Universidad de la República

Universidad de la República (Udelar) is Uruguay’s flagship public research university, headquartered in Montevideo with a countrywide network of regional campuses and a comprehensive academic and research profile. Industry engages through shared-use laboratories and testing services, sponsored research agreements, and problem-solving programs that pair faculty expertise with corporate R&D needs. An integrated teaching hospital supports clinical studies and translation, while an extensive extension system links companies with university capabilities across urban and regional economies; proximity to Montevideo’s technology and services hub further facilitates collaboration. Research is supported by Uruguay’s national innovation and ministry programs alongside competitive international partnerships. A dedicated technology transfer office provides IP management, licensing, startup support, and contracting.