# Top 28 startup incubators and accelerators in Brazil

Tamtam tracks 28 startup incubators and accelerators headquartered in Brazil. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Universidade Federal de Viçosa and UTFPR. Their median headcount is 451. Half of them were founded in 2001 or later. The most common headquarters are São Paulo (5), Curitiba (3) and Fortaleza (3).

This selection of Brazilian startup incubators and accelerators is largely composed of higher education institutions. Many were founded mid-20th century. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, a Mexican educational institution, focuses on technological education. Universidade Federal de Viçosa provides high school and higher education in various fields. UTFPR is a public university with campuses in eleven cities of the Brazilian state of Parana. Atlântico is a non-profit organization providing scientific and technological solutions.

A significant portion of these organizations are based in Curitiba, including UTFPR, Federal University of Technology - Parana, and Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná - Tecpar. Another cluster is found in Fortaleza, with Rede ICC Saúde and Atlântico. The focus on technology and education is a common thread, with a mix of established universities and newer tech-focused organizations.

🇧🇷 Brazil · 28 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instituto Politécnico Nacional](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-politecnico-nacional-mexico-city) (ipn.mx)<br>A leading Mexican educational institution focused on technological education, research, and knowledge transfer to drive the nation's economic and social development | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Df | 5,813 | 1936 |
| 2 | [Universidade Federal de Viçosa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-vicosa) (ufv.br)<br>Provides high school, technical, undergraduate, and graduate education across various fields, excelling in agricultural, biological, exact, and human sciences. | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Viçosa | 5,039 |  |
| 3 | [UTFPR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/utfpr) (utfpr.edu.br)<br>This public university with campuses in eleven cities of the Brazilian state of Parana provides education and research opportunities in various technological fields. | Education Administration Programs | 🇧🇷 Curitiba | 3,922 | 1909 |
| 4 | [Federal University of Technology - Parana](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/federal-university-of-technology-parana) (utfpr.edu.br)<br>A leading higher education institution offering a wide range of undergraduate, master, and PhD programs focused on technology and innovation | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Curitiba | 1,753 | 1909 |
| 5 | [Universidade Feevale](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-feevale) (feevale.br)<br>Provides higher education for market-ready professionals through undergraduate, graduate courses, and entrepreneurship programs, focusing on practical skills and career development. | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Novo Hamburgo | 1,578 | 1969 |
| 6 | [Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-nacional-de-telecomunicacoes-inatel) (inatel.br)<br>A center of excellence in Engineering education and research, focusing on telecommunications, known for producing talented professionals nationally and internationally | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Santa Rita do Sapucaí | 1,434 | 1965 |
| 7 | [Rede ICC Saúde](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rede-icc-saude) (icc.org.br)<br>A healthcare complex offering medical services, research facilities, a nursing home, a college, and health management services | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Fortaleza | 873 | 1944 |
| 8 | [Atlântico](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atlantico) (atlantico.com.br)<br>A non-profit organization providing scientific and technological solutions in Telecommunications and Information Technology for the development and well-being of Brazilian society | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Fortaleza | 678 | 2001 |
| 9 | [Porto Digital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/porto-digital) (portodigital.org)<br>Porto Digital is a leading technology park in Brazil, housing over 340 companies in software, IT services, creative economy, and research | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Recife | 509 | 2000 |
| 10 | [Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná - Tecpar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-de-tecnologia-do-parana-tecpar) (tecpar.br)<br>Technology institute in Paraná, offering innovative solutions and research in various industries to drive growth and development in the region | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Curitiba | 501 | 1940 |
| 11 | [Centro de Informática UFPE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centro-de-informatica-ufpe) (portal.cin.ufpe.br)<br>Leading academic technology center in Latin America offering Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering with a renowned faculty | Utilities | 🇧🇷 Recife | 499 | 1974 |
| 12 | [Metrópole Digital - IMD/UFRN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metropole-digital-imd-ufrn) (imd.ufrn.br)<br>Specialized academic unit focused on fostering a Technology Hub in Rio Grande do Norte through education, research, innovation, talent development, and entrepreneurship support in IT | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Natal | 492 | 2011 |
| 13 | [FGV EAESP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fgv-eaesp) (eaesp.fgv.br)<br>A high-level research center and leadership training institution with over a hundred international partners and various double degree agreements | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 477 | 1954 |
| 14 | [Universidade Para o Desenvolvimento do Alto Vale do Itajaí](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-para-o-desenvolvimento-do-alto-vale-do-itajai) (unidavi.edu.br)<br>University Center offering a variety of courses in Alto Vale do Itajaí region, providing news and information on programs available | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Rio do Sul | 451 | 1966 |
| 15 | [Fundação CERTI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-certi) (certi.org.br)<br>A technology-based institution in Brazil specializing in R&D, hardware and software design, manufacturing, and providing consulting services in various industries | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Florianópolis | 448 | 1984 |
| 16 | [Link School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/link-school) (lsb.edu.br)<br>Promoting country development through education to cultivate future leaders, entrepreneurs, and agents of change focused on economic, environmental, and social prosperity | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 415 | 2018 |
| 17 | [Ecossistema 300 Franchising](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecossistema-300-franchising) (300f.com.br)<br>A leading franchise ecosystem in Brazil with over 9000 units and 90 brands across nine segments, offering income opportunities and quality of life | Business Content | 🇧🇷 Joinville | 385 | 2019 |
| 18 | [Instituto Capixaba de Ensino, Pesquisa e Inovação (ICEPi)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-capixaba-de-ensino-pesquisa-e-inovacao-icepi)<br>A research and education institute in health established by the Department of Health in Espirito Santo to improve the quality of healthcare services | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Vitória | 385 | 2019 |
| 19 | [Sergipe Parque Tecnológico - SergipeTec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sergipe-parque-tecnologico-sergipetec) (sergipetec.org.br)<br>Innovative technology hub fostering growth and collaboration in Sergipe, Brazil | Business Content | 🇧🇷 São Cristóvão | 368 | 2004 |
| 20 | [SOFTEX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/softex) (softex.br)<br>Support and promote digital transformation and innovation across Brazil, benefiting startups and companies in multiple sectors and regions. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇧🇷 | 338 | 1996 |
| 21 | [InovAtiva](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inovativa) (inovativa.online)<br>An acceleration hub supporting Brazilian startups, focusing on innovation, networking, and connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, accelerators, investors, and experts in the market | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇧🇷 Brasília | 327 | 2013 |
| 22 | [PRAIA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/praia) (vemserpraia.com.br)<br>We believe amazing things happen when building together Partnering with key players to accelerate innovation and maximize societal impact through personalized startup acceleration #joinus | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Fortaleza | 249 | 2020 |
| 23 | [PIT – Parque de Inovação Tecnológica São José dos Campos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pit-parque-de-inovacao-tecnologica-sao-jose-dos-campos) (pitsjc.org.br)<br>Promotes science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship for competitive and sustainable development, fostering cooperation between companies and research institutions for R&D projects. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇧🇷 São José dos Campos | 225 | 2005 |
| 24 | [AINTEC - Agência de Inovação Tecnológica da Universidade Estadual de Londrina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aintec-agencia-de-inovacao-tecnologica-da-universidade-estadual-de-londrina) (sites.uel.br)<br>Providing intellectual property protection, technology transfer from Londrina State University, open innovation for market enterprises, and supporting innovative entrepreneurship through its incubator | Government Administration | 🇧🇷 Londrina | 219 | 2008 |
| 25 | [ACE Startups](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ace-startups) (aceventures.com.br)<br>Transforms large companies into innovative organizations, invests in and accelerates startups, developing global-level businesses from validation to scale, with significant exits. | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 190 | 2012 |
| 26 | [Hub de Inovação Medical Help](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hub-de-inovacao-medical-help) (medicalhelp.com.br)<br>A collaborative platform for innovation in healthcare, connecting scientists, companies, investors, and industry to bring scientific projects to life for societal benefit | Business Consulting and Services | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 3 | 2020 |
| 27 | [SuperLab Capital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/superlab-capital) (superlabcapital.com)<br>Global venture capital firm supporting early stage tech startups worldwide, specializing in consumer internet, SaaS, marketplaces, telecom, and strategic projects | Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals | 🇧🇷 São Paulo | 2 |  |
| 28 | [Rocket Aceleradora](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rocket-aceleradora) (rocketaceleradora.com.br)<br>Startup accelerator focusing on innovation, working closely with founders to develop and validate business models and MVPs Provides services, training, mentorship, and access to investors | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Salvador | 1 | 2018 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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