Brazil’s Science and Innovation Push Draws Global Investor Attention

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,…