Centelha Programme
Programa Centelha
Status not published
Centelha runs in national editions (Centelha I, II and III) which are then implemented through state-level editais, each with its own window.
Each selected idea receives around BRL 50,000 in non-reimbursable economic subsidy, plus a CNPq technical support scholarship to strengthen the founding team.
FINEP, CNPq and MCTI with state research foundations (FAPs)
public · national
Deadline: annual_call — Centelha runs in national editions (Centelha I, II and III) which are then implemented through state-level editais, each with its own window.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- Locally registered entity required
Open to individuals and very early teams resident in the participating state; the company is created during the programme.
How to apply
- Register on the Centelha platform and select your state.
- Submit the idea in the first phase (online form, open to individuals).
- Selected ideas progress to a business plan phase with training.
- Winners incorporate a company and receive the subsidy plus a CNPq scholarship.
What you will need
- CPF (individuals may apply before incorporating)
- Idea description
- Business plan in later phases
- CNPJ once incorporated
Source. https://programacentelha.com.br/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked
"Os empreendedores receberão cerca de R$ 50 mil na forma de subvenção econômica."