We are looking for innovations!!
Submit your startup to the Orbita program and transform education in schools all over the country.
ABOUT THE
ORBITA PROGRAM
Education is the foundation for the innovations that transform our world. It is through the union of these two forces that we can expand teaching and learning possibilities both inside and outside the classroom. This is where Órbita, comes in—connecting these two realms by bringing your startup together with FTD Educação.
Through innovative solutions and partnerships that strengthen the businesses involved, we aim to reach more schools and students across Brazil, offering transformative education.
THE NUMBERS FROM THE
Previous Edition
startups registered in the Orbita program.
thousand students and teachers impacted.
BRL in startups investment
If you, like us, are driven by the desire to collaborate and contribute to improvements in education through open innovation, we are already connected by the future we aim to build.
THE PROGRAM
Explore the Challenges
Technologies for Personalized Learning
School Management
Technologies for Language Learning Technologies
ADVANTAGES
What We Offer Your Startup
Connection
POCs
Partnerships
Investment
INNOVATE WITH US
About FTD Educação
Solutions that transform, build futures, and make a difference.
We understand that there is no future without education. That’s why for over 120 years, we have been going above and beyond, driving change, and inspiring the creation of a better future.
Bring your solution to FTD, and together let’s transform Brazilian education.
THE PROGRAM
Check the Phases
Application Period
Submit your startup's application to the Orbita program.
August 13 to September 15
Selection Phase
Evaluation of the materials submitted in the previous stage.
August 14 to September 15
Pitch Presentations
Presentation of selected startups' solutions.
October 1 to October 2
Immersion Phase
Proof of concept, investment analysis, and business model review.
October 14 to December 4
Business Round
Business proposals between FTD and the startups.
December 10 to December 11
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STARTUPS THAT HAVE
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Submit your startup to Orbita and transform education in schools across the country.
FTD Educação is seeking innovative solutions to expand teaching and learning possibilities both inside and outside the classroom.
If you want to be part of this change, join us now!
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FAQ
Any Questions?
- What are the challenges proposed by the Órbita Program?
There are 3 challenges: Technologies for Personalized Learning; Technologies for Language Learning; and School Management.
These categories are important for mapping and classifying startups. However, if you have an initiative that goes beyond these challenges, be sure to submit your startup.
What if the startup addresses more than one challenge?
Apply for one challenge and indicate in the form (Survey) which other challenges your solutions fit, you may also include this information in the requested video.
Also, apply if you have a solution beyond the proposed challenges. If you’re eager to make an impact in education, let’s have a talk!
Can startups be from anywhere in Brazil? Is it an online program?
Yes, startups can be from anywhere in Brazil, and even from outside the country. The Orbita Program aims to connect startups on a national and international level.
What is the expected duration of the program?
The program is scheduled to run from August to December 2024.
Startups selected for investment will proceed, starting in January 2025, to the necessary due diligence stages for approval and contract development.
Startups selected for commercial partnerships will move forward with drafting the Partnership Agreement with FTD Educação.
The go-to-market strategies for the selected solutions will be presented at FTD Educação’s Sales Convention in April 2025.
If a Proof of Concept (POC) is feasible, will it take place during the Immersion phase or only after the final stage of the program?
The POC will be conducted during the Immersion phase. However, depending on the proposed solution and if the opportunity is particularly promising, the phase may be advanced to expedite the process.
Who can participate in the program, and what are the requirements?
We are looking for startups in the seed and Series A stages that already have operations and clients.
Some minimum requirements for registration and participation are outlined in the Regulations available on the Orbita Program website.
What business model does FTD envision at the end of the program?
There are possibilities for commercial partnerships, investment, or acquisition of the startup.
Where can I find more information about the selection process?
For more information, download the Orbita Program regulations here (the edital includes details on the schedule, challenges, rules, and program guidelines).
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