Institutional

The CERTI Foundation is an independent, non-profit institution founded in 1984 in Florianópolis, which works in research, development and provision of specialized technological services for the private sector, government and third sector.

Its headquarters are located on the UFSC (Federal University of Santa Catarina) campus, in addition to two units distributed in the Alfa and Sapiens technology parks in Florianópolis, and it also has institutes with their own activities in Manaus (CERTI Amazônia Institute) and Brasília (CERTI Sapientia Institute).

CERTI develops its activities through a highly qualified multidisciplinary team. The Reference Centers for Innovative Technologies (CRITs) concentrate expertise in strategic areas, working in synergy and cooperation with partner entities in Brazil and abroad to offer customized and innovative solutions that meet the specific challenges of each client.

Purpose

Make a relevant contribution to the competitiveness of companies and to the sustainable development of Brazil.

Mission

Develop solutions in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship through consistent and dynamic ecosystem action.

Vision

To be recognized by customers as one of the three best ICTIs to promote its competitiveness and relevance.
To be a reference as a desired place to work.
To be a robust innovation hub, operating sustainably.

REFERENCE CENTERS

CERTI develops its activities through a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, distributed among its six Reference Centers for Innovative Technologies. The Centers concentrate expertise in strategic areas, working in synergy and cooperation with partner entities in Brazil and abroad to offer customized and innovative solutions that meet the specific challenges of each client.

COMPETENCIES

CERTI is recognized for its authority in several competencies, offering a wide range of technologies by connecting academic knowledge and an ecosystem of technology suppliers to develop innovative solutions for the market.

Industry 4.0
Innovative
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Mechatronics
Metrology and
Instrumentation
Green Economy
Sustainable Energy

REFERENCE CENTERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CERTI carries out its activities through a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, distributed among its six Reference Centers for Innovative Technologies. The Centers concentrate expertise in strategic areas, working in synergy and cooperation with partner entities in Brazil and abroad to offer customized and innovative solutions that meet the specific challenges of each client.

It also has a wide infrastructure of specialized Laboratories in each of the Reference Centers, so that professionals can work with appropriate tools and equipment with cutting-edge technology. From computed tomography that supports the development of new products, to factory laboratories for competitive manufacturing in Industry 4.0.

It has a digital laboratory with a range of software, servers and advanced analysis tools, as well as an instrumentation and metrology laboratory with resources that are a reference in the market.

CERTI ECOSYSTEM INSTITUTIONS

CERTI creates and develops solutions in innovation, technology and Entrepreneurship through a consistent and dynamic ecosystemic performance, formed by:

CELTA

Brazil’s first business incubator, founded in 1986, CELTA offers an environment dedicated to providing comprehensive support to early-stage startups, providing infrastructure, mentoring and networking.

LabFaber

Electronic Manufacturing Laboratory-Factory is one of the most modern and technological environments in Brazil, dedicated to the development and validation of digital technologies for Industry 4.0.

Produza

Electronic Manufacturing Laboratory-Factory is one of the most modern and technological environments in Brazil, dedicated to the development and validation of digital technologies for Industry 4.0.

CVentures

Program for structuring, accelerating and expanding technology-based companies and other innovative ventures through the management of Venture Capital investment funds.

CERTI Amazônia

Headquartered in Manaus (AM), it is dedicated to solutions in Digital Transformation, Intelligent Systems, Industry 4.0, Bioeconomy, Energy and Entrepreneurship. Standing out in the Bioeconomy, it expands its activities with the “Jornada Amazônia”, promoting innovative entrepreneurship through the “Plataforma Digital da Floresta”, which connects extractivist cooperatives via marketplace.

CERTI Sapientia

Headquartered in the Federal District, it specializes in product and system projects, with a main focus on digital transformation and energy. It stands out in multinational projects that concentrate skills in Software Development and Artificial Intelligence (AI), with an emphasis on business strategy.