Braskem Labs announces startups selected for Scale and Ignition acceleration programs
From February to April, the entrepreneurs participated in a selection process in which they submitted proposals that use chemicals and/or plastics to generate positive socio-environmental impacts in areas such as recycling, housing, healthcare, water and sanitation.

Braskem selected 22 startup companies to participate in its acceleration programs, Braskem Labs Scale and Ignition. From February to April, the entrepreneurs participated in a selection process in which they submitted proposals that use chemicals and/or plastics to generate positive socio-environmental impacts in areas such as recycling, housing, healthcare, water and sanitation.
Meanwhile, Braskem Labs Ignition works to accelerate initiatives in the validation phase. The entrepreneurs chosen for this edition will participate in workshops and mentorships related to the business validation stage, from understanding the customer profile and conducting market tests to creating a business model and a sales pitch to present to investors, clients or partners.
This year, the companies were selected with the support of Quintessa , an accelerator that for ten years has structured management, driven growth and raised investments for startups seeking to solve social and environmental challenges. Selection criteria include the innovation level of the solutions presented and their market potential, the profile of the entrepreneur and their team and the social and environmental impact generated.
See below the startups selected in this edition of Braskem Labs:
Braskem Labs Scale Program
Startup |
Description |
Água Boa |
Água Boa developed low-cost equipment that can transform up to 5,000 liters of contaminated water into drinking water per day. |
The project decontaminates and recycles lubricant oil packaging ecologically: without using water or generating waste. |
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Fazu buys produce from partner producers and replants them in hydroponic structures, mainly within NGOs, close to the main consumption centers distributed across the city. In addition to harvesting daily to supply to restaurants, it also installs small hydroponic totems that serve as produce vending machines. |
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Fleximedical develops trucks, vans, buses and containers that can be used as doctor's offices or examination or surgery rooms, improving the accessibility and health of patients living in remote areas. |
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Gota Ambiental |
GOTA is a sewage treatment solution for rural and isolated areas. |
Offers solar power recharging points located strategically in cities. |
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Low-cost private solution for recycling in residential condominiums. |
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Additive that can promote the circular economy in flexible packaging converters and also make recycling more profitable. |
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Brings electricity to local communities using a simple, low-cost and ecologically sustainable technology composed of plastic bottles, solar panels and LED lights. |
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Meu Copo Eco is a reusable and returnable cup solution based on a reusable lending model with reverse logistics and hygienic cleaning. |
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Nucleário is an innovative product installed around saplings in forest restoration projects that increases the efficiency and reduces the cost of post-planting maintenance. Nucleário autonomously enables the accumulation of rainwater, a physical barrier against cutting ants and permanent weed control while reducing the need for pesticides. |
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Benefits program for earning credits from the delivery of recyclable materials at so+ma locations. The rewards offered seek to generate savings, improve professional qualification and/or facilitate access to goods and services. |
Braskem Labs Ignition Program
Startup |
Description |
Dorothy |
Dorothy is distributed throughout crop fields to gather and identify in real time fungus spores that are disseminated in the air before they contaminate plants. It automatically transmits the information to the farmer's app, who receives georeferenced recommendations of where to apply fungicide and the best product for the specific threat. |
Fluxus |
Underground modules to drain stormwater runoff that help to refill underground water and enable the retention of rainwater for later use. |
Hubittat |
Development of modules made from recycled plastic for road pavement. |
Innovak |
Innovak developed a product for manufacturing mattresses that replaces polyurethane resin with polyethylene, which increases sustainability throughout the chain (manufacture, assembly and disposal). |
Offers renewable energy conveniently and accessibly in places with difficult access to USB outlets, promoting the gathering and interaction of people. |
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Lumintech |
Nanoparticle-based optical markers on various materials, such as packaging plastics, printing inks, plastic films, fabrics and liquids. |
Low-cost device that uses sunlight to make water in water cisterns potable for 20 years, providing a family with a daily supply of treated water. |
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SmartCase |
Biodegradable, active and smart packaging. |
High-strength structural blocks made from plastic waste that are easy to assemble without the use of cement or water to manufacture or lay. |
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Yoo Inovação |
Stylish wheelchairs with a new configuration for improved autonomy of users. The solutions include a frontal sphere that can overcome floor obstacles, and a safer and lighter interface. |
About Quintessa
For 10 years, Quintessa has been promoting a new way of doing business and the success of companies that solve social and environmental problems in Brazil. As an accelerator of impact businesses, it exists to drive growth, structure management and raise investments for impact businesses. Quintessa works directly with entrepreneurs and their teams through tailored programs for each business with a focus on the depth of operations, on close relationships based on trust and partnership, and on a commitment to deliver relevant results with excellence. For ten years, it has identified and supported impact businesses in fields such as education, healthcare, environment, waste management and inclusion. Learn more at:
www.quintessa.org.br
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