InvestSP, an investment promotion agency linked to the Secretariat of Economic Development of the State of São Paulo, is now accepting applications for its first class. 2026 from Exporta SP to February 13th. The export training program is entirely online and free, and is aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and rural producers from all regions of São Paulo who wish to prepare themselves to access and operate in the international market with planning and competitiveness.
With two cohorts per year, Exporta SP allows entrepreneurs to participate without having to travel, combining training with their business routine. Over three months, participants have access to a structured learning journey and practical guidance for internationalization.
During the program, two weekly meetings are held with experts who address the main challenges faced by those wishing to export. Topics covered include business intelligence, pricing, product and service adaptation, business plan development, marketing and sales, as well as other strategic content for entering the international trade market.
In addition to classes and workshops, each participating company receives up to four individual mentoring sessions, in which they can discuss specific business needs, receive personalized guidance, and develop concrete export strategies. Entrepreneurs also have access to an online platform with exclusive content, which includes technical materials, market studies, and practical tools, as well as networking activities that expand relationships between companies and potential partners.
“The results of Exporta SP prove the program's effectiveness. Since 2019, we have trained 1,574 companies from more than 200 municipalities and 16 administrative regions of the State of São Paulo, and a fact that makes us proud is that 251 of the participating companies started or expanded their exports during the training. These numbers demonstrate Exporta SP's ability to transform intention into concrete results, expanding markets, generating business, and strengthening the presence of São Paulo companies in international trade,” says Julia Saluh, Director of International Relations and Foreign Trade at InvestSP.
In 2025, 297 companies were formed, from 132 municipalities, totaling 168 hours of classes, workshops, and mentoring.
Service – Export SP
Open for subscriptions
Term: until February 13th
Format: online and free
Target audience: micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, startups and rural producers in the State of São Paulo.
Information and selection process: investsp.org.br/exportasp
