Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande

FURG is a comprehensive public federal university headquartered in Rio Grande, in southern Brazil, with a strong coastal character and a multi‑campus footprint. Industry engagement is anchored by the Oceantec science and technology park on the main campus, which co‑locates startups, shared labs, and company project space, and is expanding with a second site in Santo Antônio da Patrulha. The university’s integration with a federal university hospital enables clinical studies and health‑technology piloting, while long‑standing oceanography programs provide access to specialized coastal and marine facilities. Research is backed by Brazilian agencies including CNPq, CAPES, and FINEP. An incubator and a dedicated innovation/tech transfer office support IP, licensing, and startup formation.