AIT 10: Final Pitch Competition

On 7 November 2024, at Arca Hub, Swissnex in Brazil will welcome experts, mentors and leaders of the innovation ecosystem for an exciting evening where 11 Brazilian and 11 Swiss startups will present their innovative solutions at the final moments of AIT10.

On 7 November 2024, at Arca Hub, Swissnex in Brazil will host an exciting evening where 11 Brazilian and 11 Swiss startups will present their innovative solutions. All attendees will have the chance to vote for the best pitch and network with leading figures from the startup, academia, and industry ecosystems. This event is one of the highlights of the 10th edition of the Academia-Industry Training (AIT) program, celebrating impactful collaboration between Brazil and Switzerland.

The Academia-Industry Training (AIT) is a Swiss-Brazilian bilateral program organized by Swissnex in Brazil in collaboration with the Leading House for Latin America Region – University of St. Gallen, the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI).

The initiative supports Brazilian and Swiss researchers in transforming their science into market innovations, fostering cooperation in research, innovation, and internationalization, and connecting science to business. Over 180 entrepreneurs have already run through the program, which crowns itself with various startup success stories.

After our jury of industry experts announces the winner, we will all come together for a happy hour to create new connections and celebrate the AIT 1oth edition with our partners and guests.

 

PROGRAM:

  • 18:30 – 19:00: Registration
  • 19:00 – 20:15: Pitch presentations
  • 20:15 – 21:00: Networking

Partners

  • Swissnex in Brazil
  • Gimla
  • MCTI
  • CNPq