InnovaCities Regenerative Innovation Competition
The 14th International Fair of Smart, Happy, Humane, and Resilient Cities—InnovaCities 2025—is now accepting applications for the prestigious Regenerative Innovation Competition. This event will take place from September 15 to 17, 2025, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, a city celebrated as one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
🏙️ About the Competition
This remarkable event is jointly organized by ABIPIR, the City Hall of Foz do Iguaçu, the BRICS Academy, and the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), among other partners. The competition aims to unite visionary minds from BRICS, BRICS+ countries, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean, to generate breakthrough solutions in the following fields:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Urban Sustainability
- Renewable Energy
- Socio-environmental Technologies
- Health Innovation
- New Economic Systems and Governance
The competition seeks to accelerate scientific and technological advancements while establishing Foz do Iguaçu as a global hub for innovation and social impact. It will serve as a vibrant platform for collaboration among citizens, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, institutions, and government entities.
🎁 Benefits of Participation
Participants will enjoy the following benefits:
- International visibility
- Access to investors and venture capitalists
- High-level networking opportunities
- Potential for strategic partnerships
- Awards: The top three projects in each of the five categories will receive medals and official certificates.
Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to:
- Showcase their innovations at the BRICS Startup Showcase.
- Attend the 2nd BRICS Cooperation Hub Summit, where leaders will discuss policies and innovation incentives.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To participate, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be 16 years or older.
- Represent academic institutions, third-sector organizations, startups, or traditional businesses.
- Submit an innovative project aligned with one of the five thematic categories outlined in the registration form.
📅 Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Choose your preferred language to access the registration form.
- Download, fill out, and sign the form.
- Email the completed form to: abipir.ifia@gmail.com
Registration Forms:
📧 Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
- Brazilian and Latin American projects: abipir.ifia@gmail.com
- International submissions: marcelo-vivacqua@abipir.org
📌 Key Dates
- Date Published: June 25, 2025
- Application Deadline: July 30, 2025
- Event Dates: September 15–17, 2025
🌍 Event Location
The competition will be held in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, a city known for its breathtaking natural beauty and innovation-friendly environment.
🌟 Additional Information
For more details, visit the official competition page: InnovaCities Regenerative Innovation Competition.
- International visibility
- Access to investors and venture capitalists
- High-level networking opportunities
- Potential for strategic partnerships
- The top three projects in each of the five categories will be awarded medals and official certificates.
