About the Infrastructure Forum
The Embassy of Switzerland in Brazil, in cooperation with the Swiss Business Hub Brazil and Swissnex in Brazil, will host the Infrastructure Forum Brazil-Switzerland 2024 – on the road to net zero on October 23 and 24 in São Paulo, Brazil.
The pipeline of infrastructure projects continues to be large as Brazil continues to implement the privatization agenda and embark on an energy transition agenda. This offers many opportunities for companies and startups from Switzerland and Liechtenstein, catering to the sectors of sanitation, energy, transport, ports, and airports, as well as financial institutions.
The Forum will unite decision-makers in the infrastructure sector: Government authorities, Brazilian operators and concessionaries, companies, and startups from Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as well as the financial community, investors, associations, regulators, and carbon credit compensation agencies. In light of COP30 and the priorities of G20 Brasil 2024 IWG, decarbonization, climate-resilient infrastructure, financing and mitigation of FX risk, and linking infrastructure to poverty reduction are transversal topics.
Innovation Challenge
As part of the Infrastructure Forum Brazil-Switzerland 2024, Swissnex in Brazil will power the Innovation Challenge, where innovative Swiss startups will pitch their cutting-edge solutions to a distinguished audience, including major companies in their respective sectors.
Moderated by Vincent Neumann, Startups & Innovation Program Manager at Swissnex in Brazil, this competition will offer startups an exciting platform to showcase their advancements in areas like real-time visibility, sustainable mobility, intelligent freight logistics, and next-gen monitoring technologies. The startups participating in the challenge include Riskwolf, DAAV, Ponera, KohlenKraft, and Straintest. These startups represent the forefront of Swiss innovation, aiming to address critical infrastructure challenges while supporting the road to net zero.
MEET THE STARTUPS
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Riskwolf
Riskwolf
Thomas Krapf, CEORiskwolf is a full-stack insurance platform that offers unique real-time data and dynamic risk modeling, allowing insurers (incl brokers and MGAs) to build and operate parametric insurance products at scale. The platform currently focuses on climate and technology risks, providing pre-built parametric data sources for multiple risks. Supported weather risks are Hurricanes, Floods, Tornados, Wildfire, Earthquake, and further extreme weather conditions. Technology risks focus on cloud/Internet downtimes. Riskwolf is used to protect farming, food and transport infrastructures, energy installations (solar), public private loan partnerships as well as digital infrastructure such as Internet/Telco and Cloud.
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DAAV
DAAV
Mohsen Falahi, CEOFocusing on mobility solutions for passengers with reduced mobility:
DAAV provides mobility services for people with reduced mobility on the go. They are focused on providing an inclusive and efficient mobility service for passengers in airports. To do so, the startup uses its AI-enabled mobility device, called DAAV-air. DAAV-air provides passengers with full motion freedom and self-sufficiency during their journey. -
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PONERA
PONERA
Matthew Reali, CEOPonera’s novel modular industrial packaging solution replaces single-use, heavy wood pallets and boxes for products of any size and shape. This solution, generally used for the shipment of industrial products, allows for the reuse of industrial packaging material, reducing waste in raw materials by 95%, decreasing CO2 emissions, and decreasing costs for Users.
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KohlenKraft
Moritz Keller, Co-FounderKohlenKraft aims to create a sustainable future using carbon-storage materials, drastically reducing the construction sector’s CO2 footprint and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. They revolutionize the construction sector by offering innovative, eco-friendly building solutions that prioritize sustainability, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
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Straintest
Straintest
Matteo Pariset, Co-founderStraintest provides civil engineering services and focuses on the structural monitoring of concrete structures to enhance their safety and reduce maintenance costs. By utilizing images, dedicated sensors, and software, we collect data in any environmental condition and transform it into comprehensive analyses of structural issues. Thanks to our proprietary technology, we enable large infrastructure operators to monitor their portfolio in hard-to-reach areas and prioritize interventions with savings of up to 80%.
Take a look at the program!
