FPF Tech

What FPF Tech does

FPF Tech (legally Fundação Paulo Feitoza, operating as FPFtech) is a private nonprofit research and development foundation founded in 1998 and headquartered in Manaus, Brazil, inside the Polo Industrial de Manaus (PIM). It functions as an applied technology center serving the manufacturing companies of the Manaus Free Trade Zone, executing P&D projects under Brazil's Lei de Informática as an institution accredited by MCTI and Suframa, and serving as executing institution for federal Priority Programs (PPEI with SOFTEX for innovative entrepreneurship, PPI4.0 with CITS for Industry 4.0 modernization, and PPBio with IDESAM for Amazon-region bioeconomy).

Its portfolio spans roughly 60+ software and hardware products grouped into verticals: electronic systems and embedded software for set-top boxes and routers; Industry 4.0 solutions (electronic kanban, drone-based inventory, automated packaging, ESD control, lighting control, VRA dosage); corporate management (HR control, overtime, budget, raw material, climate surveys); healthcare (hospital management, occupational health/SMA); education (Smart Campus, Aprimora, SmartLab, Matematóide, ABC Libras, SIMAIS); assistive technologies (ActiveIris head-movement cursor control); wearables and mobile applications; and bioeconomy R&D on Amazon biodiversity (biodiesel, açaí chain, repellents, bioadhesives, camu-camu). The technology stack includes IoT sensor integration, AI-driven computer vision and process automation, VR/AR-based training, and embedded firmware. Kanban X is a global SaaS kanban tool currently offered free with a planned Premium tier.

FPFtech operates a hybrid revenue model anchored in professional services (direct contracting of qualified professionals, project-based software and hardware development), managed services (execution of public policy programs), and recurring education revenue (technical courses, technical high school, and a new 2026 undergraduate faculty). GTM is primarily enterprise field sales into PIM companies, complemented by event-driven demand (FIA Business School postgraduate program, Anprotec Conference 2026 hosting) and a self-serve SaaS channel via Kanban X. The foundation employs 360+ professionals including PhDs, Masters, and specialists, operates from 16,000+ m² of integrated infrastructure (Amazon Tech Park, WIT Incubator, Hawk Innovation Center), and reports over R$1B in lifetime executed projects across 27 years.

Name

FPF Tech

Legal name

Fundação Paulo Feitoza

Website

https://fpftech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

FPF Tech (Fundação Paulo Feitoza) is a private nonprofit R&D foundation in Manaus, Brazil, delivering software, hardware, embedded systems, Industry 4.0, and bioeconomy solutions to companies in the Polo Industrial de Manaus, with adjacent technical education and assistive technology offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Research and Development Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

Keywords

• Technology research development
• Industrial automation software
• Electronic systems engineering
• Technology education training
• Bioeconomy biotechnology solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Manaus

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct Contracting of Professionals: Highly skilled professionals available across various knowledge areas for direct project engagement
2. Project Development Services: Software and hardware development projects including consulting, training, system validation and verification, software licensing
3. Priority Programs Execution: Execution of public policy programs including PPEI (SOFTEX), PPI4.0 (CITS), and PPBio (IDESAM) focused on entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0 and bioeconomy
4. Lei de Informática P&D Projects: Accredited with MCTI and Suframa to develop research and development projects under Brazil's Informatics Law
5. Technical Education: Technical courses in Software Development and Industrial Automation, and undergraduate programs in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Automation Technology

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FPF Tech (Fundação Paulo Feitoza) is a Brazilian private nonprofit research and development foundation that delivers software and hardware development, industrial automation, embedded electronics, IoT, AI-driven solutions, assistive technologies, bioeconomy/biotechnology research, and technology education programs. It primarily serves companies in the Polo Industrial de Manaus (PIM), government agencies, healthcare providers, and educational institutions through contracted R&D projects, accredited P&D work under Brazil's Informatics Law, and execution of public policy programs.

Product overview

FPFtech is a private technology research and development center offering a diversified portfolio of software and hardware solutions across multiple verticals including Industrial Automation (IoT, drones, electronic testing systems), Corporate Management (HR, training, budget, inventory), Healthcare (hospital management, occupational health), Education (learning platforms, accessibility tools), Assistive Technologies (hands-free computer control), Wearables and Mobile Apps (games, educational apps), and Bioeconomy (biodiversity-based products). The portfolio also includes social programs like free IT training (CTI with 23,000+ graduates), a Kanban X digital project management tool, and educational services from technical courses to undergraduate programs. The company operates as a multi-product platform with solutions addressing Industrial Zone 4.0, digital security via VR, electronic systems testing, and sustainable Amazon biotechnology research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nexus AI-powered electronic device management solution using algorithms for managing and monitoring electronic systems, aimed at industrial operators.
• HAWK-T1 STB Automation Sequential automated testing system for up to eight Set-top Box units, used by electronics manufacturers.
• HAWK-T1RG Router Automation Sequential automated testing system for up to nine routers, used by telecom equipment manufacturers.
• Wifi Module Test System Router testing system for Wi-Fi modules integrated inside Set-top Box devices.
• Electric Car (Carro Elétrico) Vehicle automation solution covering the development of essential electronic and embedded components for electric vehicles.
• Digital Security (VR Training) Virtual Reality-based training solution for employee capacity building on workplace accident prevention, targeted at industrial safety teams.
• KanBan Eletrônico (Electronic Kanban) Software and hardware solution for controlling production line stops and material movement through an electronic kanban system with real-time production, individual production time, and stop time monitoring for manufacturing lines.
• Kanban X Free online digital Kanban tool for product development teams enabling self-management, workflow customization with sub-tracks, flags, user movement, and agile metrics (CFD, throughput, lead time). Premium version planned.
• Drones para Inventários Fully automated inventory management solution using drones with real-time data counting and reporting for warehouses and factories.
• Autobox Automation of the Set-top Box product packaging line for electronics manufacturers.
• ESD Control Electrostatic discharge protection system combining hardware and software components for electronics manufacturing environments.
• Starlight Remote control and monitoring technology for lighting networks in industrial and commercial facilities.
• VRA Controller Intelligent interface for dosage control and automation in industrial environments such as chemical dosing processes.
• Drone para Segurança Drone solution developed for protection and security applications such as perimeter surveillance.
• Reconhecimento Facial Innovative facial recognition solution for intelligent access control in facilities and buildings.
• Automação da Linha de Pedras Sanitárias Automation solution for sanitary ware (toilet/bath products) production lines in manufacturing facilities.
• iTraining Training control and planning solution that automatically surveys training needs and manages mandatory/desirable training requirements by position, targeted at corporate HR departments.
• FoxManager PDV Point of sale solution for processing sales transactions in retail environments.
• RH Control Web and mobile system for managing absenteeism and turnover in corporate HR departments.
• Overtime X Web system for managing and controlling overtime and extra hours for payroll and HR teams.
• Gestão de Orçamento Software solution for tracking the full budget lifecycle of organizations including planning, allocation, and tracking.
• Gestão de Matéria-Prima Solution for optimizing raw material control used in manufacturing processes and supply operations.
• AR Platform Dynamic training and instruction platform using augmented reality technology for procedure training delivered via AR glasses in industrial environments.
• Pesquisa de Clima Web and mobile solution for conducting organizational climate surveys across departments.
• Projeção de Estoque Web solution for material stock control and projection, supporting inventory planning.
• Smart Campus Computational security solution for K-12 schools enabling student monitoring within campus and during school dismissal.
• Apto Online teaching platform with accessibility resources for inclusive education in schools.
• Central Aprimora Centralized web management system for educational platform usage and administration.
• SmartLab Integrated educational content platform for transforming classroom education in institutions.
• Matematóide Educational application for mathematics teaching targeted at children in primary education.
• ABC Libras Application for learning Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) showing representation in video format.
• Community (Educational Social Network) Educational content sharing solution functioning as a social network for teachers and students.
• Education Hub Educational solution addressing the specificities of institutional teaching in K-12 schools.
• SIMAIS Educational results indicator system platform used in the state of Amazonas for school performance tracking.
• Aprimora Smart Cross-platform web application (web, iOS, and Android) for accessing FPFtech educational platform content on mobile and desktop.
• Centro de Treinamento em Informática (CTI) Social responsibility project offering free basic informatics and web programming courses that has trained over 23,000 students since 2000.
• Curso de Férias Vacation technology training course divided into three modules for youth.
• EHS (Environment, Health, Safety) Solution for automating occupational health, safety, and environment processes, meeting legal requirements related to occupational health and environment in industrial workplaces.
• Safira Integrated software solution for physicians and medical staff in clinical practice.
• Sistema de Gestão Hospitalar Solution enabling hospitals to perform complete management of medical records, patient history archiving, and clinical data.
• ActiveIris Assistive technology solution using head movement control via webcam for hands-free computer use by people with physical disabilities.
• NovIR Fiscal intelligence platform facilitating income tax declaration processes for individual taxpayers.
• Curso Técnico em Desenvolvimento de Software 18-month technical course covering programming from basics to applications, web and mobile development with React and Node.js, database and API integration, DevOps with Git and GitHub, UX/UI design, and a final portfolio project.
• Curso Técnico em Automação Industrial Technical course focusing on industrial automation and control processes with emphasis on PLCs, sensors, automated systems, and control systems development and instrumentation.
• Faculdade FPFtech Higher education institution offering undergraduate programs in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Industrial Automation Technology Technologist, leveraging 16,000+ m² of integrated infrastructure with technology labs and innovation spaces.
• Ensino Médio Técnico FPFtech Technical high school program combining secondary education with technical training in Software Development, operating from 7h to 16h30 with integrated access to the Hawk Innovation Center, WIT Incubator, and ICT FPFtech.
• Gestão para a Transformação Digital (Postgraduate Course) 400-hour postgraduate course in Digital Transformation Management developed in partnership with FIA Business School, 80% in-person in Manaus and 20% online, focused on Industry 4.0 leadership for the Manaus Industrial Zone.
• Lei de Informática R&D Project Services Accredited P&D project execution services under Brazil's Lei de Informática for industrial companies in the Polo Industrial de Manaus, leveraging FPFtech's MCTI and Suframa accreditations.
• Priority Program Execution Services (PPEI / PPI4.0 / PPBio) Execution of public policy priority programs for PPEI/SOFTEX (innovative entrepreneurship), PPI4.0/CITS (Industry 4.0 modernization), and PPBio/IDESAM (bioeconomy from Amazon biodiversity).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over R$1 billion in executed projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025FPFtech and UEA won the election to host the 36th Anprotec Conference in 2026 with 49 votes to 9 over the competing proposal. The conference is the main event in Brazil and one of the most relevant in Latin America for promoting innovation environments and innovative entrepreneurship ecosystems.
• PPBio Partner Companies (40+ companies)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025More than 40 companies participate as sponsors in the PPBio (Priority Program for Bioeconomy), which has supported 225 new processes, products and services in the Western Amazon states and Amapá.
• FIA Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership with FIA Business School (one of the most respected business schools in Brazil and Latin America) to launch the first postgraduate course 'Gestão para a Transformação Digital' (400 hours, 80% in-person in Manaus, 20% online). The course targets leaders, managers and professionals in the productive sector to form talents that drive the transition of local industries to Industry 4.0 era.
• SOFTEX (PPEI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPEI - Programa Prioritário de Fomento ao Empreendedorismo Inovador. FPFtech acts as executing institution for this priority program focused on innovative entrepreneurship development.
• CITS (PPI4.0)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPI4.0 - Programa Prioritário de Indústria 4.0 e Modernização Industrial. FPFtech acts as executing institution for this priority program focused on Industry 4.0 and industrial modernization.
• IDESAM (PPBio)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPPBio - Programa Prioritário de Bioeconomia. FPFtech acts as executing institution for this priority program focused on bioeconomy and sustainable development from Amazon biodiversity.
• Superintendência da Zona Franca de Manaus (Suframa)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited institution for P&D projects under Lei de Informática and executing public policies. Suframa is the government agency overseeing the Free Trade Zone of Manaus.
• Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MCTI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited with MCTI for developing research and development projects under Brazil's Informatics Law.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CESAR: CESAR is a private nonprofit innovation center in Recife, Brazil that conducts applied R&D, product development, and tech education for industry. Like FPFtech, it operates incubators, training programs, and serves as an R&D partner for industrial clients, making it a directly comparable Brazilian innovation foundation.
• Fundação CPqD: Fundação CPqD is a Brazilian nonprofit R&D foundation focused on telecommunications, software, and emerging tech. It shares FPFtech's foundation-based R&D services model and serves enterprise and government clients across multiple verticals.
• Instituto Eldorado: Instituto Eldorado is a private nonprofit technology R&D institute in Campinas, Brazil, providing custom software, embedded systems and product development for leading tech firms. Comparable to FPFtech in serving as a contract R&D execution vehicle for industrial partners.
• EMBRAPII: EMBRAPII is a Brazilian social organization that co-funds industrial R&D projects with accredited research institutions. It overlaps with FPFtech's Lei de Informática-style R&D intermediation role and is a structural peer in the Brazilian industrial R&D ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Senai (Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial): Senai operates a national network of industrial training institutes and technology centers across Brazil, including automation and Industry 4.0 programs. While much larger and broader than FPFtech, it competes for similar industrial training and applied R&D mandates.
• SENAI CIMATEC: SENAI CIMATEC is one of Brazil's largest industrial technology and education centers, offering R&D, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 services. It is a broader incumbent version of FPFtech's industrial R&D and training model, but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Fraunhofer Society: Fraunhofer is Germany's global leader in applied research institutes, with dozens of institutes doing contract R&D for industry. As the most established nonprofit applied R&D model in the world, it provides a strategic/structural reference for what FPFtech could scale into as an applied R&D platform.
• SRI International: SRI International is a large US nonprofit R&D institute conducting applied research in physical, life sciences, and engineering for government and industry. It is a broader incumbent analog to FPFtech's applied R&D services model with comparable institutional structure.

Emerging players

• Ci&T: Ci&T is a Brazilian-founded global digital engineering services firm that delivers software development, embedded systems and digital transformation for enterprises. It overlaps with FPFtech's industrial software and embedded systems capabilities but operates as a commercial services firm.
• Stefanini: Stefanini is a large Brazilian IT services and consulting group offering digital transformation, IoT, and industrial automation services globally. It is an emerging commercial competitor to FPFtech's industrial IT and Industry 4.0 services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FPFtech
• Facebookfacebook.com/fpftech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fpf
• Instagraminstagram.com/fpf.tech
• Xx.com/fpftech

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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