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Federal Institute of Paraíba

João Pessoa, PB · EMBRAPII Unit

SpecialtyManufacturing Systems

Power electronics · Energy storage · Industrial automation

Electronics, energy and ICT to develop equipment, critical systems and infrastructure solutions.

Renewable Energy and Energy TransitionBioeconomy and Sustainable AgricultureCircular Economy
59projects
R$ 51.6Minvested in R&D
46partner companies
24IP filings

What IFPB develops

Solutions for companies

  • Converters and power electronics
  • Hardware for critical power
  • IoT and industrial automation
  • Telecom systems
  • Specialized firmware
  • Panels and rectifiers
  • Precision electronics

Infrastructure

  • Power Electronics Laboratory
  • 1,555 accredited researchers
  • Prototyping and technical certification test benches

Projects by Call theme

Renewable Energy and Energy Transition8
Bioeconomy and Sustainable Agriculture2
Circular Economy2

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

EnerSys BrasilWorld leader in industrial batteries · USA

R$ 3.2Mproject value

Challenge
Build backup power hardware for data centers and critical telecom infrastructure.
Solution
6-pulse rectifier with proprietary specifications, certified and bench-tested.
Result
Hardware delivered and IP registered on behalf of the company.

IFPB 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.

Does your company have a challenge in Manufacturing Systems?

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