MANIFESTO·RIO DE JANEIRO is a centralized platform that aggregates AI‑related opportunities across Rio de Janeiro, including events, job listings, grants, and sponsorships. By curating data from universities, government programs, and local companies, it helps AI professionals and startups quickly discover relevant resources and connections within the city’s ecosystem. Users can filter content by their role—such as researcher, entrepreneur, or investor—to find tailored opportunities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
AI professionals and companies in Rio de Janeiro struggle to locate relevant events, job openings, funding programs, and partnership opportunities because information is scattered across multiple sources and often lacks a centralized, searchable interface.
Solution
Manifesto aggregates the city's AI ecosystem into a single searchable platform, presenting curated listings of technical events, grant programs, job vacancies, and industry collaborations. Users can filter opportunities by category, deadline, and eligibility, receiving up-to-date details on government-sponsored initiatives such as BNDES event sponsorships and Finep energy‑transition grants. By consolidating these resources, Manifesto reduces the time and effort required to discover and apply for relevant opportunities, helping local talent and firms connect with funding, partners, and career prospects more efficiently.
Target Audience
Primary users are AI researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs based in Rio de Janeiro, as well as local companies and startups seeking talent, funding, or event participation within the regional AI community.
Features
- Unified searchable database of AI‑related events, jobs, grants, and partnership listings specific to Rio de Janeiro
- Real‑time deadline tracking and notification for funding programs and sponsorship opportunities
- Categorized filters (e.g., by funding amount, event type, industry sector) to tailor results to user needs
- Curated content sourced from government agencies, universities, and major corporations operating in the region
- Simple submission workflow for organizations to publish new opportunities directly on the platform