UFSC

UFSC is a comprehensive federal public research university headquartered in Florianópolis with multiple campuses and a large graduate enterprise. Industry partners engage through a research and technology park adjacent to campus, shared‑use laboratories, and pilot‑scale facilities that enable prototyping and validation. A university hospital integrated with Brazil’s public health system supports clinical collaborations, while extension programs and entrepreneurship support connect companies with talent and mentors in one of the country’s fastest‑growing tech hubs. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as CNPq, CAPES, and FINEP, complemented by state resources and industry‑sponsored projects. An innovation and technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, sponsored research agreements, and startup pathways to speed commercialization.