Panels, lectures and strategic connections are part of the program for the 11th edition of Startup Day 2025, collaborative movement of Sebrae that will bring together startups from all over Brazil for a day of learning and networking, on March 22. In Paraná, 19 cities will host the event, that has free registrations. Of these, only the capital, Curitiba, will carry out the activities beforehand, on Tuesday (18), from 7 PM to 9 PM, na sede do Sebrae/PR
The CEO and founder of Natu.Me, Ana Paula de Souza Cruz, she is already a veteran of the event. In 2024, participated for the third time and took his teenage son along. For her, it is important to be integrated into the innovation ecosystem, make contact with other startups and learn about the experiences of the speakers. In the last edition, held in Londrina, in the north of the State, she had the opportunity to share information about fundraising through public notices
"Startup Day is interesting for networking", to contact investors. It is essential to have the business pitch at your fingertips and circulate through the proposed activities. I took my son last year because I consider it important to promote his interaction with this environment and encourage entrepreneurship, says Ana Paula
Rafael Tortato, coordenador de TIC e Startups do Sebrae/PR, explain that Startup Day aims to strengthen local startup ecosystems. According to him, all technology-based companies, regardless of the level of maturity, can participate, just like people who have an idea and want to bring it to life
"It is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to get to know the support network available to develop their startups at various stages", since the event includes the participation of incubators, investors, accelerators and universities, score Tortato
The construction of Startup Day is collaborative, integrating the Sebrae System and the national innovation community. In 2024, the event reached nearly 25 thousand participants across Brazil and coverage of 184 municipalities, including the 26 states and the Federal District. For 2025, Sebrae hopes to surpass these numbers, further promoting connections and opportunities for startups in the curiosity stages, ideation, validation, traction, growth and scale
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The activities take place on March 22 simultaneously throughout Brazil. It will be a day dedicated to the theme and segment of startups. Participation is free, but the spots are limited. Registrations are open bySympla platform. Check it out, below, the cities in Paraná that will host the event, with the links to participate
