ANPEI

What ANPEI does

ANPEI (Associação Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento das Empresas Inovadoras) is a Brazilian non-profit industry association founded in 1984 and headquartered in São Paulo. It is the only multisectoral and financially independent association in Brazil's innovation ecosystem, serving 200+ institutional members that together account for more than 20% of Brazilian GDP and generate a combined R$ 720 billion in revenue. Member organizations span energy (Petrobras), financial services (Itaú, Banco da Amazônia, BNDES), pulp & paper (Suzano, Klabin), cosmetics (Natura, Grupo Boticário), agribusiness (São Martinho), aerospace (Embraer) and beverages (Ambev), with the board populated by CXOs from these enterprises.

The association delivers its value through a portfolio of recurring programs: Comitês ANPEI (thematic committees of innovation specialists meeting 2–4 times per year), Rotas Inovadoras (immersive multi-day visits to laboratories and research centers), ANPEI Architect (executive certifications across Funding Architect, Innovation Architect, AI Architect and Deep Techs Architect tracks), Olimpíadas de Inovação (3–5 day intensive innovation sprints culminating in a Demo Day), and Fórum de Inovação (exclusive member-hosted forums such as the Industrial AI series). It also runs the integrated Calendário ANPEI event platform and publishes policy position papers and annual reports. Distribution is direct: prospective members submit inquiry forms on anpei.org.br and are onboarded through tiered membership (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Partner).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tiered membership fees supplemented by institutional partnerships and program revenues (certifications, events). ANPEI holds formal representation on Brazil's core innovation governance bodies — FNDCT, EMBRAPII, CNPq, MCTI and INPI — and conducts active legislative advocacy on Lei do Bem (the R&D tax incentive used by 85% of large members), FNDCT funding, intellectual property, AI regulation and the REDATA data-processing regime. The organization is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors, 9-member Advisory Council and 6-member Fiscal Council, and is led operationally by Executive Director Marcela Flores, with Daniel Moczydlower (CEO of Embraer-X) nominated as incoming Board President.

Name

ANPEI

Legal name

Associação Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento das Empresas Inovadoras

Website

https://anpei.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANPEI is a Brazilian non-profit industry association, founded in 1984, representing 200+ innovative companies across energy, finance, agribusiness and manufacturing; it delivers executive certifications, innovation sprints, policy advocacy and networking for Brazil's largest R&D-active enterprises.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industry Association / Innovation Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Innovation association
• Research and development network
• Innovation policy advocacy
• Corporate innovation programs
• Executive innovation certification

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ANPEI generates revenue through annual membership fees from associated companies and institutions. The association offers different membership tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver) based on company size and engagement level.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ANPEI is a multisectoral Brazilian innovation association that delivers value through tiered corporate membership, structured networking and capacity-building programs (thematic committees, immersive Innovation Routes, ANPEI Architect executive certifications, Innovation Olympics, and in-company Innovation Forums), and active advocacy in national R&D and innovation policy. Members pay annual dues and gain access to peer networks, policy influence, training, and connections to public innovation funding instruments such as Lei do Bem, FINEP, BNDES, and EMBRAPII.

Product overview

ANPEI is an innovation association offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services. The core offerings include: Comitês ANPEI (professional committees for innovation networking), Rotas Inovadoras (immersive visits to research facilities), ANPEI Architect (executive certification programs with four specializations: Funding Architect, Innovation Architect, AI Architect, and Deep Techs Architect), Olímpiadas de Inovação (intensive 3-4 day innovation challenges), and the Calendário ANPEI (unified event calendar). These products work together to support member organizations at all stages of their innovation journey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ANPEI Architect: Executive certifications in Innovation including Funding Architect, Innovation Architect, AI Architect, and Deep Techs Architect programs.
• Olímpiadas ANPEI
• Rotas Inovadoras
• Comitês ANPEI
• Fórum de Inovação

Products and services

• Comitês ANPEI Professional committees formed by innovation specialists and corporate members that build networks for experience exchanges, learning, and connections; each committee holds 2-4 annual meetings either in person or online depending on the host organization's preference.
• Rotas Inovadoras Immersive, high-impact experiences for innovation beginners and experienced leaders, comprising site visits to laboratories, research centers, and industrial environments to explore technology partnerships and intellectual-property licensing opportunities.
• ANPEI Architect Executive certification program in innovation with four specializations: Funding Architect (fomento, Lei do Bem, fundraising), Innovation Architect (innovation management), AI Architect (artificial intelligence), and Deep Techs Architect (advanced technologies).
• Olimpíadas de Inovação Multi-purpose, short-term, high-impact innovation tool: a 3-5 day intensive practical journey starting from a department or directorate need and delivering prioritized projects with assigned owners, deadlines, and metrics, culminating in a Demo Day.
• Fórum de Inovação Exclusive initiative conducted within member organizations, focused on promoting qualified exchanges, strategic connections, and collaborative construction on priority themes of the innovation agenda in Brazil, with industry-specific editions such as the Industrial AI Forum.
• Calendário ANPEI Integrated event calendar that consolidates certifications, Innovation Olympics, Innovation Routes, and ANPEI Committees in a single environment, enabling members to track and participate in the association's activities throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members generate R$ 720 billion in combined revenue
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FNDCT (Fundo Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANPEI maintains representation in FNDCT governance and advocates for expansion of this fundamental science, technology, and innovation fund in Brazil, supporting continuous budget management improvement.
• EMBRAPII (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANPEI collaborates with EMBRAPII on innovation projects, with 42% of members having implemented joint projects through this unit.
• FINEP (Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFINEP is a key funding partner for ANPEI members, providing financing programs for innovation projects. ANPEI advocates for simplification and improvement of FINEP programs.
• BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNDES is a major development bank partner supporting ANPEI member innovation initiatives through various financing instruments.
• CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANPEI participates in CNPq advisory councils contributing to national science and technology policy development.
• MCTI (Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANPEI maintains active dialogue with MCTI on innovation policies, Lei do Bem implementation, and national science and technology strategy.
• CNPEM (Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNPEM is a strategic research partner hosting Innovation Olympics events and collaborating on advanced technology topics.
• SENAImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSENAI (National Service for Industrial Training) collaborates on workforce development and technical training initiatives for ANPEI members.
• CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNI is an institutional partner contributing to industry policy advocacy and innovation agenda alignment.
• SEBRAEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEBRAE collaborates on supporting innovation across Brazilian enterprises, particularly small and medium businesses.
• AUSPINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUSPIN is an institutional partner in the São Paulo innovation ecosystem.
• IEL (Instituto Euvaldo Lodi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEL supports ANPEI initiatives related to industrial education and workforce development.
• CGEE (Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGEE collaborates on strategic studies and knowledge generation for the innovation ecosystem.
• INPI (Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANPEI advocates for improved IP processes and supports INPI's financial and operational management evolution to accelerate patent and trademark processing.
• PwC BrasilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC collaborates with ANPEI on the annual ranking of Brazil's most innovative companies (Top 100), with 8 of the top 10 being ANPEI members.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Federação das Indústrias do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FIRJAN): FIRJAN is the Rio de Janeiro state industry federation, comparable to ANPEI in serving large industrial enterprises with innovation, training, and policy advocacy services, but with a state-level scope and broader industry mandate.
• Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo (FIESP): FIESP is the São Paulo state industry federation and a major partner of ANPEI. It serves a similar member-base of large industrial enterprises with advocacy, networking, and innovation programs, but operates at the state level and with a broader scope than ANPEI's innovation focus.

Direct peers

• Instituto de Estudos para o Desenvolvimento Industrial (IEDI): IEDI is a Brazilian think tank that produces research and policy positions on industrial development and innovation. It is comparable to ANPEI because it serves as a policy-oriented convener for large Brazilian industrial players on innovation and competitiveness topics.
• PDMA (Product Development and Management Association): PDMA is an international professional association for innovation, product development, and management. It is comparable to ANPEI in offering certifications, networking, and resources for innovation leaders, though it operates globally and is not Brazil-specific.
• ABPI (Associação Brasileira da Propriedade Intelectual): ABPI is the Brazilian intellectual property association, a comparable Brazilian member-based association that brings together legal, corporate, and innovation professionals around IP and policy advocacy. It shares ANPEI's association model and Brazil-only footprint.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation): IASP is a global association connecting science parks and innovation districts. It is comparable to ANPEI as an innovation ecosystem association that convenes members, shares best practices, and advocates for innovation policy, though it is globally focused on science parks rather than enterprise R&D.

Others

• EMBRAPII (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial): EMBRAPII is a core strategic partner of ANPEI that funds industrial innovation projects. It is comparable as an innovation ecosystem institution in Brazil, but operates as a public funding agency rather than a member-based association.
• CGEE (Centro de Gestão e Estudos Estratégicos): CGEE is a strategic studies center that partners with ANPEI on knowledge generation for the innovation ecosystem. It is a comparable ecosystem participant focused on strategic foresight and policy research for Brazilian innovation.
• Agência Brasileira de Desenvolvimento Industrial (ABDI): ABDI is a Brazilian federal agency supporting industrial development and innovation policy. It is comparable to ANPEI in driving innovation policy and ecosystem support for Brazilian enterprises, though it is a public agency rather than a private association.

Broad incumbents

• Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI): CNI is Brazil's largest industry confederation and a strategic partner of ANPEI. While broader in scope (all industry sectors), it plays a similar advocacy and policy-influence role for large Brazilian enterprises and overlaps with ANPEI on innovation policy coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

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