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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Study could help develop new catalysts for energy production
SDG 7, SDG 9
Study could help develop new catalysts for energy production

Research by the Center for the Development of Functional Materials and the State University of Campinas addresses an important process for generating energy and producing high value-added chemical products.


ImunoTera: therapeutic vaccine for diseases caused by HPV
SDG 3, SDG 9
ImunoTera: therapeutic vaccine for diseases caused by HPV

With support from FAPESP, the São Paulo startup has developed a molecule that can stimulate the immune system to fight cancer caused by the human papillomavirus; the technology will be presented at the VivaTech fair in Paris.


FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration
SDG 9, SDG 17
FAPESP goes to France to expand international research collaboration

Researchers affiliated with São Paulo’s universities, research institutions, companies, and science and technology-based startups participate in another edition of FAPESP Week in Toulouse and Paris.


Biodegradable plastic made from waste seeks to help reduce environmental impact
SDG 9, SDG 12
Biodegradable plastic made from waste seeks to help reduce environmental impact

A startup supported by FAPESP has developed an alternative material using waste from the beer production process and used cooking oil.


Cor.Sync: Brazilian device provides innovative heart attack diagnosis
SDG 3, SDG 9
Cor.Sync: Brazilian device provides innovative heart attack diagnosis

The system, developed by the FAPESP-supported startup, performs an assessment in eight minutes, drastically reducing the time needed to save lives; the technology will be presented at VivaTech in Paris.


3DBS: 3D bioprinted human tissues and membranes for regenerative medicine
SDG 9
3DBS: 3D bioprinted human tissues and membranes for regenerative medicine

The Campinas-based startup has developed its own biofabrication and tissue engineering technologies with support from FAPESP; these solutions will be presented at Europe’s largest innovation fair in Paris.


Onkos: molecular test prevents unnecessary thyroid surgery
SDG 3, SDG 9
Onkos: molecular test prevents unnecessary thyroid surgery

A test developed by the São Paulo state startup with support from FAPESP can distinguish benign nodules from malignant ones; the technology will be presented at one of the largest innovation events in France.


USP and FAPESP bring innovative technologies to international startup fair in France
SDG 9
USP and FAPESP bring innovative technologies to international startup fair in France

VivaTech is one of Europe's leading technology and startup events; USP and FAPESP will take researchers and disruptive technologies to the event in the areas of health, agriculture, sustainability, and artificial intelligence.


In Situ: 3D biodressing for the treatment of chronic wounds and severe burns
SDG 3, SDG 9
In Situ: 3D biodressing for the treatment of chronic wounds and severe burns

With support from FAPESP, the startup has developed a material containing human umbilical cord stem cells that speeds up the recovery of skin lesions; the technology will be presented at the VivaTech technology fair in France.


Mabe Bio: Brazilian biodiversity gives rise to new textile materials
SDG 9, SDG 12
Mabe Bio: Brazilian biodiversity gives rise to new textile materials

Startup supported by FAPESP develops promising sustainable solution from native flora; angico biotissue will be presented at VivaTech in France.


Ocellott: solutions for aircraft electrification and ‘flying cars’
SDG 9
Ocellott: solutions for aircraft electrification and ‘flying cars’

The FAPESP-supported company is developing critical equipment to make electric and hybrid aircraft models and eVTOLs viable; these technologies will be presented at VivaTech in France.


Ideelab: biotechnology for controlling citrus disease
SDG 2, SDG 9
Ideelab: biotechnology for controlling citrus disease

With support from FAPESP, the São Paulo startup is developing more efficient strategies to combat pathogens that threaten citrus farming; the technology will be presented at VivaTech in France.


Brazilian manufacturer of lung ventilators wants to increase its presence in the U.S. market
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian manufacturer of lung ventilators wants to increase its presence in the U.S. market

The FAPESP-supported company already exports one model and has applied for certification of two new devices in the United States.


Green technology uses corn stover to produce high-value bioderivatives and generate savings
SDG 9, SDG 12
Green technology uses corn stover to produce high-value bioderivatives and generate savings

The optimized extraction of sugars, organic acids, and phenolic compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties uses only water, making it promising for applications in the biofuels, pharmaceutical, and food industries.


Biotech develops technology to produce milk proteins without cows
SDG 9, SDG 12
Biotech develops technology to produce milk proteins without cows

Future Cow uses precision fermentation to create dairy ingredients in a sustainable way; the startup, supported by FAPESP, was selected to participate in VivaTech, one of Europe’s largest innovation events.


Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells
SDG 7, SDG 9
Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells

The material is as efficient as silicon in generating clean energy and has lower production costs, greater lightness and flexibility. Its rapid degradation is one of the main obstacles to overcome to make its use viable.


New Applied Research Center will invest more than BRL 40 million in center for research on 5G and generative AI
SDG 9
New Applied Research Center will invest more than BRL 40 million in center for research on 5G and generative AI

Created by Claro, FAPESP and the University of São Paulo, the initiative will involve more than one hundred researchers in the development of disruptive solutions in three areas: Smart Cities, Industry 4.0 and Agrotech.


Platform enables companies to assess employee health
SDG 9
Platform enables companies to assess employee health

Digital tool developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo measures employee health indices and guides more efficient corporate actions for well-being at work.


São Paulo startup bets on regenerative agriculture
SDG 2, SDG 5, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 13
São Paulo startup bets on regenerative agriculture

With the support of FAPESP, Santa Food Tech has developed a model to transform urban areas into laboratories of sustainability; the initiative is already implemented in four micro-regions of the state capital and in Guarulhos.


Wearable device helps blind people detect obstacles
SDG 9, SDG 10
Wearable device helps blind people detect obstacles

System integrated into a backpack is equipped with a camera and tactile signals that vibrate to warn of the presence of objects above the waist.


FAPESP, universities and industry entities partner in Data Science for Smart Industry research center
SDG 9
FAPESP, universities and industry entities partner in Data Science for Smart Industry research center

The center is a research unit dedicated to exploring and developing advanced data science and artificial intelligence solutions with a focus on improving the efficiency, innovation and competitiveness of industries.


University of São Paulo tests first renewable hydrogen plant based on ethanol
SDG 7, SDG 9
University of São Paulo tests first renewable hydrogen plant based on ethanol

The Governor of the state of São Paulo visited the site to learn about the FAPESP-supported pilot project, which is a global pioneer and could boost sustainable energy in Brazil.


RIDC Bridge aims to orchestrate actions across sectors to solve major global challenges
SDG 9, SDG 12
RIDC Bridge aims to orchestrate actions across sectors to solve major global challenges

Inaugurated at a ceremony held at the University of São Paulo on March 31st, the FAPESP-funded center aims to tackle complex problems such as climate urgency, inequality and deindustrialization.


Cybersecurity is in transition as new technologies emerge
SDG 9
Cybersecurity is in transition as new technologies emerge

Workshop brought together Brazilian and American experts to discuss new opportunities for collaborative research in the face of increasing volumes of information, the rise of artificial intelligence, the imminent arrival of quantum computing, and the mass production of fake news.


Brazilian startup repurposes mining waste for energy storage
SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 12
Brazilian startup repurposes mining waste for energy storage

Company developed with the support of FAPESP a process to transform by-products into high-tech materials for batteries.


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