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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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.


Canadian agritech companies seek expansion opportunities in São Paulo
SDG 2, SDG 9
Canadian agritech companies seek expansion opportunities in São Paulo

Business mission aims to deepen collaboration on agricultural innovation between Canada and São Paulo startups supported by FAPESP.


Canadian agritech companies seek expansion opportunities in São Paulo
SDG 2, SDG 9
Canadian agritech companies seek expansion opportunities in São Paulo

Business mission aims to deepen collaboration on agricultural innovation between Canada and São Paulo startups supported by FAPESP.


Brazilian technology promises to increase hospital management efficiency
SDG 3, SDG 9
Brazilian technology promises to increase hospital management efficiency

National solution detects billions in waste by measuring patients’ quality of life and cross-referencing the data with the actual cost of treatments.


New method produces quantum dots that offer advantages for light-based technologies
SDG 9
New method produces quantum dots that offer advantages for light-based technologies

The manufacturing strategy allows for the production of single and entangled photon emitters with low density, high symmetry, and wavelengths that are more suitable for integrated photonics.


New method produces quantum dots that offer advantages for light-based technologies
SDG 9
New method produces quantum dots that offer advantages for light-based technologies

The manufacturing strategy allows for the production of single and entangled photon emitters with low density, high symmetry, and wavelengths that are more suitable for integrated photonics.


Technology promises to mitigate losses due to flaws in the finishing of mechanical components
SDG 9
Technology promises to mitigate losses due to flaws in the finishing of mechanical components

Software developed by a FAPESP-supported startup simulates complex industrial processes and promises to reduce costs in sectors ranging from aviation to wind energy.


Technology promises to mitigate losses due to flaws in the finishing of mechanical components
SDG 9
Technology promises to mitigate losses due to flaws in the finishing of mechanical components

Software developed by a FAPESP-supported startup simulates complex industrial processes and promises to reduce costs in sectors ranging from aviation to wind energy.


Brazil has the capacity to develop its own state-of-the-art fuel cell technology
SDG 7, SDG 9
Brazil has the capacity to develop its own state-of-the-art fuel cell technology

Funded by FAPESP, the Center for Innovation on New Energies has already produced 100% Brazilian prototypes, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.


Brazil has the capacity to develop its own state-of-the-art fuel cell technology
SDG 7, SDG 9
Brazil has the capacity to develop its own state-of-the-art fuel cell technology

Funded by FAPESP, the Center for Innovation on New Energies has already produced 100% Brazilian prototypes, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.


Platform maps and helps decipher Brazil’s innovation potential
SDG 9
Platform maps and helps decipher Brazil’s innovation potential

FAPESP-supported startup uses artificial intelligence to connect government data and reveal a complete picture of innovation ecosystems in all Brazilian municipalities.


Research advances in porous materials, as highlighted in the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
SDG 6, SDG 9
Research advances in porous materials, as highlighted in the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Study involving researchers from a FAPESP-supported center presents a new molecular architecture based on zirconium metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) designed for efficiently degrading emerging water contaminants.


Robot turns math classes into play
SDG 4, SDG 9
Robot turns math classes into play

Brazilian startup supported by FAPESP develops technology to support teachers and identify individual student difficulties.


‘Defect’ in catalysts improves performance in green hydrogen production
SDG 7, SDG 9
‘Defect’ in catalysts improves performance in green hydrogen production

Researchers at the State University of Campinas have significantly increased the efficiency of low-cost materials using a simple approach to altering their structure.


Microalgae-based bioinput can reduce dependence on agricultural fertilizers
SDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 12
Microalgae-based bioinput can reduce dependence on agricultural fertilizers

FAPESP-supported startup is developing a biostimulant that regenerates soil and increases the productivity and resilience of various crops.


Microalgae-based bioinput can reduce dependence on agricultural fertilizers
SDG 2, SDG 9, SDG 12
Microalgae-based bioinput can reduce dependence on agricultural fertilizers

FAPESP-supported startup is developing a biostimulant that regenerates soil and increases the productivity and resilience of various crops.


Platform helps children with neurodiversity and anxiety
SDG 3, SDG 9
Platform helps children with neurodiversity and anxiety

Using biofeedback and gamification, the solution teaches emotional self-regulation strategies to child patients with disorders such as ADHD and ASD.


Smart device reminds older adults to take their medication and monitors intake
SDG 3, SDG 9
Smart device reminds older adults to take their medication and monitors intake

Real-time monitoring reduces medication waste and increases treatment effectiveness.


Researchers improve stability of perovskite solar cells
SDG 7, SDG 9
Researchers improve stability of perovskite solar cells

Films made from these photosensitive semiconductors promise to be the stars of the next generation due to their ability to convert sunlight into electricity. However, the stability of the material under heat and humidity still needs improvement.


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