05/29/2015 11h34

Investe SP participates in workshop for entrepreneurs in Sorocaba

Event held at the Technology Park brings together development and support institutions and new businessmen

Investe São Paulo

The general manager of Investe São Paulo, Wilson Soares, participated, on May 21, in the Innovation Workshop held by the City of Sorocaba in its technology park (PTS). The event was held in partnership with the State Development Agency, Desenvolve SP, so that businessmen from the region could meet sources of funding and public support services to investors.
At the time, Soares presented the free services provided by the Agency. "We are now a facilitator that bridges the gap between companies and the State, in addition to other institutions required for the success of the venture. This year we will also start helping São Paulo's industry export its products competitively in the international market", he said.

Representatives of Anjos do Brasil, the Research Support Foundation of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP), the Funders of Studies and Projects (FINEP), the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Inova Sorocaba, the Center of Industries of the State of São Paulo (CIESP), the Center of Young Entrepreneurs (NJE) and the Brazilian Service to Support Micro and Small Enterprises (SEBRAE).

As highlighted by the president of the Technology Park, Flaviano Agostinho de Lima, this is a great opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs to know the lines and existing sources of financing for innovation. "The Park is the technological innovation center. It unites academia, business and the public power in research and development; wherefore, we opened the door to receive this important event", he explains.

For the president of Inova Sorocaba, Pedro Vial, the workshop is of utmost importance as innovative project financing opportunities are presented in detail. "It allows businessmen to understand the specifics of each line of credit, expands access to resources and hence increases the approval ratings of these projects, leveraging the competitiveness of companies in the region", he said.

Check out more information on PTS' website.

Read more about the technology parks of the State of São Paulo.