Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Universidade Federal de Sergipe is a comprehensive public research university with six campuses, nearly 27,000 students, and a broad statewide presence. Its São Cristóvão base is integrated with SergipeTec, bringing researchers, students, startups, and companies into a shared innovation environment. The university also connects applied research and professional training to university hospitals in Aracaju and Lagarto, creating routes to clinical validation and health-sector collaboration. Its Agitte agency supports intellectual-property protection, licensing, technology transfer, partnerships, entrepreneurship, and startup formation. Research is supported by competitive funding from agencies including CNPq, CAPES, FINEP, and FAPITEC/SE.