Brazil Technology Network, in partnership with each State, implements regional networks, aiming at substituting imports and adding value to exports.

The creation of local and state networks prioritises strategical sectors in accordance to Federal Government’s policy directives. The definition of these priorities must consider the multiplication of the results throughout the productive chains, either through substitution of imports or development of new goods and services with high added value. Stimulus to technological development of the entrepreneurial sector will be the focus, since its the sector that generates jobs and income. Universities will play a fundamental role in adding value to the productive chains.

Definition of sectors must also consider the transversal relations between production chains. They work in different markets, nevertheless share some technologies. As an example, the chain that supplies the petroleum sector also supplies the automotive, electric, metallurgy and sanitation sectors

In 2003, Brazil Technology Network focused on Petroleum, Natural Gas, Renewable Energies and Mining productive chains. The dynamism of these sectors, high volume of investments, and the fact that the majority of the chains is dominated by Brazilian Firms forced this policy.