The Dualbase, a company graduated from INAITEC and a national reference in the development of equipment for climate and environmental monitoring, was one of the major winners of the Global Hydromet Excellence Awards 2025, held in Vienna, Austria, during the Meteorological Technology World Expo (MTWE). The award is organized by Varysian, a recognized global institution focused on excellence in hydrometeorological solutions.
What is the Global Hydromet Excellence Awards?
Considered the leading international award for the hydrometeorology sector, the Global Hydromet Excellence Awards recognizes organizations and projects that significantly contribute to advancing science and technology in climate forecasting, natural disaster risk management, and environmental monitoring.
In 2025, the ceremony brought together specialists and companies from around the world in Vienna, on the eve of the MTWE, one of the sector's largest events. The Brazilian presence, represented by Dualbase, brought visibility to Santa Catarina's innovation ecosystem and confirmed the quality of the technological solutions developed in Brazil.
About Dualbase
Founded in Santa Catarina, Dualbase specializes in the manufacturing of sensors, telemetry stations, and intelligent systems for measuring and transmitting environmental data, operating with excellence in areas such as:
- Hydrology
- Meteorology
- Agrometeorology
- Solarimetry
- Anemometry
The company offers comprehensive solutions for monitoring rainfall, wind, temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and other parameters, being widely used by public agencies, private companies, and research initiatives.
From INAITEC to the world
Dualbase's achievement is also a source of pride for INAITEC, which has accompanied and supported the company's journey since its early stages. As a graduate of the incubator, Dualbase benefited from an innovation support environment, connections with strategic networks, and encouragement to structure businesses focused on technological impact.
"Dualbase's journey shows how investment in applied science and technology can generate solutions with global impact. It is an honor to see a company that went through our incubation program shine on the international stage," highlights Diego Chierighini, INAITEC's executive director.
Recognition that strengthens the Santa Catarina ecosystem
With this award, Dualbase not only reinforces its leadership position in the national hydrometeorological instrumentation market, but also contributes to the international projection of Santa Catarina's technology-based companies.
The INAITEC, as one of Brazil's leading technology parks, continues to support startups and scale-ups with incubation, acceleration, internationalization, and soft landing programs, putting the municipality of Palhoça on the global innovation map.
