Universidad de Costa Rica

Universidad de Costa Rica is a comprehensive public research university headquartered in San José and the country’s principal generator of research. Its on‑campus research complex, the Ciudad de la Investigación, co‑locates institutes and shared labs next to the main campus, streamlining joint work and facility access. Industry engagement runs through PROINNOVA for IP, licensing and collaboration, while AUGE offers incubation and acceleration that connect companies with prototypes and talent. Projects are supported by national funding via the FEES mechanism coordinated by CONARE and by competitive programs from MICITT. Standardized material‑transfer processes further de‑risk partnerships and speed execution.