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Paraná creates Secretary of Innovation and AI with dedicated budget

Paraná institutionalised the Secretary of Innovation and AI (SEIA), placing AI centrally in the state’s public agenda. The state mandates a minimum of 10% of the IT budget (R$ 6.28 million in 2025, increasing from 2026) for AI solutions. The Transforma IA package allocates R$ 13 million for AI solutions across security, housing, agriculture, and education, including AI capacity building for government workers. A GovTech Hub with R$ 15 million over three years provides ongoing training for managers and technical teams.