In today's episode, you will take an exclusive dive into the innovation ecosystem that connects science, technology, entrepreneurship, and real impact on society. We will learn about initiatives that were born within Unicamp, gained strength with the support of Inova, and are now transforming markets in Brazil and around the world.
Inova Unicamp is the university's Innovation Agency and acts as a bridge between academic knowledge and society. It promotes technological advancement through intellectual property management, strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship incentives. Since 2003, it has functioned as Unicamp's Technological Innovation Center (NIT), responsible for protecting and promoting the research developed within the university.
Griaule is one of Unicamp's most successful spin-off companies, with over 20 years of experience in biometrics and identification technology. One of the first companies incubated at Incamp, it has become a global benchmark in multi-biometric solutions, with customers in over 70 countries, including: Superior Electoral Court (TSE) United States Department of Defense Security companies, banks, governments, and global industries The company won the Unicamp 2025 Entrepreneurs Award in the Highest Growth (scale-up) category. During the conversation, you will see how the partnership with the university strengthened the company's technological structure and opened doors for international operations.
Why is this episode so important? Because it shows, in practical terms, how Brazilian science has the capacity to generate high-impact businesses, train highly qualified professionals, and stimulate economic development in Campinas, the state of São Paulo, and the country.
This content was broadcast by TV Câmara Campinas on December 9, 2025, and is available at this link starting at minute 11:28.
