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Florianopolis is an example of how to promote the creation
of collaborative environments that can form a solid innovation ecosystem

The Florianopolis-SC region currently boasts more than 16,000 entrepreneurs, and the number of technology companies rose 3.42% between 2015 and 2017. Taking the last 30 years into account, the growth was 10,000%.

According to a report from Bradesco BBI released on February 15, 2019, Florianópolis holds 3% of Brazil’s population, but features 20% of the country’s startups. According to Acate, the technology sector already accounts for 5.6% of the state GDP, with revenues of R$ 15.5 billion.

Governor Luiz Henrique da Silveira Events Center

Opened in 2015, it includes a 17,900 square meter structure.The ground floor is designated for exhibitions, with five thousand square meters of space and including a food court and commercial kitchen.There are rooms for administration and storage on the mezzanine level.The top floor boasts the main auditorium with a capacity for 3,500 people, dressing rooms, an ancillary auditorium for 250 people, and food stands.