Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) is a comprehensive public research university in Recife, serving Pernambuco and Brazil’s Northeast with sizable enrollment and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through shared-use labs, prototyping spaces, and testbeds, plus clinical research integrated with its university hospital. Its proximity to Recife’s established technology district supports internships, embedded company teams, and joint development with startups and global firms in the region. Research is supported by competitive Brazilian funding from agencies such as CNPq, CAPES, FINEP, and the Pernambuco state foundation, alongside corporate and international partners. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation, connecting companies to faculty expertise and talent pipelines.