According to the advisor at the British embassy in Brazil, the country will assist 15 local startups in going international, as part of the Ministry of Development’s InovAtiva Brasil program.
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The Ministry of Communications issued a public notice for the implementation of technological parks focused on the development of software for computers and smartphones.
Created by five Rio Grande do Sul state students, the app Helping Hand is available in Arabic and other four languages. The program helps users find from legal aid to Portuguese classes.
Designed by a United States-based company with an office in Brazil, Endless has versions starting at US$ 169. The PC features applications in Arabic and is already being used in Jordan and the UAE.
The aircraft took off from the capital of the UAE this Monday for the fuel-less trip. The first stopover will be in Oman at the end of the day and the whole journey will take around five months.
Mobile lines penetration went over 110%, that is, more than one line per person. Prepaid services dominate the market.
The Brazilian government levies a surcharge on imports of a certain type of glass from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt. The ruling will be effective for up to five years. The USA, China and Mexico are also affected.
The facility will conduct scientific research and engage in partnerships to develop farming in the country. It will also cooperate with international food sector organizations.
The headquarters of the Carbon Materials Nanotechnology Centre will be built starting in January in the city of Belo Horizonte. Products designed at the facility will be used in oil extraction.
Proposals for joint research projects with Africans may be submitted until January 22nd, 2015. Funding will be provided up to a maximum of roughly US$ 58,578 (at current exchange rates).
Brazil’s leading mobile network operators have acquired batches for offering the service across the entire national territory. No bids were placed for two batches.
Brazilian company based in Campinas offers solutions for information security and made a trial sale to Saudi Arabia in June. If project is approved, new exports should be made.
Brazil’s FT Sistemas has recently closed the sale of three unmanned aircraft to an African country and believes more opportunities are available in the continent, the Middle East and Asia.
Winning projects will be on showcase at the upcoming international industry conference next February in Doha. Registration is open until October 31st.
