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> Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://nitrio.org.br/llms.txt)

# **Explore Our**<br>**Technology Areas**

We drive innovation and technology for everyone through scientific and technological development

[**Click here**](https://nitrio.org.br/en/inovacao/competencias)

## Papo Empreendedor Podcast - NIT Rio:

Here we explore the challenges and opportunities of science- and technology-based entrepreneurship, with conversations featuring experts, researchers, incubated startups and leading names in the innovation ecosystem.

[**Learn more**](https://nitrio.org.br/en/empreendedorismo/podcast)

## Our numbers

**228**Patent Filings

**91**Trademarks

**78**Industrial Designs

**75**Software Registrations

## Areas of activity

### **Technology Scouting**

Technology scouting is the process of identifying, analyzing and assessing emerging or existing technologies that may have an impact on industry, society or the environment. NIT Rio scouts scientific projects to identify new business opportunities, foster innovation and attract potential partners for R&D&I projects.

[**Learn more**](https://nitrio.org.br/en/pesquisador/inove-com-o-nit-rio)

## Research Unit Expertise

Our expertise drives innovation for everyone through scientific and technological development

[**Learn more**](https://nitrio.org.br/en/inovacao/competencias)

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## Research units that are part of NIT Rio

- ![CBPF](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/cbpf.png)
- ![CETEM](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/cetem.png)
- ![IBICT](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/ibict.png)
- ![IMPA](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/impa.png)
- ![INT](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/int.png)
- ![LNCC](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/lncc.png)
- ![MAST](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/mast.png)
- ![ON](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/on.png)
- ![INMA](https://nitrio.org.br/home/parceiros/inma.png)

## **Come explore our innovative ecosystem, share our experiences and connect.**

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