City-Business Accelerator (CiBiX) workshop in Teresina

The City-Business Accelerator (CiBiX) workshop will focus on addressing the critical issue of extreme heat in the city of Teresina, Brazil. With support from Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Teresina Municipal authorities, this event aims to foster innovative solutions to combat urban heat vulnerability.

On September 24th, city representatives from Teresina will be invited to participate in a preparatory workshop dedicated to understanding the specific challenges and opportunities related to extreme heat and climate resilience in the city. This session will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, highlighting key issues, local vulnerabilities, and potential pathways for adaptation.

Following this, on September 25th, the CiBiX workshop will connect the public sector with innovative organizations—including startups, companies, and research institutions—focused on developing practical solutions to urban heat. Participants will be encouraged to propose actionable projects that directly address the city’s primary climate vulnerability—extreme heat—through tangible partnerships and clear implementation pathways.

Proposals should be specifically targeted at mitigation or adaptation strategies for extreme heat, with an emphasis on scalable, impactful solutions. The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for companies and organizations to engage in direct dialogue with public officials, showcase the potential outcomes of their innovative solutions, and strengthen their institutional presence by aligning with a leading climate innovation initiative. Additionally, participants will have access to an expanded network of strategic contacts across the public, private, and civil society sectors.

For the City of Teresina, this event promises to deliver valuable insights from private sector actors within the city, fostering collaborations that can effectively address the city’s climate vulnerabilities while advancing urban resilience efforts.