Fermenta IFSC pré-incubadora de negócios

Fermenta IFSC is a pre‑incubator program run by the Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina to support early‑stage business ideas in tourism, hotelaria, gastronomy, events and related sectors. The programme will select up to five proposals for a free pathway of trainings, mentorship and business model structuring. The pre‑incubation lasts up to seven months, with a planned start in October 2026 and conclusion in April 2027. Activities are delivered in a hybrid format with both remote and in‑person components.

Free trainings (capacitações), mentorship (mentorias), and support to structure a market‑ready business model; up to seven months of pre‑incubation support; selection of up to five proposals.

Open to the external community; proposals should be early‑stage ideas (no company, finished product or complete business plan required). Each proposal may have up to four members including a lead person; teams must be available for hybrid activities throughout the programme.

Submit an application/registration before the deadline (link provided by organiser); proposals evaluated against demand, solution, experience and motivation, management/resources/partnerships, and lead's vínculo with IFSC.