28/05/2026
Are you a scientist, entrepreneur, or innovator?
Idesam, through Zôma — an initiative focused on generating impact businesses — has just launched the Amazon Bioinnovation Challenge, an international call to transform scientific knowledge into products with global impact.
The Amazon Bioinnovation Challenge is now open for applications for those who want to turn biodiversity into real market solutions.
This isn't just an idea; it’s real support:
🌀Grants of up to R$ 7,500.00/month and up to US$ 1,300.00/month.
🌀R$ 100k validation fund per team.
🌀Scientific Residency in the Amazon with all expenses covered.
🌀Final prize of up to R$ 450k, and the winner joins the ZÔMA business portfolio.
We are looking for solutions to real-world challenges in vegetable oils, native rubber, Brazil nuts, babassu, and waste management. This is your chance to apply cutting-edge science where the world needs it most.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/4mUNUY9
