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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
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.
Contacts
Hub websiteVisit IFMGwww.polodeinovacao.ifmg.edu.brOpen website →EMBRAPIIUnit: Mobility and Smart SystemsOfficial unit page on the EMBRAPII websiteView on EMBRAPII →
Contact
Paloma Maira de Oliveira Limadiretoria.polo@ifmg.edu.br
Hub presentation (PT)Does your company have a challenge in Mobility and Smart Systems?
Submit your challenge to the Call for Innovation and select IFMG. The team will schedule an interview with the Hub to shape the project.
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