Welcome to Minas Gerais
Founded in 1968, Invest Minas is the Minas Gerais State Government’s Investment Promotion Agency – the first of its kind in Brazil. We have more than 50 years’ experience promoting the attraction of investments and expansion of companies based in the state, contributing to job creation for the people of Minas Gerais.
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Find out more about the Decarbonization Route
The Decarbonization Route is an alliance between key actors in the Minas Gerais economy, geared towards accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy while leveraging green investments and jobs, and enhancing the competitiveness of products from Minas around the globe
Record-holder in investment attraction and job creation
*Data collated between 2019 and 2024
Recognition of Invest Minas
Strategic sectors
Tourism
In 2022, tourism in Minas Gerais grew twice as much as the national GDP.
Rail Transport
Changing the regulatory framework increased the investment forecast to around R$100 billion.
Automotive
One of the largest producing centers in Brazil.
Life Sciences
Novo Nordisk factory in Montes Claros is responsible for producing 15% of the insulin consumed in the world.
Electro-Electronics
Electronics development hub at the center of the Brazilian consumer market.
Mining
Largest niobium producer in the world.
Technology
Among the largest startup community in Brazil.
Energy
99% of the energy used in Minas Gerais is of renewable origin.
Aerospace
In 2023, BH Airport was recognized by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) as the most sustainable airport in Brazil, in the category above 5 million passengers.
Agribusiness
Largest coffee producer in Brazil – Gross revenue from coffee farming in Minas Gerais was estimated by EMBRAPA at R$34 billion and is equivalent to 54% of the total coffee crops in Brazil in 2022.
Success stories
Companies investing in Minas Gerais
The attractiveness of Minas Gerais as a location for new investments by WEG stood out after a lengthy analysis of several alternatives across Brazil. In addition to support from the Minas Gerais State Government, through Invest Minas and the Betim Municipal Authority, we will enjoy a thriving market, privileged location, access to strategic routes, and a robust industrial culture, underpinned by a sound educational base and first-rate technical and higher-education courses, ensuring the availability of a qualified workforce, says Manfred (director).
We shall be commencing our manufacturing operations in the third quarter of 2024, hopefully in July. We have a number of investments planned, and we are certain that they will be brought to fruition with the ongoing support we receive.
Eric Wang, Midea Global President
Thanks to the Agency, Yara has access to the different State Government segments responsible for the licensing and tax characterization of our project, with ongoing professional dialogue. This has enabled us to move forward on relevant matters in the sector agenda, and those concerning our operations
Leonardo Silva, vice-president of operations at Yara do Brasil – fertilizer manufacturer
Invest Minas has wholeheartedly supported all of our requirements. The agency has unswervingly expedited our dealings with the different regulators, such as the MG Board of Trade (JUCEMG) and the State Treasury Secretary, for example. They have also facilitated a channel of communication with the Minas Gerais Federation of Industries (FIEMG), while also steering us through the tax incentives. This assertive support has, for us, opened doors into the state, guiding us along the best pathways. If it hadn’t been for Invest Minas, we would not be at such an advanced stage, and would probably not have arrived at where we are now.
Aloizio Teixeira, CEO of Tangará – Food Service
The technical support we received from the Treasury Secretary and Invest Minas is well worthy of mention.
Nilton Nunes, Manager
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