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Nina Silva Wins BRICS Prize for Second Time and Targets International Expansion

Nina Silva conquista prêmio do BRICS pela segunda vez e mira expansão internacional
Countries
BrazilIndia
Cooperation areas
Economic GrowthInstitutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People Exchange

Source: Vogue | Original Published At: 2026-09-14 14:52:07 UTC

Key Points

  • Nina Silva won the BRICS Women's Startup Contest for the second time in the Education and Skill Development category.
  • The award ceremony took place in New Delhi on September 9 and was promoted by the BRICS Women's Business Alliance.
  • During India's BRICS presidency, the contest's secretariat was handled by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, or FICCI.
  • The contest selected 18 winners from entrepreneurs across 11 countries, including Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Winners were evaluated based on impact, innovation, and commercial performance.
  • Nina Silva previously won the same category in July 2025, when the announcement was made during the BRICS Business Forum in Rio de Janeiro.
  • In India, she joined BRICS Women's Business Alliance meetings and BRICS Business Forum business rounds while seeking partnerships in technology education, productive inclusion, and international market access.
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