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Squadra will receive R$20 million from BNDES to boost the implementation of the digital transformation platform with AI, Genius

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Genius AI Full Cycle Platform·April 28, 2026·3 min

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved, under the BNDES Mais Inovação Program, an investment of R$ 20 million, through a direct modality, for the creation of the Genius digital transformation platform by SQUADRA. The innovative project combines advanced artificial intelligence technologies, integral design, and hyper-productivity to transform how the company delivers business platforms to its clients.

The platform reinforces SQUADRA's position as a reference in digital transformation, AI, and hyper-automation.

What is the Genius Platform

Genius is more than a digital platform; it's a new way of thinking, creating, and operationalizing digital solutions with a structured and integrated approach.

Designed to integrate advanced technology and human expertise, Genius offers a collaborative and intelligent environment that transforms complexity into simplicity, allowing companies and teams to innovate with efficiency and confidence.

Powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, Genius will act as a strategic partner throughout the entire lifecycle of a digital product – from the conception of the idea to continuous optimization after launch.

Collaborative and self-guided, it was designed to optimize workflow and productivity in digital transformation projects. By integrating multiple user profiles – such as designers, developers, architects, and managers – the solution creates a conversational digital environment that organizes and accelerates the creation of business platforms.

The differential lies in the presence of an intelligent virtual assistant, called Genius, which uses advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) technologies to guide users through complex processes in an intuitive and personalized way. — Romulo Cioffi, COO & VP of SQUADRA

Genius Platform Benefits

In addition to bringing significant reductions in time and effort in the co-creation and operationalization cycle of digital solutions, the Genius Platform is designed to deliver substantial gains in productivity and efficiency:

  • 66% reduction in the time and effort for developing digital solutions, shortening the average delivery time from 24 weeks to just 8 weeks.

  • Greater quality and accuracy: Better adaptation to market changes and higher user satisfaction.

  • Data-driven decisions: Real-time insights to optimize strategies and results.

The Genius platform will combine advanced artificial intelligence technologies, integral design, and hyper-automation.

Our platform for co-creation and operationalization of digital solutions powered by artificial intelligence is a holistic and innovative approach that embraces the AI era to create better, more efficient, and adaptable digital solutions, in a complete cycle. — Andre Cioffi - CEO & Founder of SQUADRA

With resources from BNDES Mais Inovação, SQUADRA will continue the development and implementation of the platform in the coming months.

Investment in industry innovation for the development of new processes and products is fundamental for the country to have competitive companies. — Aloizio Mercadante, president of BNDES

According to BNDES's director of Productive Development, Innovation, and Foreign Trade, José Luís Gordon, solutions based on artificial intelligence are an increasingly present reality. "The Federal Government launched the Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Plan last year, and BNDES continues to strengthen support for innovation and digitalization. Incentivizing digital transformation is one of the strategic axes of the Plano Mais Produção, the financing arm of Nova Indústria Brasil," he added.

To learn more, follow further updates on the Genius Platform on our official channels and Newsletter.

Original text produced by Agência BNDES de notícias and modified by SQUADRA.

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