Creating a startup is a challenge in itself. Transforming it into a scalable, competitive, and sustainable business is an even more complex journey — one that requires preparation, strategy, and above all, support. That is precisely where the Acelera Pedra Branca Program comes in, an Inaitec initiative whose mission is to drive innovative startups and connect them to an ecosystem prepared to make businesses grow.
With a consolidated methodology and a focus on practical results, the program offers everything an early-stage startup needs to get off the ground or unlock growth: strategic mentoring, investor connections, training, and access to an exclusive fund of R$ 5 million for accelerated companies.
An ideal environment for growth
The Acelera Pedra Branca is part of the set of development and innovation programs promoted by Inaitec, within the Pedra Branca Technology Park in Palhoça (SC). The initiative was designed to serve startups in early stages — with a ready MVP or validated ideas — that are seeking structure, traction, and market access.
In addition to the methodology focused on business modeling, sales, growth, and fundraising, participants benefit from the full infrastructure of the park's ecosystem: coworking spaces, prototyping labs, mentor networks, networking with other companies, and institutional support to access new investment and partnership opportunities.
Mentoring from people who know the game
One of the main differentiators of Acelera Pedra Branca is the direct support of mentors with real market experience. These are professionals who have already navigated the challenges of turning ideas into reality, scaling solutions, and raising investment — and who now share their learnings to help other companies advance with more safety and agility.
During the program, participants have access to mentoring tracks in areas such as:
- Business strategy and revenue model
- Product validation and traction
- Startup finance and pricing
- Investment fundraising and pitch
- Marketing, sales, and growth hacking
Furthermore, participants are connected with other entrepreneurs, potential partners, and investors from the ecosystem.
Access to resources: R$ 5 million fund
Acelera Pedra Branca also has an investment fund aimed at startups that stand out in the program. The fund, of R$ 5 million, can be used to support operations, accelerate product development, expand sales, or facilitate market entry.
Startups selected to receive investment go through a technical committee and are closely monitored to ensure the resources generate maximum impact — both for the company and for the ecosystem.
Real cases of impact
Several startups have already gone through Acelera Pedra Branca and are now active in national and international markets. These are companies that started with a minimum viable product but, throughout the program, gained strength, strategic focus, and market connections to scale sustainably.
In addition to technical support, companies also gain visibility and inclusion in events, public programs, and investment rounds — all of which increase the chances of short-, medium-, and long-term success.
More than acceleration: a complete ecosystem
What sets Acelera Pedra Branca apart is not just the program itself, but the environment surrounding it. Startups that go through the program enter the Inaitec ecosystem, one of Santa Catarina's most active innovation hubs. This means continuous access to new opportunities, agreements with development agencies, public calls for applications, business events, international missions, and much more.
Furthermore, Inaitec also offers tracks in internationalization, open innovation, access to laboratories, and other initiatives that complement the entrepreneurial journey.
How to participate?
The program launches periodic calls for new acceleration cycles. The criteria include having an innovative business model, scalability potential, and preferably having already validated the product or service in the market.
If you have an early-stage startup and are seeking traction, strategy, and real connections, Acelera Pedra Branca may be the boost you needed to transform your idea into a major business.
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