- R$30 million R&D call launched for biorefining projects focused on biotechnological routes to produce low‑carbon biofuels from residual feedstocks.
- The Technological Ecosystems initiative can allocate up to R$120 million overall and is managed through a 5‑year Petrobras–Finep partnership led by Cenpes.
- Proposal deadline is 29/05 with preliminary first‑stage results expected 17/07.
- Petrobras' 2026–2030 business plan budgets US$4 billion for R&D&I, including US$1.2 billion for energy transition and sustainable products.
Call Overview
Petrobras and Finep launched a R$30 million public call for R&D&I projects in biorefining to diversify raw-material supply and develop competitive, sustainable biofuels.
Technical Focus
The call targets biotechnological routes—using microorganisms and enzymes—to convert residual feedstocks into low‑carbon products for aviation, maritime and road transport.
Partnership and Management
Cenpes and Finep set a five‑year partnership for structuring and managing the Biorefining Technological Ecosystem; Finep will manage public calls, participant articulation, contracting and technical‑financial oversight.
Funding and Timeline
The Technological Ecosystems initiative can mobilize up to R$120 million overall; Petrobras' 2026–2030 business plan allocates US$4 billion to R&D&I, including US$1.2 billion for energy transition and sustainable products. Proposal submission closes 29/05 with preliminary first‑stage results expected 17/07.
