The INAITEC, Santa Catarina's business hub that has served more than 500 companies throughout its history, consolidates its role in developing high-impact startups in Greater Florianópolis.
The institution, headquartered in Palhoça, this quarter graduated from its acceleration program the incubated companies Sou Odonto and Remoty.
The Sou Odonto joined INAITEC's acceleration program in 2022, and in its first two years achieved accelerated business growth.
Today, the company serves 90 clients across Brazil.
With INAITEC's support and networking, it is in the process of expanding to other Latin American countries.
The Remoty, a company specializing in technological solutions for the asset security sector, also found in INAITEC the ideal environment to grow, develop, and overcome challenges.
Another highlight of INAITEC's incubation program is Blue World, a sustainability startup that recently went through the process of validating its product in the market, focused on water saving.
Robson Silva, CEO of the company, which since 2021 has installed more than 1,500 valves in 230 restaurants, generating significant financial and environmental impacts, explains:
"We moved from the testing phase to the actual market, validating our technology with clients like ZAMP, which manages the Burger King and Popeyes chains."
Furthermore, Blue World delivered last month to INAITEC a special seal that recognizes the business hub's environmental concern. Andressa Schmidt, Head of Sustainability and Communication at the company, adds:
"The seal represents INAITEC's commitment to sustainable practices, aligned with technological development."
"Because they believe that startup advancement can go hand in hand with environmental preservation."
Diego Chierighini, INAITEC's executive director, emphasizes:
"Completing the incubation process gives startups the appropriate strategic preparation to face the market in a solid and competitive way, with more knowledge, a contact network, and structure for upcoming challenges."
Rodrigo Amorim, CEO of Sou Odonto, highlights:
"The mentoring sessions were fundamental for structuring the business with focus and sustainability, keeping our entrepreneurial dream alive."
According to Rafael Gonçalves, founder of Remoty, the choice of the incubator was motivated by the opportunity to immerse in the ecosystem:
"During the incubation, the hub offered us constant support."
"It promoted an exchange of experiences and practical knowledge in technical and commercial areas with other entrepreneurs."
"And it also facilitated our access to credit lines, which were essential for our development."
