Opportunity Radar detects R$ 200 million in resources from 12 national and state calls for proposals.
3 of June, 2026
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This time, the third edition features initiatives to promote national science, technology and innovation, with a submission deadline between May and June, focusing mainly on Amapá, Pará, Tocantins and Amazonas.
The third edition of the Opportunities Radar – Science, Technology & Innovation for the Amazon presents national and state initiatives to promote science, technology, and innovation in the Amazon region, with a submission deadline between May and June 2026. Amapá, Pará, Tocantins, and Amazonas are some of the states offering opportunities. Approximately R$ 200 million will be allocated to funding, scholarships, capital support, operating costs, and other related actions.
The strategic initiative was developed within the scope of the Science, Technology and Innovation Project for the Amazon with the objective of organizing, systematizing and giving visibility to the main opportunities for funding in Science, Technology and Innovation focused on the Legal Amazon and supporting evidence-based public policies.
The Opportunities Radar is a bimonthly publication and can be accessed on the Science, Technology & Innovation Platform for the Amazon: www.amazonia.cgee.org.br/radar .
The project is a demand from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), the National Council of Secretaries for Science, Technology and Innovation Affairs (Consecti), the National Council of State Foundations for Research Support (Confap), and is coordinated by the Center for Management and Strategic Studies (CGEE).
Platform - To learn about new developments in Science, Technology & Innovation (ST&I) in the Legal Amazon, those interested can access the ST&I platform for the Amazon ( www.amazonia.cgee.org.br ). In this virtual environment, it is possible to view state profiles, ST&I indicators, production chains, publications, etc. It is also possible to contribute with suggestions, strengthening the collective effort towards sustainable, inclusive, and knowledge-driven development.
Check out the announcements for May/June:
Funding, Grants and Research Assistance:
• Forests and Communities: Living Amazon - Public Call Conab No. 01/2026 – Amazon Fund - R$ 80,000,000.00
• Open Call nexBio Amazonia - Swiss-Brazilian Innovation Program
• Program to support female leadership in innovation and sustainability in the Amazon – Lidera Cientista/AM - R$ 2,369,400.00
• SocioTech FAPEAM - R$ 1,000,000.00
• Public Call for Proposals No. 001/2026 - Support for the Organization of Scientific, Technological and Innovation Events/FAPESPA - R$ 1,000,000.00
• FAP Notice No. 01/2026 - Organization of Technical and Scientific Events - R$ 1,000,000.00
• Public Notice No. 013/2026 - Amazonian Program: Girls and Women in Science 2026 - R$ 1,500,000.00
• Public Notice No. 008/2026 - Integrated Research Support Program for Quality of Life in Amazonas - PROVIDA-AM/FAPEAM - R$ 1,500,000.00
• Public Notice No. 002/2026 - Program to Support the Popularization of Science, Technology and Innovation - POP CT&I (FAPEAM) - R$ 1,050,000.00
• Bioinnovation Challenge Amazonia - R$ 450,000.00 in total prizes and R$ 100,000.00 per team
• Call for Proposals No. 06/2026 – CAPES Legal Amazon Network / Network Projects - R$ 114,861,794.40
• Strengthening Territorial Rights - R$ 2,500,000.00