Universidad Católica del Norte

Universidad Católica del Norte is a multi-campus comprehensive Catholic research university serving northern Chile from Antofagasta and Coquimbo, with additional presence in San Pedro de Atacama and Santiago. Its location places researchers near regional industrial, coastal, and public-sector networks, while laboratories, workshops, and marine-access facilities support external collaboration. A research and technology development vice rectorate, dedicated technology-transfer office, entrepreneurship facilities, and links to the UCN Science and Technology Park create structured routes to industry. Research is supported by competitive funding from Chile’s ANID and CORFO, alongside regional and private sources. The university also manages intellectual-property protection, licensing, technical services, and startup formation.