Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

UFJF is a large public research university with more than 20,000 students, two campuses in Minas Gerais, and a broad academic profile. Its Juiz de Fora campus is integrated with an Ebserh-managed university hospital, linking research and professional training to Brazil’s public health system. PartecJF connects university laboratories and researchers with companies, government, and the regional innovation ecosystem. The Critt office supports intellectual property, licensing, technical services, partnerships, and academic startups. Research draws on national funding from CNPq, CAPES, and Finep, alongside FAPEMIG.