Brazil AI, Enterprise Tech and Digital Transformation Canadian Technology Accelerator Special Edition

The first Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) Special Edition program in Brazil will help Canadian technology companies explore business opportunities and build connections in the Brazilian market.

This CTA will leverage GITEX LATAM 2027 to help Canadian companies connect with local technology ecosystem, build strategic relationships and assess opportunities in Brazil.

Brazil is Latin America’s largest digital economy, with a population of more than 210 million people and demand for technologies in:  

• artificial intelligence
• cloud computing
• cybersecurity,
• supply chain management
• enterprise software
• digital transformation solutions

Brazil's technology sector continues to grow as large enterprises modernize their operations and investment increases in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure. The Brazilian information technology (IT) market reached US$67.8 billion in 2025, and Brazil accounts for approximately 38% of technology investment in Latin America.

Brazil also has a large corporate market with demand for solutions that improve productivity, automation, security and operational efficiency. Its technology and innovation ecosystem can provide  Canadian companies with opportunities to build commercial partnerships and explore growth in Brazil and other Latin America markets.

The CTA Special Edition will provide Canadian companies with access to new international ecosystems beyond the program’s established global innovation hubs, supporting early engagement in high-potential markets. These one-time programs are designed to accelerate global growth by connecting companies with local industry leaders, partners, and investors.

If selected, your company will have access to: 

• market briefings on doing business in Brazil, including regulatory, procurement, and market-entry considerations
• GITEX LATAM 2027, taking place March 16 to 17, 2027 
• mentorship and coaching on positioning and pitching to Brazilian decision makers
• targeted business-to-business (B2B) meetings with potential customers, partners, distributors, and investors
• networking and pitch opportunities with stakeholders from Brazil's technology and startup ecosystems and venture capital investors
• visits to leading innovation hubs, innovation centres, and technology companies in São Paulo
• opportunities to validate market interest and build a commercialization strategy for Brazil and Latin America

We are seeking high-potential Canadian innovative companies with differentiated technologies and solutions in:

• enterprise solutions and software as a service (SaaS)
• agentic AI and intelligent automation
• cloud infrastructure and cloud services
• cybersecurity, compliance and digital trust
• digital transformation platforms
• industry back-office solutions
• supply chain management and logistics technologies
• data analytics and business intelligence
• industry 4.0 and operational efficiency solutions

Your company must have:

• a differentiated and validated technology, product or service 
• existing market traction, with at least a minimum viable product (MVP) and evidence of maturity, such as revenue or investment
• proven product-market fit with a defined target audience 
• the ability to clearly explain a problem your startup is solving 
• a strong and committed management team with at least one senior manager who can commit to participating in the entire program, including the in-market portion 
• sufficient resources to target, visit and achieve growth in the Brazilian market

The Brazil digital tech CTA is a 10-week program (from January 12 to March 19, 2027) which will be delivered in a hybrid format. 

Each selected company will meet individually with the program team to discuss its technology, goals and expectations and identify priorities for participating in the program.

The program includes four main components: