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I am a Chemistry professor at UFMG researching biopolymers from renewable sources, especially polyurethanes.

I am a professor at UFMG, Brazil, researching metallic alloys resistant to hydrogen embrittlement and hydrogen-induced damage, particularly cast irons for sustainable mobility, in collaboration with Jönköping University, Sweden.

I turn complexity into opportunity, connecting strategy, technology, knowledge, and business to create real value. I explore innovation, sustainability, and new business models. Innovation with soul. Strategy with purpose. Impact with awareness.

I am a full professor/researcher in the field of Exercise Physiology at UFMG. I am very interested on the impacto of environmental chances on human Physiology and health.

Metallurgical Engineer (UFMG) with 20+ years in Brazilian mining and steel: operations, contracts, iron ore sales, technical assistance. Sales MBA (FGV). I connect Brazilian companies with Swedish partners in sustainable mining and green metallurgy.

I connect stakeholders in partnerships for sustainable urban development and regional transformation. Taking a systems perspective, I am passionate about matching the real needs of cities with business expertise to accelerate change.

Experience in innovation and sustainability, working at the intersection of business development, innovation ecosystems, and experimentation environments. Focused on advancing innovative business models, particularly nature-based solutions.

I connect companies, researchers and innovation ecosystems through tecnoPARQ/UFV, fostering strategic partnerships, R&D collaboration and new business opportunities in Brazil and internationally.

▪ Senior professional, with a solid career developed in Operations, Commercial, Product & Market Development and Innovation areas at top leader multinational companies in the Mining & Steel sectors and Fine Chemistry / Nanotechnology industry.

Technological Chemistry student at UFMG, focused on R&D of cementitious and geopolymer materials, mineral tailings valorization, and construction waste reuse to develop sustainable industrial solutions.

I am a Director at NanoFood, where we work with nanotechnological biomaterials for the agribusiness sector—specifically, a food coating designed for the post-harvest protection of fruits.

Professor of the UFMG Chemical Engineering Department, especialist in Materials Science, and coordinator of the Ceramics and Cimentitious Laboratory of the CTNano/UFMG

Business intermediation for industrial raw materials and technologies between Europe Union and Latin America

I am Fagner Corrêa, a Project Analyst at EMBRAPII Fibras Florestais (UFV). I connect companies, startups, and researchers to develop R&D&I projects focused on innovation, bioeconomy, sustainability, and strategic partnerships.

Full Professor at UFMG, NanoComp Lab leader, and co-founder of 4SAIT. Focused on AI-driven nanotechnology, advanced materials characterization, and industrial innovation, with an interest in sustainable mining and green metallurgy.