AMAZ Aceleradora de Impacto is the largest accelerator for impact businesses in northern Brazil, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in the Amazon region. Based in Manaus and coordinated by Idesam, this non-profit organization focuses on sustainability, social entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, and community development within the Amazon rainforest.
AMAZ offers customized acceleration programs tailored to the needs of its portfolio businesses. These programs include pre-acceleration training, pitch preparation, and investor connections, with initial investments of R$200,000 and potential reinvestments up to R$400,000. The organization emphasizes venture building, providing mentoring, technical training, and strategic networking to help scale innovative solutions in areas like reforestation, agroforestry, and sustainable tourism. With long-term goals of supporting 80 businesses and benefiting 10,000 families, AMAZ is committed to generating positive impacts for both the forest and its communities.