Taking care of people and the planet requires action — and science.
A recent television report by @redeamazonica showcased how Sthorm is transforming 15 years of scientific investment into real solutions that expand access to technology in health, education, and environmental preservation.
Many of these solutions are already reaching the Amazon, where the challenge is to protect the forest while ensuring dignity and quality of life for the communities that live there.
One of these initiatives is the LiqSci Rosalind Test, capable of detecting breast cancer early using a blood sample — a breakthrough for regions with limited access to mammograms.
As highlighted by Denis Minev, a supporter of the initiative:
“We support Sthorm in the search for advanced solutions for problems that Brazil, especially the Amazon, has not yet been able to solve.”
Sthorm is also advancing environmental solutions, such as direct compensation for communities who protect the forest.
"Using different satellite systems, we measure carbon capture in specific areas, generating environmental assets traded globally. 75% of the revenue goes directly to the families and landowners preserving the forest. From the fifth year onward, that share rises to 90%."
For Wilson Ferreira Jr., the initiative represents a new model for combining science, business, and social impact:
“We invest the capital, but scientists own 51% of the platform. They lead the process. And we want these innovations to be made available to Brazil’s public health system (SUS) at cost, so that people in vulnerable situations can benefit.”
At the core of Sthorm’s work is the vision of founder Pablo Lobo:
“It’s the will to do something extraordinary with the chance of existence. Because existing is such a rare, rare, rare event — I believe everyone looks for purpose in life.”
We believe science, innovation, and collective action can — and should — create opportunities for those who need them most.
Marina Domenech
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