AGTECH MOVEMENT IN BRAZIL: QUALI-QUANTI ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL AGTECH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS

Abstract

The article qualitatively explores the Brazilian tech innovation ecosystems from a bibliographic analysis of secondary data. It is justified by the growing importance of innovation ecosystems as engines of economic and technological development in agribusiness, in addition to the relevance of Agro 4.0. The research adopts an exploratory, descriptive, and quali-quanti approach, analyzing data from innovation organizations. The results highlight the rapid expansion of tech startups in Brazil, with significant growth in the number of companies and a predominant concentration in the Southeast and South regions. The analysis reveals regional disparities in the distribution of innovation ecosystems, with the Southeast and South leading in technological infrastructure, while the North and Northeast present greater development opportunities. The study concludes that, although there is a favorable innovation environment, greater regional equality, and public policies that encourage the balanced growth of tech innovation ecosystems across the country are needed. Future in-depth analyses of the structure, impact, and challenges of these ecosystems are recommended to maximize the potential for agricultural innovation in Brazil. The research was supported by CNPq, INÊS, and Agro Labs, which provided funding, technical support, and technological resources.