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IFMGInnovation Hub

Federal Institute of Minas Gerais

Formiga, MG · EMBRAPII Unit

SpecialtyMobility and Smart Systems

Mobility · Embedded systems · AI · Machine learning

Mobility and smart systems, with IoT and AI to modernize operations, connect assets and develop more efficient solutions.

Renewable Energy and Energy TransitionBioeconomy and Sustainable AgricultureCircular Economy
42projects
R$ 28.8Minvested in R&D
47partner companies
17IP filings
Highlights
  • 143 researchers on 21 campuses
  • Solutions for regions with poor connectivity

What IFMG develops

Solutions for companies

  • Artificial intelligence, software and data
  • IoT and sensing
  • Embedded systems and automation
  • Energy, mobility and fleets
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Smart cities
  • Carbon credit auditing
  • Solid waste management
  • Low-connectivity solutions

Infrastructure

  • 143 researchers and 393 students registered
  • Expertise across IFMG's 18 campuses
  • Laboratory and computing infrastructure for prototyping
  • Active Informatics Law CATI

Projects by Call theme

Renewable Energy and Energy Transition5
Bioeconomy and Sustainable Agriculture4
Circular Economy6

Projects in the Hub's portfolio linked to each theme.

How to fund a project with the Hub

  • EMBRAPII
  • ANEEL R&D
  • Informatics Law (CATI)
  • Lei do Bem (R&D tax incentive)

Funding instruments the Hub can work with.

Success story

Smart solar trackingPhotovoltaic generation automation · Minas Gerais

R$ 678Mlproject value

Challenge
Increase photovoltaic generation efficiency and ensure proper management of the tracking system.
Solution
Control and automation of a solar tracker using environmental sensors and sun position data.
Result
Robust Brazilian-made controller at TRL 6, with protection, safety and self-diagnostics for field use. Supported by SEBRAE + EMBRAPII.

More results

  • Dairy chainIntegrated financial management software for rural producers.
  • Waste collectionDigital billing system for solid waste management services.
  • Connected production and consumptionLinks food production to consumption in regions with poor internet access.

IFMG projects

All R&D projects the Hub has carried out with companies. Filter by theme or status, or search by topic and company.

Projects contracted with companies from 2017 to 2026, according to EMBRAPII data panels. Cancelled projects are not shown.

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