In the past month, Karla Bledsoe, Executive Director of OneWorld International Partners (OWIP), met with Diego Morales, Secretary of State of Indiana, USA, to discuss important cooperation initiatives between Brazil and Indiana. The meeting focused on strengthening strategic partnerships in education, technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and real estate, aiming to promote entrepreneurship and the internationalization of businesses between the two countries.
Cooperation Between Brazil and Indiana: Opportunities and Challenges
During the meeting, Karla Bledsoe and Diego Morales explored the possibilities of expanding knowledge and experience exchanges between universities in Indiana and Brazil, with a special focus on São Paulo. One key topic was the creation of internship programs and collaborative research projects in technology and agribusiness. This cooperation aims to provide Brazilian students and professionals with practical experience in American companies while allowing U.S. talents to explore the growing Brazilian market.
Additionally, the discussion extended to the finance and investment sector, where Karla emphasized the need to open doors for Brazilian investors in Indiana. The goal is to create a more robust financial framework to support both Brazilian investors seeking opportunities in the U.S. and American companies interested in expanding their operations in Brazil.
Partnerships in Real Estate and Agriculture
Another crucial point discussed was cooperation in the real estate and agriculture sectors. Karla Bledsoe highlighted the significant potential for companies from both sides to establish commercial ties and expand their operations. OWIP has been actively connecting Brazilian entrepreneurs with opportunities in Indiana, helping to build a solid bridge between the two markets.
The expectation is that, with the support of the state government and local institutions, projects can advance that involve everything from the purchase of commercial and residential properties to the implementation of innovative agricultural technologies that can benefit both Brazilian and American producers.
The Next Step: Future Events and Partnerships
The meeting also addressed preparations for the third edition of the International Business Summit, set to take place during the Indianapolis 500 in May 2025. This event promises to bring together investors and companies interested in exploring opportunities between Brazil and Indiana.
“We are working to attract more investors to Indiana, and this event will be a great opportunity to solidify these relationships. We discussed how the government can support us in this process, and I am very optimistic about the next steps,” commented Karla.
Despite being brief, the meeting was extremely productive and opened pathways for new collaborations that will benefit businesses and entrepreneurs in both countries.
