Three Brazilian cutting-edge defense technology projects have caught the attention of the U.S. military and are vying for funding under the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) agreement between both nations. The projects, which involve technologies such as mind mapping, bioprinting, and artificial intelligence, are being developed by the Center for Defense and Security (CDS) of the National Service for Industrial Learning Integrated Manufacturing and Technology Center (SENAI CIMATEC).
Located in Salvador, Bahia state, the center is a network of professional schools that offers technical education with the aim of promoting industrial innovation. If the projects are approved, it will be the first time that SENAI CIMATEC will have the financial support of the U.S. military.