As part of its strategy to internationalize and promote Rio Grande do Sul, Invest RS is present at South Summit Madrid 2025, one of the largest global events for innovation and entrepreneurship, which brings together investors, startups, government representatives and large companies from all over the world. The event takes place from today (4/6) until Friday (6/6), in the Spanish capital.
The agency’s participation is part of the international agenda of the government of Rio Grande do Sul to position the state as a competitive hub for sustainable, technological and globally connected businesses.
During the event, Invest RS will be present in the institutional space of the state government, supporting an action also led by the Secretariat of Innovation, Science and Technology (Sict), promoting the state’s business environment and offering direct service to international investors, venture capital funds, accelerators and representatives of innovation ecosystems. To this end, the Agency’s team will include the vice president, Eduardo Lorea, Rodrigo Ribeiro, director of Corporate Management, and Adriano Barboza, responsible for the events area.
As part of its strategy to promote the image of Rio Grande do Sul and to value regional production chains, Invest RS will hold a promotional campaign in the event’s VIP areas and Speakers Lounge, offering guests selected labels of Brazilian wines from Miolo and Casa Valduga wineries, two of the most renowned producers in Vale dos Vinhedos. The initiative aims to highlight the excellence of the Rio Grande do Sul wine sector and use it as an image-enhancing tool to bring potential investors closer to the state’s culture, identity and business opportunities.
“The choice of wines reflects not only the quality of Rio Grande do Sul products, but also our commitment to sophistication, sustainability and innovation in the ways we present Rio Grande do Sul to the world. As we have said, our development strategy combines the exploration of new markets and innovative sectors, but reinforces our differences established by the traditional economy,” highlights Rafael Prikdnicki, president of Invest RS.
The Invest RS team will also be available to present the main investment opportunities in the state, with an emphasis on the technology, clean energy, high-value-added agribusiness, bioeconomy and semiconductors sectors. Information will also be provided on tax incentives, the state’s multimodal logistics infrastructure and state investor support programs.
In addition, the agency will reinforce actions aimed at promoting exports of products and services from Rio Grande do Sul, seeking to connect local companies to strategic markets in Europe and other global regions based on contacts established at the event.
About South Summit Madrid
Held annually in the Spanish capital, South Summit Madrid is one of the largest open innovation meetings in the world, bringing together thousands of participants from more than 120 countries. With a focus on sustainable solutions, digital transformation and investments in startups, the event connects governments, entrepreneurs and investors in an environment focused on building collaborative and inclusive futures.
