Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Universidad Nacional de Colombia is a comprehensive public research university with a national footprint, anchored in Bogotá and spanning additional campuses in Medellín, Manizales, Palmira, and strategic border regions. For industry, its distributed network of specialized laboratories, prototyping facilities, and field test sites enables collaboration near production and supply chains across Colombia. Integration with the Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia supports clinical research and translation at scale, while campus-based liaison units streamline sponsored research and contracting. Research is backed by Colombia’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Minciencias) and other national agencies, with additional support from international sponsors and industry. A dedicated technology transfer office supports IP strategy, licensing, and startup creation across campuses.