 9
Brazilian reactor generates green hydrogen using sunlight, water, and low-cost materials

In laboratory tests, the system operated stably for 120 hours. The prototype was also tested outdoors and maintained the same efficiency.


Brazilian reactor generates green hydrogen using sunlight, water, and low-cost materials
SDG 7, SDG 9
Brazilian reactor generates green hydrogen using sunlight, water, and low-cost materials

In laboratory tests, the system operated stably for 120 hours. The prototype was also tested outdoors and maintained the same efficiency.


Domestic yeast could reduce the cost of craft beer in Brazil
SDG 9
Domestic yeast could reduce the cost of craft beer in Brazil

A FAPESP-supported startup has developed its own propagation and drying method to lower the cost of an ingredient that can account for up to 30% of the price of the beverage.


Domestic yeast could reduce the cost of craft beer in Brazil
SDG 9
Domestic yeast could reduce the cost of craft beer in Brazil

A FAPESP-supported startup has developed its own propagation and drying method to lower the cost of an ingredient that can account for up to 30% of the price of the beverage.


New FAPESP calls for proposals cover the full cycle of deep tech funding
SDG 9
New FAPESP calls for proposals cover the full cycle of deep tech funding

Calls for proposals under the Regular Innovation Grant (RIG) program, incubator accreditation, and the PIPE Technological Journey establish an unprecedented bridge between academic research and the market.


FAPESP defines seven strategic research priorities for the 2026-2028 period
SDG 2, SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 16
FAPESP defines seven strategic research priorities for the 2026-2028 period

The Board of Trustees has authorized an additional allocation of BRL 400 million for projects, without affecting ongoing programs.


FAPESP defines seven strategic research priorities for the 2026-2028 period
SDG 2, SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 16
FAPESP defines seven strategic research priorities for the 2026-2028 period

The Board of Trustees has authorized an additional allocation of BRL 400 million for projects, without affecting ongoing programs.


Brazilian innovation prevents brain injuries in critically ill ICU patients
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian innovation prevents brain injuries in critically ill ICU patients

A study conducted at a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests that analyzing intracranial compliance using technology developed with support from FAPESP may reduce mortality, neurological sequelae, length of hospital stay, and readmissions.


Brazilian innovation prevents brain injuries in critically ill ICU patients
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian innovation prevents brain injuries in critically ill ICU patients

A study conducted at a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests that analyzing intracranial compliance using technology developed with support from FAPESP may reduce mortality, neurological sequelae, length of hospital stay, and readmissions.


“Poor man’s Majoranas” can be used as quantum spin probes
SDG 9
“Poor man’s Majoranas” can be used as quantum spin probes

A theoretical study conducted at São Paulo State University shows that quantum excitations without topological protection, previously considered experimental limitations, can serve as spectroscopic tools for identifying quantum statistics and stabilizing exotic states in superconducting nanostructures.


“Poor man’s Majoranas” can be used as quantum spin probes
SDG 9
“Poor man’s Majoranas” can be used as quantum spin probes

A theoretical study conducted at São Paulo State University shows that quantum excitations without topological protection, previously considered experimental limitations, can serve as spectroscopic tools for identifying quantum statistics and stabilizing exotic states in superconducting nanostructures.


Graphene ‘scaffold’ recruits bone cells and helps the body regenerate fractures
SDG 3, SDG 9
Graphene ‘scaffold’ recruits bone cells and helps the body regenerate fractures

Structures developed by a team from the University of São Paulo and the Albert Einstein Faculty can repair bone loss or malformation when combined with organic polymers.


Graphene ‘scaffold’ recruits bone cells and helps the body regenerate fractures
SDG 3, SDG 9
Graphene ‘scaffold’ recruits bone cells and helps the body regenerate fractures

Structures developed by a team from the University of São Paulo and the Albert Einstein Faculty can repair bone loss or malformation when combined with organic polymers.


Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen
SDG 7, SDG 9
Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen

Fine-tuning the processing of perovskite-type ceramic material increases system stability and reduces costs by eliminating the need for noble metals.


Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen
SDG 7, SDG 9
Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen

Fine-tuning the processing of perovskite-type ceramic material increases system stability and reduces costs by eliminating the need for noble metals.


Active thermography enables non-destructive testing of materials
SDG 9
Active thermography enables non-destructive testing of materials

Technology improved by a FAPESP-supported startup enables contactless inspection of large industrial structures with greater speed, safety, and traceability.


Project seeks to cut treatment costs for type of blood cancer in half
SDG 3, SDG 9
Project seeks to cut treatment costs for type of blood cancer in half

A subsidiary of the Federal University of São Carlos and spin-off of a FAPESP-supported center uses new materials in the synthesis of chemotherapy drugs for multiple myeloma, which could generate savings of 30% to 50% in time and investment.


Project seeks to cut treatment costs for type of blood cancer in half
SDG 3, SDG 9
Project seeks to cut treatment costs for type of blood cancer in half

A subsidiary of the Federal University of São Carlos and spin-off of a FAPESP-supported center uses new materials in the synthesis of chemotherapy drugs for multiple myeloma, which could generate savings of 30% to 50% in time and investment.


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