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IFIA Magazine March 2025

IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office Hosts

Fundraising Course for Innovative Projects

The IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office recently As the Founder and President of ABIPIR, Director
conducted a comprehensive course on of the IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office, and a member
fundraising for inno-vative projects, targeting of the IFIA Executive Committee, I had the honor
entrepreneurs from traditional companies, of representing the IFIA-ABIPIR LATAM Office at
startups, academic researchers, and public the Recycling Week event hosted by Sistema
servants. This initiative emphasized the Findes – Federation of Industries of Espírito
fundamental truth: while resources are Santo in Vitória, ES. Organized by Sinrecicla,
abundant, the challenge lies in crafting well- this event featured technical lectures by
designed projects to access them effectively. renowned experts, a commercial exhibition
This course aligns seamlessly with the vision showcasing innovative solutions, networking
of IFIA President, Mr. Alireza Rastegar, who opportunities, and knowledge-sharing
consistently underscores the significance sessions. The focus was on accelerating
of fundraising in enabling inventors, business models that promote recycling and
entrepreneurs, and academic re-searchers to sus-tainable development in Espírito Santo.
transform their ideas, inventions, and dreams In my capacity as a representative of the
into successful market-ready products. International Federation of Inventors’

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