06/05/2026
has launched the Amazon Bioinnovation Challenge, an international call for innovators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and R&D specialists interested in transforming Amazonian biodiversity into sustainable, market-ready solutions.
The call will select 25 Amazonian Innovators and 25 R&D Specialists, who will be paired to form teams and jointly develop sustainable bioinnovation solutions.
Amazonian Innovators will be selected among Brazilian citizens over 18 with a proven connection to, or experience in, the Amazon. Selected participants will receive monthly grants ranging from Brazilian reais (BRL) 3,500 to BRL 7,500 for six months.
R&D Specialists will be selected among professionals of any nationality with proven experience in research and development related to one of the Challenge areas. Selected participants will receive monthly grants ranging from USD 650 to USD 1,300 during Phase 3, over six months.
Selected teams will also have access to expert mentorship, laboratories, immersion opportunities in Amazonian production chains, and funding of up to BRL 100,000 per team to support solution validation and business development. Finalists may also receive up to BRL 450,000 to invest in their ventures.
Applications are open until July 31, 2026.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4mUNUY9