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We are the trusted partner for driving relevant results in sustainable and resilient economic development.

We turn ideas and visions into concrete action.

Since 2009, Quintessa has been designing and implementing initiatives focused on climate and economic development, in collaboration with corporations, investors, philanthropists, and public institutions.

A robust and qualified pipeline of innovations

6,000+ impact-driven solutions — the largest database of its kind in Brazil

500+ ventures accelerated over 15 years of experience

Consistent results through proven methodologies

R$270M+ in investment capital mobilized

91% of the ventures accelerated through Quintessa’s tailored methodology remain active

Experience in the allocation of commercial and philanthropic capital

Extensive experience and strong market relationships

75+ initiatives developed in collaboration with the private sector

170+ public and private organizations in our relationship network

Benchmark studies on market intelligence and ecosystem development

Why partner with Quintessa?

International Organizations

Public Institutions and Development Agencies

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Corporations and Investors

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Institutes, Foundations and Philanthropists

WHO WE WORK WITH

Entrepreneurial
and innovative solutions

We structure and accelerate ventures, advancing their solutions, technologies and business models to reach market readiness, long term growth, effectiveness, and investment attractiveness.

We believe entrepreneurial solutions, science-based and impact-driven innovations — from startups, deeptechs, impact businesses and social enterprises — are critical to solving social and environmental challenges faced by corporates, philanthropists, investors, and public institutions.

As Brazil’s pioneering accelerator, Quintessa combines a broad range of methodologies. We scout these innovative solutions, curate the most promising ones, provide high-quality technical assistance (acceleration methodologies and mentoring focused on consistent growth), prepare organizations for fundraising and support the effective implementation of the solutions. Besides capacity building, we build strong market connections and unlock access to capital.

We design customized initiatives to sector-specific needs, mitigating risks and ensuring effectiveness for those engaged in the innovation agenda, entrepreneurial ecosystem development and impact investing.

We combine strategic vision with effective execution: our methodology begins with diagnostics and the definition of the initiative’s thesis, includes the mobilization of co-funders, coordination and execution, and advances to the final step of measurement and systematization of results.

Cross-sector
and systemic solutions

We strengthen territories and unlock scalable socio-environmental outcomes by driving collective action through systemic strategies.

Complex challenges demand coordinated and cohesive action among multiple actors. We convene companies, investors, philanthropists, governments, academia, civil society, and solution providers around shared agendas. Acting as an orchestrator, Quintessa aligns objectives, reduces friction, and translates across different “languages” — combining philanthropic and commercial capital in co-funding strategies. We have developed our own methodology for systemic programs, already applied with significant results in the education sector.

Based on the importance of convening, we build collective actions and coalitions specialized by theme and sector - fostering pre-competitive arrangements, ecosystem building and the development of supply (solutions) and demand (market).

We combine strategic vision with effective execution: our methodology begins with diagnostics and the definition of the initiative’s thesis, includes the mobilization of co-funders, coordination and execution, and advances to the final step of measurement and systematization of results.

Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurship drives economic development and income generation. Impact ventures offer financial sustainability and scalable solutions to socio-environmental challenges. Quintessa fosters local ecosystems and leverages open innovation to connect startups and institutions.
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Brazil’s aging population and slow demographic growth demand a productivity leap. Math and STEM education are critical levers for long-term economic competitiveness. We design systemic initiatives that align pedagogy, public policy, and edtech innovation to drive learning outcomes at scale. Quintessa fosters innovative solutions and drives cross-sector initiatives to advance Brazil’s sustainable development agend.
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The public healthcare system struggles to meet demand — especially for vulnerable populations. We help tech-driven solutions that boost efficiency and expand access.
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EducaMAT
Co-created by Quintessa and Mathema, tackles math learning gaps in public education with teacher training, edtech integration, curriculum design, and diagnostics.

InovaSTEM
Hub to accelerate and pilot 5–8 STEM education ventures per year. A 1% increase in STEM skills can raise GDP by 0.25–0.5% in the long run (OECD).

AcesSaúde
Coalition supporting healthcare startups focused on underserved populations. First cycle supported 5 ventures through B2B and B2G validation

economic development

Land-use change is Brazil’s main driver of greenhouse gas emissions. Quintessa positions this as a strategic area of action, focusing on the development of innovative entrepreneurial solutions and technologies for restoration and bioeconomy. We believe that impactful results require the coordination of public policies, investors, foundations, entrepreneurs, and corporations, as well as tailored financial mechanisms. We work with ventures that regenerate soil, enhance territorial value, and shape the future of forests, biomes, and their peoples.
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Brazil faces critical water resource management issues, affecting industry, agriculture, and millions without clean water or sanitation. The hydro-dependent energy matrix further underscores the central role of water. Quintessa coordinates cross-sector efforts by mobilizing capital, implementing projects, and building coalitions to enhance water security.
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The climate crisis is reshaping entire economies — from food and water systems to energy and infrastructure.

We believe deeptech is key to meeting the scale of these challenges. We support climate-focused deeptechs in Brazil by helping them mature, pilot, and scale — and by connecting academia, industry, government, and investors.
Climate change disproportionately affects women — yet many women-led ventures remain underfunded and underrecognized.

At Quintessa, we walk the talk: with a female-majority team and leadership, we support women-led climate solutions through initiatives like Convexa Lab. We focus on technical assistance, market access, and capital to help these ventures grow and scale.
2025 | DeepClimate Strategic program to mature and scale Brazilian climate deeptechs for market adoption and climate adaptation/mitigation. Partners: MDIC, MCTI, SCTI-SP, Climate KIC. Co-led by Quintessa and CIETEC.

2025 | Fortes A strategic bridge between private sector players and the Amazonian bioeconomy, engaging corporations as buyers of socio-bioeconomic innovations. Partners: Quintessa, Conexsus, JBS Fund for the Amazon. Funded by iCS.

RestorationClimAccelerator Mapping and acceleration program for restoration value chain innovations in Brazil. Global partner: Climate KIC. Funders: Amazon Investor Coalition, Fundo Vale, Itaúsa Institute, iCS.