Research grant
RHAE IA — Researcher in the Company, CNPq Call 29/2026
CNPq
- Up to R$300,000
- Brazil
- Institution applies
About
Support for Brazilian business research and innovation using artificial intelligence, aligned with the Nova Indústria Brasil missions and the Brazilian AI plan. Eligible applications include health-industry innovation. A company-linked coordinator submits one project through Plataforma Integrada Carlos Chagas by 9 October 2026, 23:59 Brasília time. Use the required project template and identify the requested fellowship profiles; researchers are selected after award.
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Eligibility
Covers: Projects last up to 30 months, with up to BRL 300,000 for SET, DTI, EV and ATP fellowships. At least one SET award for a master’s or doctorate holder must last 12 months. Company/partners must contribute at least 20% of requested fellowship funding and cover other expenses.
The executing company must be constituted, headquartered and managed in Brazil.
Brazilian private, for-profit micro/small companies and qualifying startups, headquartered and managed in Brazil. The coordinator needs a formal company link declared in an updated Lattes CV; the company must be registered with CNPq. Neither the coordinator nor existing company employees may receive these fellowships.
Source: gov.br