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Invest in Santo André: A strategic location for investing, innovating, and growing
Santo André is at the heart of one of Brazil's most dynamic economic regions
Located in the ABC Paulista region, the city is part of a historically industrial area that is now characterized by economic diversification, the presence of large companies, and growing involvement in technology- and innovation-intensive sectors.
The ABC region is home to approximately 2.7 million residents and more than 411,000 active companies. Of these, about 21,000 are large companies, and nearly 13,000 operate in technology-related fields. The region’s GDP amounts to approximately R$ 151 billion per year, creating a robust economic environment with a consolidated consumer market, well-structured supply chains, and growing demand for technological solutions.
There are more than 130,000 active CNPJs in Santo André:
29.4 BI
's GDP
Santo André
62%
Value Added in the Services Sector
27,9%
Value Added in the Industrial Sector
10,1%
Added Value of Public Administration
4.143
Technology Companies
32%
of the ABC technology hub
Where industry, the market, and innovation come together
The key difference lies in the connection between the traditional economy and the new economy.
In the ABC region, more than 330,000 traditional businesses coexist with 12,946 technology companies, and 32% of the tech sector is based in Santo André. This growing tech sector is forming an ecosystem with a concrete demand for innovation, productivity, and transformation.
Why invest in Santo André?
Santo André combines a high concentration of businesses, sectoral diversity, and a strategic location within the São Paulo Metropolitan Region. The city has direct connections to major logistics corridors, is close to the state capital of São Paulo, and has access to the ports of Santos and the highway network that forms part of the country’s main economic corridor.
This combination of factors creates favorable conditions for companies seeking to expand their operations, develop new products, access markets, and establish partnerships with research institutions, universities, and technology centers.