Fruit of the partnership between Ciser, largest fastener manufacturer in Latin America; Hub #Hive, Grupo H Innovation Center. Carlos Schneider; and Sebrae Startups, platform that supports innovative companies throughout Brazil, the startup acceleration program, the Desafix 3.0 was closed in grand style, marking a five-month cycle of intense acceleration and transformation for early-stage startups
In this latest version, the program was designed to boost early-stage startups, offering a gamified and co-creative journey, with tailored knowledge pathways. The initiative had the support of professionals and market specialists, in addition to mentoring offered by the teams of Hub #Colmeia and Ciser. The 20 selected startups faced challenges and presented solutions aligned with five thematic areas: Smart Fastening, Industry 4.0, Digital Technology, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and Logistics
"O Desafix", acceleration initiative of the Hub #Colmeia, reaffirms its position as a catalyst for innovation in its successful third edition. Accelerating promising businesses and connecting strategic partners in the ecosystem, we continue to strengthen our purpose of consolidating the brand as the accelerator of Joinville, highlights Aluísio Goulart Lopes, Head of R&D and Open Innovation of Hub #Colmeia
During the program, intensive activities were carried out, defined based on personalized diagnoses, to maximize the potential of each business. The highlight was the Final Pitch, an event that celebrated the impact of the program with the presentation of the solutions developed by the participating startups. The three startups that stood out with the best pitches, demonstrating the potential of the union between innovation and industry to transform the future, wereEVERYWHERE(1st place), RFID Brazil(2nd place) andHence(3rd place)
Startups stood out for their ability to turn challenges into opportunities, demonstrating that collaboration and innovation are keys to boosting businesses. For Alexandre Souza, Innovation manager at Sebrae, "The closing of Desafix 3".0 represents much more than the end of a cycle: it is the realization of a greater purpose, to bring startups and corporates together to drive open innovation in our ecosystem. Initiatives like this are essential to connect different actors, creating a favorable environment for the exchange of ideas, to the co-creation and development of solutions that meet the real needs of modern industry. The success of the initiative is a reflection of the strength of strategic partnerships and the dedication of the participating startups
With the exclusive methodology of TXM Methods and the support of all those involved, the program reaffirms the potential to transform innovative ideas into scalable businesses for national manufacturing
