Recife has been nominated to represent Brazil in the inaugural edition of the WIPO City of Innovation, an international award promoted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized agency of the United Nations focused on innovation, creativity, and intellectual property protection.

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Intellectual Property Division, made the nomination, selecting three Brazilian cities for the initial stage of the competition. WIPO will evaluate the applications and is expected to announce the finalists by the end of September.

The award ceremony is scheduled for October 12 in Geneva, Switzerland, during the 6th UN Mayors Forum.

Recognition of an innovation-driven strategy

Recife’s nomination reflects recognition of a structured strategy to leverage innovation as a driver of economic and social development.

The city’s model is based on collaboration between:

This integrated ecosystem seeks to transform knowledge into practical solutions, generating jobs, opportunities, and social impact.

Key initiatives and public policies

Recife’s application highlights several initiatives focused on strengthening innovation, applied research, and intellectual property, including:

  • Municipal policies on open innovation, digital transformation, and startup support

These initiatives reinforce Recife’s strategy to foster a dynamic innovation ecosystem and knowledge-based economy.

Intellectual property as a development driver

The WIPO City of Innovation award evaluates how cities leverage intellectual property to:

Recife’s participation highlights the growing role of intellectual property in building more innovative, competitive, and sustainable cities.