Rede Mineira de Inovação

What Rede Mineira de Inovação does

Rede Mineira de Inovação (RMI) is a private non-profit association (associação) founded in 1997 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, that serves as the coordinating and representative body for the innovation ecosystem of the state of Minas Gerais. Its membership comprises 24 business incubators, 3 technology parks, 1 applied research center, and 1 private sector institution, and it functions as an articulator between these innovation environments, state government (SEDE-MG), federal funding agencies (FAPEMIG, FINEP, BNDES, CNPq), and national bodies such as Anprotec. The organization provides member representation in state and national policy discussions, fosters cooperation among incubators, accelerators, technology parks, and innovation hubs, organizes annual meetings and events, and facilitates participation in international missions.

RMI does not develop proprietary technology products or software platforms. Its core "product" is the RMI Informativo newsletter (published 2012-2014 on Issuu) and the coordination services it delivers to its institutional members. The business model is membership-based, with revenue drawn from member dues and public/institutional funding; no pricing is publicly disclosed. Governance is provided by an elected board of directors and advisory councils, with leadership transitioning in 2025-2026 from Adriana Ferreira de Faria (who also serves as Anprotec president and IASP Latin America president) to Marco Crocco (CEO of BH-TEC).

Recent strategic activity includes partnerships with Embrapii (R$130M joint funding calls), HubMG GOV (R$40M public sector innovation program), and SEBRAE Minas (Habitats Program across nine territories), as well as the inauguration of the Cidade da Inovação do Sul de Minas technology park. The organization operates with a lean staff of 9, leveraging institutional partnerships rather than headcount to scale its ecosystem impact.

Name

Rede Mineira de Inovação

Legal name

Rede Mineira de Inovação

Website

https://rmi.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rede Mineira de Inovação (RMI) is a non-profit association founded in 1997 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, coordinating 24 incubators, 3 technology parks, and research institutions across Minas Gerais, providing policy representation, networking, and public funding facilitation to its innovation ecosystem members.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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B2B

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rede Mineira de Inovação (RMI) is a non-profit association that coordinates and represents a network of 24 business incubators, 3 technology parks, 1 applied research center, and 1 private sector institution in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The organization provides member representation before state and national bodies, fosters cooperation among innovation environments, organizes annual meetings and events, and supports programs that connect entrepreneurs with technology parks, incubators, accelerators, and coworking spaces. Its primary informational output is the RMI Informativo newsletter, distributed digitally through the Issuu platform.

Product overview

Rede Mineira de Inovação (RMI) is an association/network organization focused on integrating research, technology, and innovation to strengthen incubators and technology parks in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Rather than offering commercial technology products, RMI serves as a coordinating body that aggregates 24 incubators, 3 technology parks, 1 applied research center, and 1 private sector institution. The organization publishes the RMI Informativo newsletter as its primary informational product and facilitates programs like the Habitats program (in partnership with SEBRAE) for strengthening Local Innovation Ecosystems (ELIs). RMI does not develop or sell technology products or software platforms.

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Products and services

• RMI Informativo (RMI Newsletter) A periodic newsletter publication of Rede Mineira de Inovação covering news and updates about the innovation ecosystem in Minas Gerais. Editions span from 2012 to 2014, published through the Issuu platform. The newsletter is an informational product for association members and the broader innovation community.
• RMI Membership Association Membership-based association offering for incubators, technology parks, applied research centers, government agencies, NGOs, and private companies operating in Minas Gerais. RMI provides representation in state and national scenarios, networking opportunities, and collaborative support for innovation activities.
• Habitats Program (with SEBRAE Minas) Partnership program that strengthens Local Innovation Ecosystems (ELIs) in Minas Gerais by connecting small business owners with technology parks, incubators, pre-incubators, accelerators, maker spaces, innovation hubs, and coworking spaces across multiple state territories.
• HubMG GOV (with SEDE-MG) Open innovation program for the public sector in Minas Gerais, the largest such program in Latin America, with R$40 million allocated for public sector innovation projects. RMI supports dissemination and member participation in the program.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anprotec (Associação Nacional de Entidades Promotoras de Empreendimentos Inovadores)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2025RMI maintains a close partnership with Anprotec, the national association. The RMI president serves as president of Anprotec, facilitating coordination between state and national innovation policies. RMI participates in Anprotec events, international missions (Portugal 2024, 2025), and initiatives such as the Anprotec Conference.
• Embrapii (Associação Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Partnership agreement to inject approximately R$130 million into innovative initiatives in Minas Gerais through joint calls. Supports Embrapii units and Competence Centers in the state, including the 5G and 6G Hardware and Connectivity Infrastructure Competence Center.
• BH-TEC (Parque Tecnológico de Belo Horizonte)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2024RMI holds meetings and events at BH-TEC facilities. The RMI president also serves as president of BH-TEC, ensuring close coordination. BH-TEC is a key member and host of RMI activities.
• Sebrae MinascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024Partnership for the Habitats Program, which strengthens Local Innovation Ecosystems (ELIs) in Minas Gerais. The program connects small business owners with technology parks, incubators, pre-incubators, accelerators, maker spaces, innovation hubs, and coworking spaces. Territories include Montes Claros, Uberlândia, Uberaba, Divinópolis, Itajubá, Lavras, Viçosa, Alto Paraopeba, and Itabira.
• SEDE-MG (Secretaria de Estado de Desenvolvimento Econômico)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Collaboration on HubMG GOV, the largest open innovation program for the public sector in Latin America, with R$40 million allocated for innovation projects. RMI supports dissemination and member participation in the program.
• FAPEMIG (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024FAPEMIG is the main research funding foundation in Minas Gerais. RMI collaborates on various initiatives including HubMG GOV, research grants, and innovation events. FAPEMIG provides funding for innovation projects and events in the state.
• FAPEMIG (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource in RMI's partner network. FAPEMIG is a foundational partner for research funding in Minas Gerais.
• CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource. National research council that collaborates on research grants and productivity scholarships with FAPEMIG.
• FINEP (Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource. Federal funding agency for studies and projects supporting innovation.
• BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource. Development bank supporting innovation and technology projects.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource. International association connecting science parks and innovation areas globally. RMI members participate in IASP conferences and initiatives.
• UFMG (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource. Federal university and major innovation ecosystem participant in Minas Gerais.
• SEBRAE (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key link/resource. National support organization for small businesses that partners with RMI on innovation ecosystem strengthening programs.
• tecnoPARQ (Parque Tecnológico de Viçosa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMI holds annual meetings at tecnoPARQ facilities. The RMI president also serves as executive director of tecnoPARQ, ensuring close coordination. tecnoPARQ hosts new laboratories including Viçosa Smart and tecnoMAKER Lab.
• Inovai (Associação Itajubense de Empreendedorismo e Inovação)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation agency responsible for managing INCIT, PCTI, inovaitech, and Intecoop. RMI participates in and supports events like HardTech Innovation organized by Inovai. Part of the Itajubá HardTech ecosystem.
• AICEP (Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese investment and trade agency visited during Anprotec Portugal Mission 2024. Confirmed new mission edition for 2025.
• CCDRC (Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro, Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development commission in Central Portugal. Participated in Anprotec Portugal Mission 2024, facilitating connections with Portuguese innovation ecosystem.
• IFSULDEMINAS (Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sul de Minas Gerais)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal educational institution that inaugurated the Cidade da Inovação do Sul de Minas in August 2024. Represents a new innovation ecosystem in the southern region of the state.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundação Biominas: Brazilian non-profit foundation supporting life sciences entrepreneurship, with board representation on RMI. Comparable as a Minas Gerais-based innovation-promoting non-profit organization.
• ANPEI (Associação Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento das Empresas): Brazilian national association of corporate R&D. Comparable as a membership association supporting innovation and R&D in Brazil; listed as a partner link on RMI's website.
• Anprotec: National-level counterpart association representing entities that promote innovative ventures in Brazil. Directly comparable as a membership-based innovation promoter association, with RMI's president serving concurrently as Anprotec's president.
• ABIPTI (Associação Brasileira das Instituições de Pesquisa Tecnológica e Inovação): Brazilian association of research and technology institutions. Directly comparable as a member-based umbrella body for research and innovation institutions in Brazil; listed as a partner link on RMI's website.

Broad incumbents

• SEBRAE (Serviço Brasileiro de Apoio às Micro e Pequenas Empresas): Brazilian small-business support organization that co-runs innovation ecosystem programs with RMI (e.g., Habitats Program). Comparable as a partner ecosystem coordinator, though much larger and broader in mandate.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation): Global association of science parks and innovation areas. Comparable as the international-level counterpart to RMI's regional science park/innovation area network, with RMI's former president heading IASP Latin America.

Others

• BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social): Brazilian development bank that funds innovation and technology projects. Listed as a core partner of RMI for innovation financing flows through its member network.
• ApexBrasil (Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos): Brazilian trade and investment promotion agency. Listed as a partner link on RMI's website and relevant as an ecosystem enabler for innovation commercialization internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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