Partners

Tracel is a technology-based company with industrial experience in the fields of electronics, power electronics, and mechanical engineering, developing equipment for hybrid and electric buses, vessels, human-machine interfaces (HMI), bidirectional rectifiers for renewable energy, and DC distributed network systems, among other projects.

The Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute of Graduate Studies and Engineering Research (COPPE) was established to be a breath of fresh air in Brazilian universities and to contribute to the country's development. Since 1963, it has helped establish graduate education in Brazil, and over four decades, it has become the largest center for engineering education and research in Latin America.

The Hydrogen Laboratory is an integral part of the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Program at COPPE/UFRJ and has been conducting applied research for over 20 years to create new materials, processes, and devices necessary for the energetic use of hydrogen.

The Jülich Research Center (Forschungszentrum Jülich) is a member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research and is one of the largest interdisciplinary research centers in Europe.

The Maricá Institute of Science, Technology, and Innovation (ICTIM) is an autonomous body with an institutional mission focused on basic or applied research of a scientific or technological nature, as well as the development of new innovative products, processes, and services.

The Gaffrée and Guinle University Hospital (HUGG), located in Rio de Janeiro, is a renowned educational and healthcare institution affiliated with the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO). Recognized for its excellence in medical care and the training of healthcare professionals, HUGG offers high-quality services across various specialties, with a focus on research, education, and innovation.

The Antônio Pedro University Hospital (HUAP), located in Niterói, is an important healthcare and educational center affiliated with the Fluminense Federal University (UFF). Serving as a reference in various medical specialties, HUAP provides excellent care to the population.

The Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital is the main medical-hospital complex of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and is considered one of the most important university hospitals in Brazil. The institution is recognized for its role in scientific research and innovation, contributing to the advancement of medicine and the improvement of the public health system.

Vallourec is among the world leaders in premium tubular solutions, primarily serving the energy markets (oil and gas, power generation). Its expertise also extends to the industrial sector, including mechanical, automotive, and construction applications.

For over 70 years, Villares Metals has operated in the field of special steels and alloys. Its results are driven by the quality, specificity, and unique features of its products, as well as the services provided. Its client portfolio includes industries that require high technology and high-performance segments such as automotive, tooling, energy, and capital goods, among others.

Oxiteno is a leader in the production of surfactants and specialty chemicals, involved in the development and supply of raw materials for industries across more than 30 sectors, including personal care, household and industrial cleaning, agrochemicals, oil and gas, and paints and coatings.

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) is a federal public company based in Rio de Janeiro, with the primary objective of providing long-term financing and investment across all segments of the Brazilian economy.

Neoenergia Elektro is an electricity distribution company that belongs to Neoenergia, a subsidiary of the Spanish group Iberdrola. Its concession area covers 223 municipalities in the state of São Paulo and 5 in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Founded in 1980, the Carlos Chagas Filho Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio de Janeiro is the funding agency for science, technology, and innovation in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Affiliated with the State Secretariat for Science, Technology, and Innovation, the agency aims to stimulate activities in scientific and technological fields and broadly support projects and programs from academic and research institutions based in the State of Rio de Janeiro.

Tenaris is a multinational metallurgical company belonging to the Italo-Argentine Techint group, headquartered in Luxembourg. It manufactures pipes for the oil and gas, mining, sanitation, industrial applications, and other industries. The company has units distributed across all five continents.

The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) is an entity linked to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovations aimed at promoting research in Brazil.