The Brazilian Association of Cannabis and Hemp Industries (ABICANN) is the first industry association in Brazil, created to promote public and regulatory policies and to propose initiatives for the economic and social development of companies and technical professionals operating in the Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp markets, across the Americas.
TOGETHER FOR THE CANNABIS AND HEMP ECONOMY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
JOIN THE CANNABIS AND HEMP BIOECONOMY REVOLUTION
ABICANN invites companies providing inputs, seeds, natural fibers, specialized technical services (agriculture, health, animal welfare, environment), technologies, machinery, and all links of the value chain to connect with a billion-dollar market expanding in Brazil and across the Americas.
We are building a complete ecosystem that integrates every stage: from cultivation to extraction, from industrialization to scientific and technological innovation, ensuring high-quality products and solutions efficiently reach consumers and end clients.
By becoming an ABICANN member, your company will gain access to:
Strategic networking: connect with key players across all sectors, including producers, researchers, and investors
Market insights and data: exclusive information to guide investment and expansion decisions
Regulatory and institutional support: guidance on public policies and compliance, reducing risks and accelerating business opportunities
Visibility and credibility: feature in events, fairs, publications, and ABICANN initiatives, strengthening your brand in the sector
Be a leader in transforming the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp bioeconomy. Connect, collaborate, and expand your business in an innovative, sustainable, and strategic market.
ABICANN connects government, industry, science, and international cooperation to strategically and systematically promote the development of the Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp sector in Brazil.
The association is structured around four strategic pillars:
1. Support for the Public Sector
2. Incentive and Development in the Private Sector
3. Technical and Scientific Exchange with Academia
4. Attraction of Strategic International Institutions
ABICANN functions as a collaborative ecosystem, bringing together the key players of the sector to generate knowledge, innovation, and sustainable development, strengthening Brazil’s position in the global Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp market. [+]
ABICANN welcomes companies, cooperatives, universities, laboratories, investors, and other entities interested in joining the Medical Cannabis and Industrial Hemp ecosystem in Brazil.
The process is simple and structured:
1. Become a Member
The entity or professional fills out the membership form available on the ABICANN portal
The application is reviewed for eligibility by the Board and Admission Committee and the response is sent via email (portal@abicann.org)
Once approved, the member receives credentials and information to integrate into the ABICANN network
2. Participate in Councils and Working Groups
Members can appoint representatives to Technical, Scientific, Business, Public Policy, or International Councils
Appointments are technically evaluated and, once approved, the representative participates in official meetings, deliberations, and projects
Public entities, universities, and international institutions may establish Technical and Scientific Cooperation Agreements
3. Submit Projects and Join Initiatives
Members can submit R&D, innovation, training, or production projects through the ABICANN portal
Projects undergo preliminary evaluation and are forwarded to the responsible Council for validation
Once approved, they enter ABICANN’s official pipeline, with active support for partners, funding, and institutional backing
Becoming a member of ABICANN means joining a strategic ecosystem with access to technical knowledge, an international network, investment opportunities, and active participation in shaping the Cannabis and Hemp sector in Brazil. [+]
