1 – Administrative Region: Ribeirão Preto

General Overview:

·         Region with a strong and diversified economy, driven mainly by agribusiness and its robust industrial supply chain.

·         Recognized for excellence centers in technology and research, with emphasis on the sugar-energy sector and biotechnology.

·         Home to major innovation hubs focused on healthcare, education, and new materials.

·         High Human Development Index, with significant income circulation and strong educational indicators.

Economic and Technological Highlights:

·         Strong presence of industrial and technological activities geared toward food production, machinery, and equipment.

·         Strategic center for research in biofuels, biotechnology, and renewable energy.

·         Presence of renowned institutions such as USP Ribeirão Preto, which drives development in health and medical sciences.

Strategic Sectors in the Region:

·         Food and Beverages

·         Biofuels

·         Machinery and Equipment

·         Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals

·         Technology (Agritech, Aerospace, and Technological Services)

Socioeconomic Data:

·         Regional GDP (2018): R$ 54.8 billion

·         Population (2018): 1,366,570 inhabitants

·         68.2% of the population lives in cities with high wealth and strong educational indicators

·         Working-age population (WAP) projected for 2030: 1 million people

SWOT Analysis:

Strengths:

·         Strong infrastructure in science, technology, and innovation

·         Highly qualified population

·         Well-structured and diversified development hubs

·         National leadership in biofuels and sugarcane hybrid research

Weaknesses:

·         Dependence on agriculture, subject to seasonality

·         Exports still based on low-tech products

·         Industrial concentration in a few sectors

·         Some cities with negative migration balance

Opportunities:

·         Advances in precision agriculture and rural connectivity

·         Expansion in second-generation ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas production

·         Development of new products such as biodegradable plastics and cutting-edge medicines

·         Increasing exports of medical equipment and veterinary vaccines

·         Incentives for innovation through research centers and R&D programs

Threats:

·         Vulnerability to exchange rates and international prices

·         Low economic dynamism in importing markets

·         Possible changes in global trade agreements

Employment and Education:

·         Formal job education levels increased from 29.7% to 43.6% (complete high school or incomplete higher education) between 2006 and 2016

·         Sectors with the highest education requirements: pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and medical equipment

Distribution of Industrial Jobs:

·         77.1% of industrial jobs are concentrated in competitive sectors

·         Employment highlights: food, biofuels, chemicals, machinery and equipment

Top Employment Sectors:

·         Food

·         Biofuels

·         Chemicals

·         Machinery and Equipment

·         Pulp and Paper

·         Metal Products

·         Rubber and Plastics

·         Pharmaceuticals

Investments (2010–2017):

Industry (US$ 534.7 million):

·         49.5% in food

·         30.2% in chemicals

·         9.9% in machinery and equipment

·         6.5% in pharmaceuticals

·         2.4% in non-metallic minerals

Services (US$ 1.05 billion):

·         82.5% in real estate activities

·         5.5% in lodging

·         3.6% in healthcare

·         3.1% in R&D

·         2.9% in education

Export Participation (2016):

·         Share of state total: 3%

·         Low-tech industry: 6.5%

·         Non-industrial products: 2.7%

·         Medium-low tech: 1.1%

·         Medium-high tech: 0.8%

·         High tech: 0.5%

Municipalities in the Ribeirão Preto Administrative Region (25 municipalities):

1. Altinópolis

2. Barrinha

3. Brodowski

4. Cajuru

5. Cássia dos Coqueiros

6. Cravinhos

7. Dumont

8. Guariba

9. Guatapará

10. Jaboticabal

11. Jardinópolis

12. Luís Antônio

13. Monte Alto

14. Pitangueiras

15. Pontal

16. Pradópolis

17. Ribeirão Preto

18. Santa Cruz da Esperança

19. Santa Rosa de Viterbo

20. Santo Antônio da Alegria

21. São Simão

22. Serra Azul

23. Serrana

24. Sertãozinho

25. Taquaral