Transport
Green Line: 12 fully electric VLPs (Light Rail Vehicles).
13 stations, 14,5 km, journeys up to 50% faster.
Municipal fleet fully electric by 2026.
Why invest in São José dos Campos?
A smart, ESG, and resilient city — a national leader in urban technology, innovation, and public safety. The best-prepared destination in Brazil to receive global investments.
Strategic Global Location
Located in the economic heart of Brazil, connected to the main national and international logistics hubs.
Strategic Distances:
Sao Paulo:
88,5 km
Guarulhos International Airport (GRU):
71 km
Port of San Sebastian
111 km
Rio de Janeiro:
347 km
Campinas:
150 km
Brasília:
1.063 km
Main export destinations:
North America • Europe • South America • Africa • Asia • Australia
Where innovation, industry, and major brands meet.
A territory where global companies find the technology, logistics, and talent to grow safely.
The Safest Big City in Brazil
São José dos Campos is a national and international benchmark in public safety, combining technology, intelligence, and integrated management.
Official indicators:
- CSI: 1.186 cameras with AI and facial recognition.
- An 85% reduction in crime (robberies) since 2016.
- Lowest homicide rate among cities with more than 500 inhabitants.
- 24/7 monitoring integrated with security forces.
Innovation Ecosystem – The most advanced in Brazil
São José dos Campos is home to the largest innovation park in the country and a complete ecosystem that integrates universities, research, industry, startups, and government.
Highlights:
- Technology park with over 300 companies and more than 120.000 registered businesses (CNPJs) in the city.
- 145 resident companies.
- 55 m² of constructed area.
- 11 multi-user laboratories.
- 6 universities connected.
- More than R$ 2,7 billion in accumulated investments.
- 2.200 direct jobs in the Technology Park ecosystem.
An environment where technology, science, and the market meet to create global solutions.
Railway Network
São José dos Campos is connected to the Brazilian rail network by lines operated by the concessionaire MRS Logística, focusing on freight transport along the Southeast axis. This infrastructure strengthens regional logistics, reduces costs, and integrates rail transport with road and air transport, expanding its capacity for industrial outflow and exports.
Mobility and Smart Infrastructure
The city operates pioneering solutions in sustainable mobility and advanced urban infrastructure.
Connectivity
Connect 5G: smart streetlights with integrated antennas.
5G pilot in operation.
300 public Wi-Fi hotspots.
Sustainability
Bike SJC + recreational bike lanes.
Traffic System (Google Maps + AI).
Talent, Education, and Science at High Performance
Academic and scientific capital: The city trains, attracts, and retains high-level professionals in STEM fields—strategic for technology-based companies.
• Over 80.000 Students.
• Education 5.0 Implemented.
• One of the largest concentrations of engineers and technology professionals in Brazil, with an estimated active workforce of over 20 specialists.
• 181 Schools.
• Schools with Google Classrooms, Robotics, and Maker Environments.• IDEB leading among cities with over 500 inhabitants.
• ITA, INPE, UNIFESP, FATEC, UNIVAP.
Sustainability and New Energy Matrix
São José dos Campos operates robust solutions in renewable energy, tree planting, and environmental preservation.
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Biogas plant that supplies 30% of the municipality's energy.
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Electric fleet of the Civil Guard.
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Burle Marx Park — nearly 1 million m² of urban green space.
Quality of Life and Sustainable Development
São José dos Campos combines modern infrastructure with excellent social indicators.
Official data:
- Population: 724.000
- HDI: 0,807 (very high)
- Density: 573 inhabitants/km²
- Territory: 1.100 km²
A planned, dynamic, green city, ready to scale long-term projects.
