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The Brazilian innovation ecosystem takes off

In: Clusters of Innovation in the Age of Disruption

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  • Flavio Feferman

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The chapter describes the recent transformation of the Brazilian innovation ecosystem, focusing primarily on S√£o Paulo, which serves as the core of a network of regional innovation hubs in Brazil. The path to scale took decades. A previous surge in startup investment during the dot-com years (1995-2000) eventually fizzled and did not lead to sustained ecosystem growth. And despite rapid economic growth over the following decade, Brazil endured a long "nuclear winter of tech" between 2001-2009. After a gradual restart, the innovation ecosystem took off between 2015-2021 when Brazil experienced exceptional growth in VC funding, successful startups, and institutions that support entrepreneurship. This recent boom - much larger and more sustainable - happened amid political turmoil, two recessions, and the Covid-19 pandemic. What factors contributed to this remarkable take-off? And, in turn, how is the Brazilian innovation ecosystem helping to address the pandemic and other health, social, and environmental challenges?

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  • Flavio Feferman, 2022. "The Brazilian innovation ecosystem takes off," Chapters, in: Jerome S. Engel (ed.), Clusters of Innovation in the Age of Disruption, chapter 15, pages 374-418, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:20658_15
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