Universidad de Antioquia

Universidad de Antioquia is a comprehensive public research university serving Medellín and the Antioquia region, with a large student body and a network of regional campuses. Industry collaborates through co-located labs and shared facilities, coordinated contract research, and clinical partnerships enabled by integration with regional hospitals. The university is embedded in Medellín’s innovation ecosystem, giving companies convenient access to talent and to pilots with nearby manufacturing, energy, and digital-sector partners. Research is supported by competitive funding from the Colombian Ministry of Science and other national programs, complemented by international sponsors. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP, licensing, and spinout formation, with corporate engagement programs.