Brazil – Rio de Janeiro
The office says it supports Norwegian businesses entering Brazil and Latin America with advisory, market-entry assistance, business development, customer/partner/investor introductions, networks, meetings, and events; stated strengths include maritime/ocean technologies, renewables, and green industries. Location: Rua Lauro Muller 116, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22290-160, Brazil. Team: Thomas Conradi Granli (Director and Commercial Affairs Consul; maritime); Patrick Reurink (science/technology/higher-education counsellor; technology, education); Pilar Neves (project manager/advisor; aquaculture/fisheries, technology); Raquel Filgueiras (project manager/advisor; maritime, CCUS). Page event: The November Conference 2026, Rio de Janeiro, Nov 9–11.
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Innovation Norway Brazil says it helps Norwegian companies develop in Brazil and Latin America through strategic advice, tailored market-entry support and business development. It connects companies with customers, partners, investors and industry networks, and arranges targeted events and meetings. The office highlights maritime and ocean technologies, renewables and green industries, and says it supports work in Brazil, Chile and other Latin American markets. The address is Rua Lauro Muller, 116 – Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22290-160, Brazil. Expertise listed: maritime, aquaculture and fisheries, CCUS, education and technology. The page links to events in Brazil and the delegation-visit request service and invites companies interested in Brazil to contact the team.
The event listing is “The November Conference 2026,” in Rio de Janeiro, 9–11 November 2026.
- Thomas Conradi Granli is Director and Consul of Commercial Affairs, Brazil, with maritime expertise. He leads Innovation Norway’s work in Brazil and South America from Rio. His profile cites commercial experience in maritime, offshore technology and services and a master’s degree from the University of Oslo. Public contact: thomas.conradi.granli@innovationnorway.no; LinkedIn.
- Patrick Reurink is Counsellor for Science, Technology and Higher Education of Norway in Brazil, focused on technology and education. He represents Norwegian government collaboration with Brazil on behalf of Innovation Norway, the Research Council of Norway, the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, and the Ministry of Education and Research. His profile cites institutional international research-collaboration experience at NTNU in energy and health and an MSc in economics and business administration from NTNU. Public contact: patrick.reurink@innovationnorway.no; LinkedIn.
- Pilar Neves is Project Manager and Advisor, focused on aquaculture and fisheries and technology. She supports aquaculture and ocean technology work in the South America office from Rio, collaborating with Norwegian companies and local stakeholders in Brazil and Chile to identify opportunities and partnerships in sustainable ocean industries. Her profile notes an MBA in ESG and experience in project development, strategic advice and international cooperation. Public contact: Pilar.Neves@innovationnorway.no; LinkedIn.
- Raquel Filgueiras is Project Manager and Advisor, focused on maritime and CCUS. She holds an economics degree from the University of Brasília and a master’s in energy planning from Coppe (UFRJ). Her background includes Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, consulting in retail, energy and communications, and leadership of the Economic Analysis team at the Brazilian Oil and Gas Institute. At Innovation Norway she works with Norwegian companies on offshore decarbonisation, green maritime projects, oil-and-gas emissions reduction, decommissioning, and carbon capture and storage. Public contact: raquel.filgueiras@innovationnorway.no; LinkedIn.