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Is the word inovadores the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes

The word "inovadores" is identical in spelling, meaning, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. It can function as an adjective (meaning "innovative") or as a noun (meaning "innovators"). The only difference is pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, the vowels are generally more open and the rhythm is more musical/syllable-timed. In Continental Portuguese, unstressed vowels are more "closed" or reduced, often making the word sound more clipped or shorter to a non-native ear.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

  1. Eles apresentam projetos inovadores. (They present innovative projects.)
  2. A equipe adotou métodos inovadores. (The team adopted innovative methods.)
  3. Precisamos de processos mais inovadores. (We need more innovative processes.)
  4. Os novos produtos são muito inovadores. (The new products are very innovative.)
  5. Eles são profissionais inovadores. (They are innovative professionals.)

Continental Portuguese Examples

  1. Eles apresentam projetos inovadores. (They present innovative projects.)
  2. A equipa adotou métodos inovadores. (The team adopted innovative methods.)
  3. Necessitamos de processos mais inovadores. (We need more innovative processes.)
  4. Os novos produtos são bastante inovadores. (The new products are quite innovative.)
  5. Eles são profissionais inovadores. (They are innovative professionals.)