About us

Innovation ecosystem

With the vision of transforming the Port of Açu into an innovation platform, promoting efficiency and resilience in port, maritime and industrial operations, increasing competitiveness and contributing to local economic development, we developed the innovation ecosystem Cais Açu Lab – Collective of Actions in Innovation and Sustainability. 

The ecosystem establishes the guidelines for research, development and innovation in our operations, in the complex and in the region, connecting local initiatives to our strategy and leveraging projects through partnerships. 

Find out about the Collective’s pillars of action and ongoing projects below.

Connecting strategic partnerships

Cais Açu Lab is an ecosystem dedicated to fostering innovation and sustainability in the Port of Açu and its surrounding region. Our mission is to boost local economic development by promoting the efficiency and resilience of port, maritime and industrial operations.

Connecting local initiatives

Cais Açu Lab’s strength lies in our strategic partnerships. We work hand in hand with companies, research institutions, government bodies and local communities to promote innovative and sustainable projects.

Here, we see challenges as opportunities for growth. We are constantly seeking innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the Port of Açu and its region, always aiming for sustainable development and prosperity for everyone involved.

Join us

If you share our vision of a sustainable and innovative future for the Port of Açu and its community, join us at Cais Açu Lab. Together, we can make a difference and create a lasting positive impact.

Cais Açu Lab Research, Development
& Innovation Network

Pillars and Projects

Digital transformation |

Developing the Port of Açu as a Smart Port;

Process improvements |

Increasing efficiency and positive ESG impacts

New business |

Use the port’s ecosystem to develop new opportunities

Energy Transition

Promoting sustainable business, low-carbon industrialization and the generation of shared value

The Quay on the move

Open Innovation

0 Proof of Concept

(POCs) with Startups

P&D

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and development with universities, startups and funding bodies

Scientific technical publications

0 technical scientific publications in national and international congresses

master’s and doctoral exam boards

Partnerships

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established partnerships

Quay awards and stamps

*7th in Transportation and Logistics and Top 19 Middle Markets in the 100 Open Startups in 2023

*8th in Middle Markets 2024

*3rd in Transportation and Logistics and 87th in the Top 100 Open Corps 2024

*3rd Place Inovativos 2024

*1st Place in Innovative Initiatives, ANTAQ Award 2024