Next Gen

New Industry, Next Generation: Gateway to the Brazilian Market

Soft-landing program designed for international innovative companies looking to enter the Brazilian market.

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About

Next Gen is a soft-landing program designed to support international startups and innovative companies expanding to Brazil.

ApexBrasil provides a free online course covering Brazilian business fundamentals - regulation, taxation, and incentives - followed by tailored business development, curated agendas, and hiigh-level networking with key players.

Next Gen mission is to help foreign startups and SMEs enter the Brazilian market, accelerate growth, and connect with local innovation ecosystem.

Why engage in Next Gen

Key benefits for Next Gen companies
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  • Soft-landing course

    Overview of the Brazilian business features
  • Tailored Biz Dev services

    To help you to find partners and key connections
  • Curated meetings and agendas

    Meet potential clients and strategic stakeholders
  • Free of charge

    Next Gen is free of charge for foreign startups and companies
Your journey with us start with your interest. Fill out the form with your company information. Apply for free

Soft-landing in Brazil may be softer with our help.

Don´t hesitate looking for our programs if you feel your company is ready to drive in a dynamic and resilient market.

Soft-landing in Brazil may be softer with our help. Soft-landing in Brazil may be softer with our help.

How It Works

  • 01.

    Are you eligible?

    We are looking for innovative companies that have been invested or grown in it´s own market before considering expanding abroad.

  • 02.

    Apply for free

    Your journey with us starts with your interest. Fill out the form with your company information.

  • 03.

    Soft-landing online course

    Aimed at creating awareness of Brazilian market and business culture to allow an informed decision making process.

  • 04.

    Business development for free

    Once you already know some of Brazil´s most relevant business features, we will provide a free service to aid finding partners, clients, market fit, among other services.

  • 05.

    Tailored business agenda

    When you are ready to come to Brazil, we will build customized agendas do help find the best targets.

  • 06.

    After care

    If you followed the path succesfully, in this stage you may need help from one of our many partners in Brazil and we will stablish key connections to make sure your operation runs smoothly.

Who can apply for Next Gen? Who can apply for Next Gen?

Who can apply for Next Gen?

  • Companies that:

    • Are on traction stage
    • Are interested in international stage
    • Are open to explore opportunities in Brazil
    • Have already secured investment in their own market
  • Industries:

    • Mining tech
    • Energy tech
    • Agfood tech
    • Many others

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1. Is the program free?

    Yes. The online course and participation in Next Gen are offered free of charge by ApexBrasil.

  • 2. Do I need to be incorporated in Brazil to participate?

    No. The program is open to international startups evaluating or preparing for entry into the Brazilian market.

  • 3. Which sectors are prioritized?

    Mining, energy, agribusiness, and other sectors aligned with the Nova Indústria Brasil (NIB) policy.

  • 4. What type of support is provided?

    Customized business development guidance, curated agendas, and strategic networking opportunities.

  • 5. Does the program help connect with investors?

    Yes. Next Gen fosters matchmaking with foreign investors interested in Brazil’s strategic value chains.