Inovanex

What Inovanex does

Inovanex is a Brazilian private cooperative complex of technology companies headquartered in São Paulo, founded in 2020. It operates as a shared ecosystem that brings together 16 specialized partner firms spanning 3D printing and additive manufacturing (3D X Filamentos, Casa da Impressão 3D, Siboor, 3D Sides, Soares 3D Projects), railway and energy controls (AGC Controles), health regulatory consulting and medical supply (Ekinova), pharmaceutical own-brand development (Elabore Pharma), audio/video automation (FJ Áudio e Vídeo), building concierge software (iMódulo), Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning (Infinite Foundry), residential/building automation (Marbie, Projeto Conectar), electronic assembly (Neoden), and Industry 4.0 solutions (Otimiza). Institutional governance is anchored by Instituto Montenegro.

The company's core offering is shared physical and business infrastructure at its São Paulo complex, comprising an Exhibition Area for product demonstrations, a Training Room with integrated audiovisual technology, a Podcast and Studio facility with live-streaming capabilities, and equipped Co-Working spaces. These physical assets are complemented by service-layer offerings including in-person and online events connecting suppliers, mentors, universities, and technology parks, coordinated business development actions, supplier and partner training and certification programs, and integrated network development strategies.

Inovanex's business model combines revenue from shared infrastructure usage fees with subscription/recurring contributions from the partner network, operating with 11-50 employees. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by the partner ecosystem itself (channel/referral motion) and by direct, relationship-based engagement through phone, WhatsApp, email, and on-site visits. The firm has no disclosed funding, no public pricing, no identified institutional investors, and operates with no subsidiaries, M&A activity, or regulatory actions on record.

Name

Inovanex

Legal name

Inovanex

Website

https://inovanex.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inovanex is a private Brazilian cooperative complex in São Paulo that hosts 16 specialized technology partner companies, providing shared exhibition, training, podcast, and co-working infrastructure along with coordinated business development, training, and certification services to its partner ecosystem and external clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Hub Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHALAH

Technical & Scientific Expert Networks

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

SECONDARYBPAEANAC

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Training & Technical Enablement Services

Keywords

• Technology cooperative
• Innovation hub services
• Shared co-working spaces
• Corporate training facilities
• Partner network ecosystem

Headquarters

HQ city

São Caetano Do Sul

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Shared Infrastructure Services: Inovanex provides shared physical infrastructure — exhibition spaces, training rooms, podcast studios, and co-working facilities — to its partner companies and external clients. Revenue is generated through rental or usage fees for these spaces.
2. Cooperative Partner Network: As a cooperative complex, Inovanex enables its partner companies to reach customers through the shared ecosystem, creating cross-selling and referral dynamics across specialized technology verticals (3D printing, automation, health tech, audio/video).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inovanex operates a cooperative technology complex in São Paulo, providing shared physical infrastructure—including exhibition areas, training rooms, podcast studios, and co-working spaces—to a network of 16 partner technology companies. It also delivers coordinated services covering training and certifications, business development, joint events, and network development, acting as a shared ecosystem that pools resources across its partner firms operating in software, digital platforms, AI, blockchain, IoT, cybersecurity, fintech, logistics technology, and medical/scientific computing.

Product overview

Inovanex is a cooperative innovation hub and technology complex that brings together specialized technology companies to create comprehensive and advanced solutions. Rather than a single unified product, Inovanex offers a portfolio of physical spaces and business services including: the Exhibition Area for product demonstrations, Training Room with audiovisual capabilities, Podcast and Studio facility, and Co-Working spaces with meeting rooms. These physical offerings are complemented by business development services including Events (connecting suppliers, mentors, universities, and technology parks), Coordinated Actions for strategic connections, Training and Certifications, and Network Development. The ecosystem comprises 16 partner companies specializing in areas including 3D printing, railway controls, healthcare regulatory consulting, audio/video automation, digital twins, residential automation, electronic assembly, Industry 4.0 solutions, and additive manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition Area Physical exhibition area located at the Inovanex complex in São Paulo, available to partner technology companies and external clients for product showcases and demos.
• Training Room Rental Dedicated training rooms within the São Paulo complex, used to host corporate training, workshops, and certification programs for partner firms and their clients.
• Podcast Studio Rental On-site podcast recording studio at the São Paulo complex, available to partner firms and external clients for podcast and audio content production.
• Co-Working Space Shared co-working space at the São Paulo headquarters, providing partner technology companies with flexible desks and office facilities.
• Training and Certification Programs Coordinated training and certification programs organized across the 16 partner technology firms, enabling joint course delivery and skills development for partner staff and clients.
• Corporate Events Service End-to-end event organization service at the cooperative complex, covering coordination across the 16 partner technology firms for events targeted at their enterprise clients.
• Network Development and Coordinated Business Actions Coordinated business development service that connects Inovanex's 16 partner technology firms—spanning software, AI, blockchain, IoT, cybersecurity, fintech, logistics technology, and medical/scientific computing—into joint go-to-market programs and shared commercial initiatives.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3D X FilamentoscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecializes in the commercialization of 3D printers and filaments. As a partner within the Inovanex cooperative ecosystem, it contributes 3D printing and additive manufacturing capabilities to the shared technology complex.
• Casa da Impressão 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration hub for 3D modeling, printing services, scanning, design projects, and maintenance of 3D printers. Provides end-to-end 3D printing services within the Inovanex ecosystem.
• AGC ControlescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides railway operation equipment, signaling, security, and logistics controls, as well as energy controls for electric vehicles. Contributes industrial automation and railway technology expertise.
• EkinovacoreTechnology or IntegrationRegulatory affairs consulting for the health sector, and supply of national and imported medical materials and equipment. Integrates health technology solutions into the ecosystem.
• Elabore PharmacoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecializes in own-brand projects including visual identity, product development, manufacturing, and distribution. Contributes pharmaceutical and consumer goods branding expertise.
• FJ Áudio e VídeocoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides consulting, training, design, sales, installation, and programming of audio, video, and automation equipment. Manages the podcast studio and audiovisual infrastructure at the Inovanex complex.
• iMódulocoreTechnology or IntegrationDevelops software for building concierge and remote concierge services. Provides property access management technology integrated into the ecosystem.
• Infinite FoundrycoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecializes in Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning solutions. Contributes advanced simulation and digital twin capabilities to the ecosystem.
• Instituto MontenegrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA founding pillar of the ecosystem — described as the institute where Technology meets the Human. Provides the institutional backbone and cooperative governance for the Inovanex complex.
• MarbiecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides consulting and design services for residential and building automation. Contributes smart building and IoT integration expertise.
• NeodencoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides solutions for electronic assembly. Contributes electronic manufacturing and assembly capabilities to the ecosystem.
• Projeto ConectarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn ecosystem created to support the growth of the residential and building automation market in Brazil. Collaborates with Inovanex partners on standards and market development.
• OtimizacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides intelligent solutions for Industry 4.0. Contributes industrial digital transformation expertise to the ecosystem.
• SiboorcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides additive manufacturing solutions, complementing the 3D printing capabilities already present in the ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tecnopuc: Technology park affiliated with PUCRS university in Porto Alegre, hosting technology companies, research centers, and innovation programs. Comparable as a Brazilian innovation complex offering co-location, training, and cross-vertical technology collaboration, but in a different region.
• Porto Digital: Large technology park and innovation hub based in Recife, Brazil, hosting hundreds of technology companies across diverse verticals. Comparable as a Brazilian tech complex aggregating multiple specialized firms, but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• WOW (formerly WeWork Brazil): Brazilian flexible workspace operator providing co-working and meeting spaces with community-building programming. Comparable as a domestic physical infrastructure provider enabling business networking and partner events for technology and professional firms.
• Distrito: Brazilian innovation hub and ecosystem platform that curates corporate-startup connections and operates shared infrastructure for tech community building. Comparable as a domestic hub orchestrating cross-company technology collaboration and business development.
• Artemisia: Brazilian impact innovation hub supporting startups through acceleration, training programs, and curated networking. Comparable as a domestic innovation hub providing enablement, training, and connection-building services across technology verticals.
• Cubo Itaú: Brazil's largest corporate-backed innovation hub, connecting startups, corporations, and investors in a physical campus. Directly comparable as a Brazilian innovation hub offering co-location, networking, and demonstration infrastructure for technology companies.
• ACE Startups: Brazilian accelerator and innovation hub combining acceleration programs, co-working space, and corporate-venture connections. Comparable as a domestic hub facilitating cross-company technology collaboration and partner-led GTM.

Emerging players

• Habitat Digital: Brazilian digital innovation hub focused on IoT, automation, and Industry 4.0 ecosystem development. Comparable as an emerging hub serving similar verticals (building automation, digital transformation) within the Brazilian tech ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inovanexscs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inovanex

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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