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Building a regional innovation ecosystem across One-Guiana
Sustainable innovation • Green entrepreneurship
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A common Vision for a sustainable economy
In a context of environmental, social and economic transitions, the territories of One-Guiana* share both common challenges and unique opportunities. Our goal: create a cross-border network of start-up support organizations, incubators, accelerators, that aims to foster the emergence of innovative ventures, to share expertise, to strengthen local value chains, and to accelerate the sustainable diversification of regional economies. A powerful driver of regional integration, economic transformation, and sustainable innovation. *French Guiana, Surinam, Guyana, northern Brazil
What brings us together?
Our conviction Innovation must be at the heart of our transformations to build a new, inclusive and sustainable economy, based on responsible production and consumption patterns. We believe in developing innovative and sustainable industries that rely on the shared resources and ecosystems of the Amazon.
Key Figures
15 million
Inhabitants people
>80%
Forest cover
3.4Mkm²
Total territory covered
>80
Innovation support structures
50%
Youth of the population (<25 years)
One vision
Create a solidarity-based, productive and innovative ecosystem where every actor - incubators, support structures, institutions, economic partners, universities - contributes to the emergence and development of innovation start-up projects while strengthening existing sustainable value chains.
8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth
9 - Industry & Innovation
12 - Responsible consumption and production
15 - Life on land (biodiversity)
17 - Partnerships for the goals
What brings us together?
A powerful driver of regional integration, economic transformation, and sustainable innovation
Strengthen & Compliance
Improve support by sharing best practises and fostering the emergence of startups in sustainable innovation.
Structure & valorize
Help partners integrate regional value chains.
Networking
Facilitate links between incubators/accelerators, territories, and value chains.
Attract
Represent the regional startup ecosystem in national and international events.
Key Milestones
April 15, 2025
Kickoff RIPA
Creation of a network of incubators and accelerators for innovations and technologies across the Guiana shield
Juin 2025
VIVA TECHNOLOGY
International showcase of Guianese biotech innovations at Europe's leading tech conference
Oct 16, 2025
Workshop
RIPA
International showcase of Guianese biotech innovations at Europe's leading tech conference
Nov, 2025
COP 30 BRASIL
Oct, 2026
Forum Bio-Économie
OneGuiana technology and innovaton fair dedicated to socio-bio-economy
June 2027
VIVA TECHNOLOGY
International showcase of Guianese biotech innovations at Europe's leading tech conference
Portfolio
Discover the organizations building the innovation ecosystem across the Guiana Shield and northern Brazil
Guyana
Suriname
French Guiana
Brazil
Guyana
University of Guyana
The aims of the University are to provide a place of education, learning, and research of a standard required and expected of a university of the highest standard, and to secure the advancement of knowledge and the diffusion and extension of arts, sciences, and learning throughout Guyana.
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Ronald SANDERS
LinkedIn
dennis.pile@uog.edu.gy
French Guiana
Université de Guyane (UG)
Promoting higher education, research, and regional cooperation in French Guiana while strengthening the territory’s role as a strategic academic and scientific hub in the Amazon.
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
LinkedIn
French Guiana
Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane (CTG)
Promoting territorial development, public service delivery, and strategic investment in French Guiana while shaping long-term policies adapted to the territory’s social, economic, and environmental realities.
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Gabriel SERVILLE
LinkedIn
French Guiana
Association des Moyennes et Petites Industries de Guyane (MPI Guyane)
Promoting the interests of small and medium-sized industries in French Guiana and supporting their development, competitiveness, and visibility within the regional economy.
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Laurent MIRABEL
LinkedIn
French Guiana
Mouvement des Entreprises de Guyane (MEDEF Guyane)
Promoting the interests of businesses in French Guiana and strengthening dialogue between the private sector and public institutions.
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Dave DRELIN
LinkedIn
Suriname
Department of Technological Innovation of the Ministry of Economic Affairs
Promoting technology and innovation development across Suriname
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Rafiq ILAHI
LinkedIn
Brazil
Amapá Research Support Foundation (FAPEAP)
Promoting scientific research, technological development, and innovation across Amapá
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Gutemberg SILVA
LinkedIn
Brazil
Science and technology park Guamá (PCT-Guamá)
Promoting applied research, innovative entrepreneurship, and sustainability across Pará
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
João WEYL
LinkedIn
nei.oliveira@fundacaoguama.org.br
Brazil
Amazon Biotechnology Center (CBA)
Promoting technological innovation for a better economic and social use of Amazonian biodiversity
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Marcio Miranda
LinkedIn
French Guiana
Guyane Développement Innovation (GDI)
Accelerating projects aimed at transforming the economy of French Guiana.
HEAD OF ORGANIZATION
Éric LAFONTAINE
LinkedIn
eric.lafontaine@ardi-gdi.fr
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