Universidad EAFIT

EAFIT is a private, mid-sized research university in Medellín with a comprehensive, innovation-oriented character and roughly 12,600 students. Its industry model combines applied laboratories, companies operating from campus, professional practice placements, executive education, and collaborative projects shaped around organizational needs. The university reports more than 700 allied organizations and a science, technology, and innovation system that supports joint work with companies and public-sector partners. Research funding includes Colombia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, national royalties, and regional public funds. A dedicated technology-transfer function supports intellectual property, licensing, spin-offs, and commercialization.