CQCS Innovation in Insurance Award
Is your startup already looking at a market worth over R$500 billion per year?
The insurance sector represents approximately 4% of Brazil's GDP, but still has enormous room for innovation. If you are already building solutions for this market, the CQCS Insurance Innovation Award is for you. Register now and gain visibility where it really matters.
São Paulo, November 4-5, 2026
About the Competition
An initiative created to recognize startups that are transforming the insurance market.
The registered companies will be evaluated by a panel of experts, and those selected will advance to the in-person stage during the first day of CQCS Inovação 2026, when they will present their projects to executives, investors, and industry leaders.
At the end of the presentations, a panel of experts will select the three winning startups of this edition, which will be awarded at the main plenary session of CQCS Inovação 2026 on the second day of the event.
The winning startup will receive a trip, including accommodation and airfare for one representative, to Insurtech Insights 2027 in New York.
Important dates
03/08 - 17/09
Registrations
13/10
Announcement of the Finalists
20/10
Submission Deadline
04/11
Presentation
05/11
Awards
The Pitch
Each finalist will have the opportunity to give a 5-minute pitch at the Tech Arena on the first day of CQCS Innovation. The presentation must follow the structure of the template provided by the organization. After the presentation, each finalist will have 3 minutes to answer questions from the judges and the audience.
Awards
The first-place winner will have the opportunity to participate in Insurtech Insights 2027 in New York.
2nd Place
Medal + Feature on CQCS
1st Place
Trophy + Trip* to Insurtech Insights 2027 in New York + Special feature on CQCS.
*The trip includes economy class airfare, registration for Insurtech Insights New York 2027, and accommodation for one representative from the winning startup.
3rd Place
Medal + Feature on CQCS
Awards
1st Place
Trophy + Trip to Insurtech Insights in New York in 2027 + Feature on CQCS.
2nd Place
BB Seguros Innovation Award + Trip to ITC Vegas + Mentorship Program
3rd Place
Medal + Feature in CQCS + Business evaluation by a VC specialist, with recommendations for fundraising, business plan, and team building.
Register now!
Please fill out the form below. Applications are open until September 17, 2026.