Categorias

Innovation, technology, development and science on precision agriculture were the subjects discussed by researchers and representatives of institutions and companies from the Netherlands in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (Southern Brazil) from September 12th to 15th. The group visited the municipalities of Não-Me-Toque, Carazinho and Santa Maria, where they met academics, businesses, farmers, […]

Innovation Network Brazil | Visit to Minas Gerais NBSO Belo Horizonte has a long standing cooperation with the Innovation Network Brazil (IAN) located at the Consulate General in São Paulo. Every six weeks we have a video conference where we discuss recent developments in Minas Gerais, hear from developments in São Paulo and define potential […]

From 4-8 August, the Netherlands welcomed around 20 Brazilian onion growers and merchants from the region of Ituporanga, Santa Catarina, supported by Richard Posma of NBSO Porto Alegre. The program consisted of company visits, network receptions and an expert round table led by Bert Rikken, Agriculture Counselor for Brasil of the Embassy of the Netherlands […]

In the first week of September 2019 NBSO Belo Horizonte welcomed a group of twelve Dutch companies with expertise in geotechnical services, mining, tailing dam management, dam monitoring, alternative tailing disposal and water management. The so called fact-finding mission is part of a Pre Public Private Cooperation track where the Dutch companies evaluate the possibility […]

Brazilian mining has suffered two tailing dam breaches in the last three years. In a effort to create a more sustainable and responsible future, the Brazilian Mining Institute (IBRAM), in partnership with the Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of Minas Gerais (CREA-MG), launched a public call for suppliers of technologies, services and products related […]

The “100 Resilient Cities Project” (https://www.100resilientcities.org/) was created by the Rockefeller Foundation in its centennial (2013), earmarking $ 100 million to help 100 cities transform and be more resilient (100RC). 100RC is dedicated to helping cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of […]

Inauguration Mining HUB Belo Horizonte In January 2019 the Belo Horizonte based Mining HUB, was officially opened. Representatives from mining companies, partners, suppliers and startups attended the inauguration event totaling 250 participants. The Mining Hub initiative, led by the major mining companies and Neo Ventures in collaboration with IBRAM (Brazilian Mining Institute), is installed in […]

The sate of Minas gerais invites EU Regions to express their interest to collaborate in a pairing action with Minas Gerais, located in the Southeast of Brazil. The region has around 21,100.000 inhabitants and a GDP per capita of US$ 38,600,000.00 (conversion date: 2018). The Governor of the State of Minas Gerais formally represents the […]

Biotechtown Business Development Program BiotechTown is the first privately run center in Brazil dedicated exclusively to the development of companies, products and businesses in the areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The objective is to boost startups and established companies, providing an integrated environment and the resources necessary for their insertion and expansion in the market. […]

Sector Sketch Mining Brazil – Opportunities for Ducth companies This sector sketch has been performed by the NBSO Brazil office in Belo Horizonte. It brings an overview of Mining activity in Brazil, its relevance to the Brazilian economy and a closer look at Minas Gerais, the most important mining state. Furthermore, it brings an overview […]