The Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Pará and Facility de Investimentos Sustentáveis S/A launched a call for green economy startups on Wednesday [1].
This initiative aims to identify and foster innovative sustainable businesses across various regions of the state. By targeting startups and established companies, the program seeks to integrate environmental sustainability with industrial growth in the Amazon region.
The announcement took place during the 17th [2] edition of the Feira da Indústria do Pará, held at the Hangar venue in Belém, Pará, Brazil [1]. The program, titled "Edital Travessias da Economia Verde do Pará," is designed to select businesses that can contribute to a sustainable economic transition.
FIEPA and FAIS S/A established this partnership to provide a structured pathway for green enterprises to scale their operations. The call for proposals focuses on businesses that operate within the green economy, emphasizing the need for innovation that respects the ecological constraints of the region [1].
By utilizing the platform of the industry fair, the organizers aimed to maximize visibility among local entrepreneurs and industrial leaders. The selection process will prioritize businesses capable of implementing sustainable practices that can be replicated across different Pará regions [1].
“The program, titled "Edital Travessias da Economia Verde do Pará," is designed to select businesses that can contribute to a sustainable economic transition.”
This initiative signals a strategic shift in Pará's industrial policy, moving toward a 'bioeconomy' model that seeks to monetize the standing forest and sustainable resources rather than relying on traditional extractive industries. By partnering with a sustainable investment facility, FIEPA is attempting to bridge the gap between environmental preservation and capital investment in one of the world's most ecologically sensitive regions.
