IMC Brazil: Enabling International Accreditation Standards for Brazil`s Mentoring Infrastructure

Let us together invest in mentorship efforts on the path of Brazil`s journey towards a progressive future.

IMC Membership

Join the IMC Brazil Region to receive great mentor credentials, mentoring certification, and mentoring accreditation discounts. Improve your mentoring skills with rich resources and templates, and join a global mentoring community.

IMC Credential

Earn mentor credentials like CAM, CPM, or CMM to advance your career and boost your credibility. The IMC Brazil Region offers several options for earning and renewing credentials, allowing you to advance professionally and make a meaningful impact.

IMC Accreditation

IMC accreditation for your training center will allow you to gain international recognition for your mentoring training. This will set your mentoring programs to a global standard and demonstrate your dedication to providing quality mentoring in Brazil.

Mentoring in Organizations

Mentoring certification can help your firm demonstrate its commitment to employee development. IMC accreditation ensures that your mentoring programs match international standards and provides team mentoring certifications and credentials.

IMC in Brazil

Thanks to a strong mentoring ecosystem, Brazil has been experiencing a fulfilling growth journey over the past few years, though minor headwinds exist. With strong support from the Brazilian government and the participation of the private sector, you can witness a multi-layered mentoring infrastructure that incorporates universities, SMEs, startups, and the corporate sector throughout the country.

This integrates universities, government agencies, and private accelerators, which results in higher startup survival rates, increased business formalization, and measurable job creation. Through these efforts and the results showcased, Brazil is showing the world that mentoring can be a powerful tool for economic growth.

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Mentoring in Brazil Key Statistics

Verified data from FGV Ventures academic startup acceleration, SEBRAE nationwide SME mentoring, ABNEN professional mentoring growth, and public innovation initiatives.

As of June 2026 · FGV Ventures · SEBRAE · ABNEN · Cocreation Lab DF

▶ FGV Ventures · Academic Startup Acceleration

Brazil's Premier Academic Startup Accelerator 19 Batches Completed

Accelerated startups	101completed program	101
Survival rate	64%post-acceleration	64%
Combined valuation	R$600M+across portfolio	R$600M+
Capital raised	~R$220Minvestment attracted	R$220M
Women-led startups	40%nearly half of portfolio	40%

Source: FGV Ventures · FGV EAESP · Success stories include Movêu (R$5M+ revenue), iWaste (nationwide expansion), IMB Agro (Forbes Under 30)

▶ SEBRAE · Nationwide SME Mentoring

Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service National Scale · Since 1972

New small businesses (2024)	4.15Mopened in Brazil	4.15M
MEI openings	3.09Mindividual micro-entrepreneurs	3.09M
Micro-enterprise openings	874kformal small businesses	874k

Source: SEBRAE · Painel de Abertura dos Pequenos Negócios 2024

▶ ABNEN · Professional Mentoring Growth

Brazilian Association of Business Mentors 2016-2020 Growth Trajectory

Mentor growth (2016-2020)	+78%increase in business mentors	+78%
Mentors (2016)	~8,000baseline	8k
Mentors (2020)	~35,000professional mentors	35k

Source: Associação Brasileira de Mentores de Negócios (ABMEN)

▶ Cocreation Lab DF · Public Innovation Mentoring

FAPDF + FINATEC + UnB + IFB Partnership Pre-Incubator · Structured Mentoring Methodology

Partner institutions	4FAPDF, FINATEC, UnB, IFB	4 partners
Focus area	Ideação→Negóciostructured mentoring pathway	ciclo completo
Academic partners	2Universidade de Brasília + IFB	2 universidades

Source: Cocreation Lab DF · Edital FAPDF 01/2026 · FINATEC · UnB · IFB

▶ Key Mentoring Insights — Brazil

Startup Success

101

Startups accelerated by FGV Ventures with R$600M+ valuation.

SME Boom

4.15M

New small businesses opened in Brazil in 2024 (SEBRAE).

Mentor Growth

+78%

Increase in business mentors (2016-2020) to 35,000+.

Women Leadership

40%

FGV Ventures portfolio led by women entrepreneurs.

Public Innovation

Partners in Cocreation Lab DF: FAPDF, FINATEC, UnB, IFB.

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Benefits of Mentoring in Brazil Impact Delivery

How structured mentorship drives workforce productivity, youth employability, and inclusive growth — aligned with national development goals.

As of June 2026 · Sources: Sebrae · Itaú/IFC/FGV · Consolidação da Lei Trabalhista · Iochpe Foundation · CNI

Workforce & Productivity Benefits

SME Productivity & Performance

Sebrae's ALI Productivity Program provides 6‑months of specialized mentoring. In 2025, participating enterprises recorded a +48% increase in productivity and a +23.8% rise in revenue in a single cycle.

Talent Development & Job Creation

Brazil's Apprenticeship Law (10.097/2000) makes mentoring a strategic tool: 715,277 young apprentices were employed nationwide (Nov 2025). Among them, 52.88% are young women.

Leadership Development Through Mentoring

The program directly develops internal leaders by tasking experienced employees as mentors, sharpening their communication, delegation, and feedback skills — a low‑risk pipeline for future managers.

Academic & Youth Development Benefits

High Employability for Vulnerable Youth

Iochpe Foundation's Formare Program (operating since 1989) has trained 27,000+ low‑income youth with a 92% employability rate. In 2024, the program benefited over 1,000 students across 12 states in Brazil.

Reduced NEET Rate & Career Readiness

Mentoring initiatives have helped reduce Brazil's NEET rate (18‑24 year‑olds not in employment, education, or training) from 30% (2019) to 24% (2024) (OECD).

Alumni & Peer Mentoring

Centro Paula Souza's 5‑year high‑school track (AMS Program) integrates 200 hours of on‑the‑job training with partner companies (Bosch, IBM, Volkswagen). Volunteer professionals provide practical career exposure and mentoring.

Professional & Women’s Empowerment Benefits

Credibility & Women’s Leadership

Empreendedoras do Futuro (Itaú/IFC/FGV) trained 100 women entrepreneurs in management and leadership. After one year, 72% increased their revenues (average +37%), and 24% expanded their teams (average +20% growth).

Women’s Export & Global Networks

Elas Exportam program (Sebrae, MDIC, ApexBrasil) provides one‑on‑one mentoring by experienced women exporters. To date, 219 companies have been mentored by 196 mentors, with 120 new vacancies in 2026. Winner of the WTO Gender Equality in Trade Award (2025).

Female Entrepreneurship Boom

In 2025, women launched 2 million+ small businesses — 42% of all new ventures (Sebrae/Receita Federal). Women now lead 10 million+ businesses across the country, reinforcing mentoring's role in economic inclusion.

Accreditation Process

How Organizations in Brazil Can Get IMC Accreditation

To maintain the highest level of standards in global mentoring, IMC has a rigorous review system to audit your organization’s program quality as part of our strict accreditation process requirements in Brazil.

Your organization can opt to provide a mentoring program with more than 20 hours of training or a shorter one. This can get you a training accreditation or an endorsed training accreditation.

Your program must include mentoring skills and domain or knowledge development so as to be eligible for accreditation. Every program must incorporate the following three sections compulsorily:

The IMC Definition of Mentoring
The IMC Code of Conduct and Ethics
The IMC Core Competencies (minimum of 3 must for accreditation)

The programs must provide participants with the necessary skills for each credential and ensure that the trainer is the primary mentor supervisor for at least a year.

The accreditation will be valid for three years from the date of issue.

The Accreditation Application Flow

The entire accreditation application process takes around four to six weeks.

Stage 1: Organization Details

Stage 2: Program Details

Stage 3: Instructor Details

Stage 4: Terms and Conditions

Following a successful review, you’ll receive an email notification confirming your IMC accreditation status and a media kit to display your accreditation.

Please feel free to contact us for any further clarification.

FAQs

Where are the IMC chapters located in Brazil?

IMC Brazil has regional chapters located in:

São Paulo

Recife
Campinas

What are the benefits of an IMC Brazil membership?

The IMC Brazil membership provides access to:

The e-learning portal
A comprehensive mentoring toolkit
Quarterly virtual meetups, peer-to-peer mentoring, and an Annual Global Networking Event
Monthly Spotlights and Mentor Diaries to increase your visibility
A vibrant global community of ambitious professionals

Is there a selection process to become an IMC Brazil member?

There is no formal selection process, but IMC is building a global mentoring community that upholds the highest standards set by the IMC Code of Conduct and Ethics.

What are the benefits of running a mentoring program within your organization?

The benefits are really good if you run a mentoring program at your organization:

Career Advancement
Enhanced Credibility
Networking Possibilities
Global Recognition
Improved Performance
Competitive Advantage
Innovation and Adaptability
Succession Planning
Employee Morale

How do I apply for an IMC credential (CAM, CPM, CMM)?

You must be an active IMC member to apply for any credential. To apply for the CAM credential, for example, you must complete 20 hours of structured training with an accredited provider and pass an IMC assessment. Other credentials have different requirements.

How can I get involved with the IMC Brazil Chapter beyond being a member?

You can volunteer your time and skills to develop the local mentoring ecosystem within Brazil. Opportunities include leading a local chapter and attending community events to learn new mentoring techniques that promote meaningful connections and major communities.

What are the benefits of becoming an IMC Brazil Chapter Leader?

As a Chapter Leader, you will “mentor community activities, including arranging events and initiatives for the IMC in Brazil.” IMC will recognize your efforts, thus making you eligible for Mentor Development Credits (MDCs) during credential renewal. You also gain “access to IMC-exclusive content, strengthening your position as an IMC Brazil region leader while contributing to your professional and personal development.”

IMC Brazil: Enabling International Accreditation Standards for Brazil`s Mentoring Infrastructure

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