UFRGS | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

UFRGS is a comprehensive public research university in Porto Alegre and a major federal institution in Southern Brazil, known for combining academic breadth with an applied research culture. Industry engagement is enabled by co-located research facilities and shared-use labs, sponsored research mechanisms, and an on-campus innovation park with incubators that bring startups close to corporate R&D. Health system integration through a major university hospital supports clinical research and translational partnerships at scale. Research is supported by competitive funding from Brazilian federal and state agencies, including CNPq, CAPES, and FINEP. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation, offering clear entry points for collaboration.