Brazil’s science, technology and innovation sector sees a R$13.7 billion budget and a new AI plan, lifting its Global Innovation Index rank to 52nd.
Technology & Policy
Key Facts
—Budget. Congress approved a R$13.7 billion (US$2.4 billion) MCTI budget for 2025, a notable increase over prior years.
—Global rank. Brazil climbed to 52nd in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, up from 66th in 2019, signalling steady improvement.
—AI strategy. The 2024 Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan rests on five pillars, from infrastructure to regulatory governance.
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