Internationalization and Neoindustrialization: The UFRJ Brazil-BRICS Innovation Center as a Global Bridge to the Future 

Science Park, allied with the expertise of Brazil’s largest and top-ranked federal university – the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) – to foster international cooperation through startup soft-landing, cross-border innovation, and technology transfer. With Brazil’s 2025 BRICS presidency, the initiative capitalises on a unique opportunity to expand partnerships and strengthen the Global South’s role in global innovation. Strategic areas include clean energy, biotechnology and health, Industry 5.0, agro-industry, and social innovation, supported by Fiocruz, government agencies, and international networks. Despite regulatory and cultural barriers, Brazil’s scientific ecosystem offers unique opportunities. The Center embodies a pioneering model of cooperation, aligning with Brazil’s neo-industrialisation agenda and consolidating leadership in sustainable innovation.