São Paulo, Brazil (March 23, 2026) — We Are Innovation is excited to announce it keeps expanding. The global network has just secured its partner number #56, by joining forces with Brazil’s Instituto Damas de Ferro.
Based in São Paulo, Instituto Damas de Ferro began its journey after noticing the scarcity of recognized liberal and libertarian female authors in Brazil. The organization is committed to foster an environment that enables the individual development of technical and interpersonal skills, through a wide range of activities and channels, such as a blog, a podcast, translated books and training courses.
Expanding the network in Brazil is extremely important since it represents a vast and dynamic market with immense potential, with a population exceeding 215 million people and a land size of over 8M km2. The country’s startup ecosystem has produced over 20 unicorns, spanning sectors from fintech and e-commerce, highlighting its national entrepreneurial spirit and major role in Latin America’s innovation landscape.
Stephanie Gonçalves, Executive Director of the Instituto Damas de Ferro, shares her optimism regarding the partnership with We Are Innovation, “We believe that each human being, by nature, is free, and that this nature must be rescued and reaffirmed in an environment of development, innovation, and established values. In this sense, having the We Are Innovation network means having people who strive for a better world and bring to light themes and projects that need to be shared.”
Federico N. Fernández, the CEO of We Are Innovation, is also confident about the collaboration, “Brazil is a powerhouse of entrepreneurial energy and untapped potential. Welcoming Instituto Damas de Ferro into our network is particularly meaningful because they bring a fresh and much-needed perspective: amplifying the voices of women who champion freedom and innovation. That is exactly the kind of bold, original thinking WAI exists to support.”
By partnering with Instituto Damas de Ferro, WAI strengthens its presence in one of the world’s biggest and most promising markets, while amplifying the voices and ideas that are essential for a more prosperous and free society. As the network continues to expand its network across Latin America and beyond, it remains committed to supporting organizations that share its vision of a world where innovation thrives, human creativity is protected, and entrepreneurial spirit is celebrated.
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ABOUT INSTITUTO DAMAS DE FERRO
Instituto Damas de Ferro began its journey with a concern: the scarcity of recognized liberal and libertarian female authors in Brazil. Driven by a desire to discover female authors who have championed freedom and to foster an environment conducive to the individual development of technical and interpersonal skills, Damas de Ferro stands out as a leading resource. To learn more about Instituto Damas de Ferro, visit https://damasdeferro.com.br/.
ABOUT WE ARE INNOVATION
We Are Innovation is a dynamic network of individuals and institutions who deeply believe in innovation’s power to drive progress and solve the world’s most pressing problems. With over 50 think tanks, foundations, and NGOs based worldwide, We Are Innovation represents the diverse voices of a global civil society committed to advancing human creativity, adopting new technologies, and promoting innovative solutions. Through our collaborative approach and cutting-edge expertise, we are driving global transformative change. To learn more about our work, visit us at https://www.weareinnovation.global/.
