Sustentec

What Sustentec does

Sustentec is a private Brazilian consulting firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Campina Grande, Paraíba, with a second office in Manaus, Amazonas. The company specializes in advisory services for the execution of Research, Development, and Innovation (PD&I) projects under Brazil's technology incentive framework — principally the Lei de Informática (renamed Lei de TICs in 2020) and the EMBRAPII funding model. Sustentec's functional role is as an intermediary that matches companies obligated to invest a portion of their tax liability in PD&I with accredited Scientific and Technological Institutions (ICTs) capable of executing the research, and then manages the full project lifecycle from confidentiality agreements and scoping through compliance, RDA (Relatório Demonstrativo Anual) reporting, and final accountability documentation.

The firm's core intellectual property is the proprietary ICT Dev methodology — a diagnostic framework for evaluating ICTs, foundations, and incubators and matching them to corporate demand under the Lei de Informática and EMBRAPII frameworks. Sustentec claims the largest ICT partnership network in Brazil (80+ institutions) and reports operational metrics such as reducing average project signing timelines from 90-120 days to approximately 30 days. Named enterprise clients include Huawei, Lenovo Brasil, and Compal, with sustained institutional partnerships with universities such as UEA, UNIFAP, UFRN, UFC, and federal institutes across the Norte, Nordeste, and Centro-Oeste regions.

The business model is professional services revenue: consulting fees for PD&I project management, ICT matchmaking, legal compliance under Lei de Informática / Lei de TICs, and EMBRAPII project execution support. GTM is sales-led direct engagement with enterprise manufacturing clients in the TIC sector and with public/private ICT institutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates as an independent, founder-led firm with Renata Fonseca as co-founder. Marketing is content-driven via blog, newsletter, and industry events such as Expo Amazônia Bio&TIC 2024.

Name

Sustentec

Legal name

Sustentec

Website

https://sustentec.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sustentec is a Brazilian PD&I advisory firm that connects companies obligated under Lei de Informática / Lei de TICs tax incentive laws with accredited ICT institutions, managing project execution, compliance, and RDA reporting using a proprietary ICT Dev matching methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

R&D and Innovation Consulting Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK)

Keywords

• PD&I consulting services
• R&D tax incentives advisory
• Innovation project management
• ICT partnership facilitation
• Lei de Informática compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Campina Grande

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PD&I Advisory and Consulting Services: Sustentec provides specialized advisory services to companies benefiting from tax incentive laws (Lei de Informática, Lei de TICs) and to ICTs seeking to execute innovation projects. Services cover the full project lifecycle from ideation and scoping to compliance reporting and RDA preparation. Revenue is generated through consulting fees for project management, legal compliance, and ecosystem integration services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sustentec provides specialized advisory and consulting services for PD&I (Research, Development & Innovation) project execution under Brazil's technology incentive laws, including Lei de Informática, Lei de TICs, and EMBRAPII. The firm connects manufacturing companies obligated to invest in innovation with accredited Scientific and Technological Institutions (ICTs), managing the full project lifecycle from ideation and partnership structuring to compliance reporting and RDA preparation. Its proprietary ICT Dev methodology is used to diagnose ICTs and match them with corporate innovation needs.

Product overview

Sustentec is a consulting firm specializing in PD&I (Research, Development & Innovation) project advisory services, focusing on Brazilian tax incentive laws including Lei de Informática (now Lei de TICs), Lei do Bem, and EMBRAPII. The company facilitates connections between private companies and Scientific, Technological, and Innovation Institutions (ICTs), providing services such as project ideation, partnership facilitation, compliance assessment, and execution support throughout the project lifecycle. Their proprietary methodology ICT Dev enables matching between company demands and ICT expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICT Dev: Exclusive methodology developed by Sustentec for diagnosing ICTs, foundations, and incubators to find the best matching between academic institutions and companies for innovation projects.

Products and services

• PD&I Advisory and Consulting Services
• ICT Dev Diagnostic Methodology
• Compliance and RDA Reporting Services
• ICT Partnership Facilitation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustentec reduced the average project signing timeline from 90–120 days to approximately 30 days through its advisory support.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UFC (Universidade Federal do Ceará)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with UFC to strengthen mutual cooperation for the development of PD&I projects, contributing to innovation and technology development in Ceará.
• UFRR (Universidade Federal de Roraima)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2025Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with UFRR on May 16, 2025, aiming to strengthen mutual cooperation for PD&I project development, contributing to technological and regional development.
• IFAC (Instituto Federal do Acre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2025Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with IFAC on February 3, 2025, aiming to strengthen cooperation for PD&I project development in Acre.
• CETAM (Centro de Educação Tecnológico do Amazonas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with CETAM to strengthen mutual cooperation for PD&I project development, contributing to technological education and innovation in Amazonas.
• UNIJUÍ (Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with UNIJUÍ to strengthen mutual cooperation for PD&I project development in Rio Grande do Sul.
• EMBRAPII SIMOB (UFRGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Sustentec partnered with EMBRAPII Unit SIMOB at UFRGS to support companies in developing high-value technological solutions in mobility, leveraging the EMBRAPII funding model alongside Lei de Informática.
• EMBRAPII Powertrain (USP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Sustentec partnered with EMBRAPII Unit Powertrain at USP to support companies in developing high-value technological solutions in mobility, leveraging the EMBRAPII funding model alongside Lei de Informática.
• CODEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025Sustentec and CODES formed a collaborative partnership to support Compal in structuring a robust PD&I program based on Lei de Informática. CODES brings its consultative and legal expertise to complement Sustentec's project management capabilities.
• CompalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025The joint partnership of Sustentec, CODES, and Compal marks a new phase in innovation projects in the Amazon. Sustentec provides Lei de Informática project management expertise, CODES provides consultative and legal support, and Compal contributes its industrial experience and transformation goals, all coordinated under Lei de Informática.
• IFRO (Instituto Federal de Rondônia) – Campus Ji-ParanácoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Sustentec and IFRO Campus Ji-Paraná signed a Protocol of Intentions to strengthen PD&I projects in Rondônia. The partnership focuses on technical and institutional cooperation for structuring and executing projects under public policies such as Lei de Informática, Lei do Bem, PPIs, and other technology innovation initiatives.
• UNIFAP (Universidade Federal do Amapá)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2024Sustentec and UNIFAP have maintained a strategic partnership since 2016, reinforced through a new Protocol of Intentions signed on December 18, 2024. The collaboration covers CAPDA/SUFRAMA activities involving two accredited units of UNIFAP: DCET and DCBS, and CATI/MCTI through the Electrical Engineering course. Joint projects include AI training, photovoltaic systems specialization, technological and entrepreneurial formation, and robotics training.
• UERR (Universidade Estadual de Roraima)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2024Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with UERR on December 11, 2024, documented by the Official Press of Roraima through DOU Edition 4828. The partnership aims to promote sustainable and technological development in Roraima through joint PD&I initiatives.
• UEA (Universidade do Estado do Amazonas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2024Sustentec and UEA renewed their partnership commitment to PD&I development in Amazonas through a Protocol of Intentions, officially maintaining collaboration that has existed since 2018. The partnership has resulted in approximately 40 PD&I projects covering healthtech, industry 4.0, process automation, intelligent storage, biotech, hardware and software development, and lean manufacturing. The collaboration is managed through UEA's Innovation Agency (AGIN).
• UFRR (Universidade Federal de Roraima)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Sustentec signed a Protocol of Intentions with UFRR on December 11, 2024, aiming to strengthen mutual cooperation for the development of PD&I projects in Roraima.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Demarest Advogados: Major Brazilian full-service law firm with a recognized innovation, IP, and tech-regulatory practice capable of serving the same Lei de TICs beneficiary companies as Sustentec, though not specialized in the niche.
• Mattos Filho Advogados: One of Brazil's largest full-service law firms, with established innovation, IP, and tech-regulatory practices that overlap with Lei de TICs advisory work as part of a much broader service portfolio.
• Tozzini Freire Advogados: Large Brazilian law firm with a significant technology, innovation, and regulatory practice that competes for R&D incentive advisory work as part of a broader corporate practice.

Direct peers

• BPLaw Advocados: Brazilian boutique law firm specialized in IT regulatory law, including Lei de Informática/Lei de TICs compliance and PD&I advisory—directly competes with Sustentec for the same obligated-manufacturer clients.
• Cascione Advogados: Brazilian law firm with a focused practice on innovation law and R&D tax-incentive compliance; targets the same ICTs and beneficiary companies as Sustentec.

Others

• EMBRAPII (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial): Government-backed quasi-public institution that funds industrial R&D projects with private companies; Sustentec partners with EMBRAPII units (SIMOB/UFRGS, Powertrain/USP) and competes for the same client-funded R&D project pipeline.
• ANPEI (Associação Nacional de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Engenharia das Empresas Inovadoras): Brazilian industry association representing innovative R&D-intensive companies; operates in the same PD&I policy ecosystem as Sustentec and frequently intersects with the Lei de TICs stakeholder community, but is not a commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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