LSI-TEC

What LSI-TEC does

LSI-TEC (Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis Tecnológico) is a Brazilian non-profit Instituição de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) headquartered in São Paulo, founded in 2004 by researchers from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (Poli-USP) and directed by USP professors. The organization operates as a hybrid research and applied R&D services provider, with service lines covering mobile development, hardware design, software development, IoT, Industry 4.0, and education technology, alongside a unique MIFARE Level 2 certification service through an exclusive NXP partnership that makes it the only accredited laboratory in the Americas.

The company's core technology stack integrates hardware capabilities (PCB design, SMT prototyping lines, single-board computers via the Caninos Loucos platform, integrated circuit design exemplified by the tt0307f transformer monitoring chip) with software and AI/ML capabilities (cloud platforms, edge computing, predictive analytics, computer vision for healthcare applications). Its product portfolio includes both custom R&D deliverables and productized offerings such as FisioCloud (tele-physiotherapy SaaS), InfraID (RFID inventory), Collect Machine (smart waste), PontoLink (event audio), and Ayken (IoT irrigation). The organization maintains flagship educational programs including FEBRACE (Brazil's largest K-12 science fair since 2003), CodeIoT MOOC (89,000+ training hours across 13 countries), Campus Mobile, and APICE.

LSI-TEC's business model is structurally distinctive: as a non-profit, it generates operating revenue primarily through Embrapii non-reimbursable co-investment (covering up to 33-40% for large enterprises, up to 50% for SMEs, and up to 80% for micro-enterprises/startups), with clients funding the remainder through direct R&D contracts. Additional revenue streams include MIFARE certification services (quote-based pricing for global clients), supplementary Sebra funding for small businesses (up to R$150,000), and partnership income from corporate sponsors (Samsung, Instituto Claro, Siemens Stiftung, BNDES, FINEP). Customer segments span large industrial corporations, SMEs, startups, and government entities across electronics, semiconductors, healthcare, agriculture, and education verticals, with 82 named clients and 436 completed projects to date. The organization employs approximately 288 total collaborators, with a specialized Embrapii unit of around 25 researchers including PhDs and master's degree holders.

Name

LSI-TEC

Legal name

Associação do Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis Tecnológico

Website

https://lsitec.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LSI-TEC is a Brazilian non-profit ICT institute directed by University of São Paulo professors, providing applied R&D services in IoT, hardware, software, and Industry 4.0 to industrial clients. It serves as the sole MIFARE certification laboratory in the Americas via an NXP partnership and operates as an Embrapii-funded R&D unit since 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial R&D and Technology Development Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance (BPADAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), Student Safety, Wellbeing & SEL Technology (Monitoring, Reporting) (EDAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• IoT development services
• Hardware prototyping services
• Industry 4.0 consulting
• MIFARE certification services
• Custom embedded systems

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

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. Embrapii Non-Reimbursable Co-Investment: The primary revenue mechanism is Embrapii co-investment in R&D projects. Embrapii provides non-reimbursable (non-repayable) funding to companies developing innovation projects in partnership with the LSI-TEC Embrapii unit. For large companies (revenue above R$90 million/year), Embrapii funds up to 33-40% of project value; for small and medium enterprises, up to 50%; and for micro enterprises, MEIs, and startups, up to 80%. LSI-TEC serves as the executing research unit, contributing technical infrastructure, expertise, and part of project resources.
2. Client-Funded R&D Contracts: Companies directly fund the portion of R&D project costs not covered by Embrapii co-investment. This includes large corporations, SMEs, startups, and government entities that contract LSI-TEC for technology development services in IoT, Industry 4.0, hardware, software, and mobile development.
3. MIFARE Certification Services: Revenue generated from certification testing and consulting services for companies seeking NXP MIFARE Level 2 functional certification for their inlays, cards, and terminals. LSI-TEC is the only certified laboratory in the Americas.
4. Sebrae Co-Funding for Small Businesses: Additional non-reimbursable funding from the Embrapii-Sebrae partnership: small companies can receive up to R$150,000 supplementary funding from Sebra, on top of Embrapii contributions. For small enterprises, total non-reimbursable support can cover up to 70% of the company's portion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

LSI-TEC is a private non-profit Science and Technology Institution (ICT) that delivers applied R&D and technology development services across six service lines — Mobile Development, Hardware Development, Software Development, IoT Development, Industry 4.0, and Education Technologies — plus MIFARE Level 2 certification testing. As an accredited Embrapii unit, it co-funds projects with companies of all sizes, building integrated IoT solutions, embedded hardware, cloud platforms, and certified electronic products for industrial and healthcare clients.

Product overview

LSI-TEC (Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis Tecnológico) is an Instituição de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT) directed by professors from the University of São Paulo. It operates as an Embrapii-accredited unit focused on Internet of Things and Manufatura 4.0, providing technology development services across six service lines — Desenvolvimento Mobile, Desenvolvimento de Hardware, Desenvolvimento de Software, Desenvolvimento IoT, Indústria 4.0, and Tecnologias para Educação — plus a MIFARE certification service. Its product portfolio includes the FisioCloud telehealth platform, InfraID RFID inventory management system, Collect Machine smart waste collection solution, PontoLink event audio solution, and Ayken IoT irrigation controller, alongside the Caninos Loucos SBC hardware platform and the tt0307f transformer monitoring chip. LSI-TEC also runs educational initiatives including the APICE and CodeIoT learning platforms, the FEBRACE science fair, and the Campus Mobile innovation contest. The company co-finances R&D projects with companies of all sizes through Embrapii, with up to 80% funding support for MPEs and startups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FisioCloud: A SaaS tele-physiotherapy platform developed by the LSI-TEC Embrapii unit, enabling prescription of personalized exercises, video instructions, automatic reminders, and remote patient monitoring.
• Caninos Loucos
• FEBRACE
• Campus Mobile
• Code IoT
• APICE
• Unidade Embrapii LSI-TEC

Products and services

• Desenvolvimento Mobile

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% non-reimbursable project funding through Embrapii for qualifying companies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

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

• EMBRAPII (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Industrial)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2022LSI-TEC has been an accredited Embrapii unit since 2023 (selected via Embrapii Public Call 02/2021), specializing in Integrated Solutions for IoT and Manufacturing 4.0 applications. Embrapii provides non-reimbursable co-investment funding (up to 40% for large companies, up to 80% for small enterprises) for R&D projects executed by LSI-TEC. The organization is one of 93 Embrapii units across Brazil and participates in the Prospectores Embrapii Program (PPE).
• Universidade de São Paulo (USP) / Escola Politécnica da USP (Poli-USP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSI-TEC was created in 2004 by researchers from the LSI (Laboratório de Sistemas Integráveis) of Poli-USP and is directed by USP professors. The organization maintains close ties with the university's research ecosystem, enabling knowledge transfer and collaborative projects. DNA USP innovation initiative is listed as a related organization.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership formalized in 2016 making LSI-TEC the first MIFARE certification institute in the Americas and second globally. LSI-TEC performs MIFARE Functional Certification Level 2 in compliance with ISO/IEC 14443 and ISO/IEC 10373-6 standards, serving as the recommended certification body for the Americas. NXP provides the certification framework, test specifications, and ongoing technical guidance. LSI-TEC has certified over 40 card models since the partnership began.
• Instituto ClaromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Claro (CSR arm of Claro, the largest telecommunications company in Latin America) partners with LSI-TEC on the Campus Mobile innovation contest, which has impacted over 9,400 students and recent graduates. Instituto Claro provides sponsorship and strategic direction, while LSI-TEC provides execution and scientific coordination through Prof. Roseli de Deus Lopes. Additional support comes from beOn Claro innovation hub.
• SamsungmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamsung partners with LSI-TEC on multiple education technology initiatives: CodeIoT (free MOOC platform delivering 89,000+ hours of IoT/programming courses across 13 countries since 2017), Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) IT education program for youth, and FEBRACE science fair. These partnerships span educational technology, skills development, and science outreach.
• FEBRACE (Feira Brasileira de Ciências e Engenharia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSI-TEC organizes and hosts FEBRACE, Brazil's largest science and engineering fair for K-12 students, held annually at USP since 2003. FEBRACE is affiliated with ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair). Major institutional partners include CAPES, CNPq, MCTI, MEC, US Embassy, UNESCO, Samsung, SEBRAE, Oracle, Petrobras, Rede Globo, TV Cultura, Manual do Mundo, and Votorantim.
• Siemens Stiftung (Fundação Siemens Brasil)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundação Siemens Brasil partners with LSI-TEC on STEAM São Paulo teacher training program and the Mostra de Ciências STEAM Jundiaí initiative, in partnership with Poli-USP. Additional Siemens-supported initiatives include STEAM Conexões (2nd edition), Desafio de Inovação Instituto 3M, and the CodeIoT platform. Siemens Brasil provides ongoing funding and strategic guidance for STEAM education in public schools.
• CodeIOTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCodeIOT is a digital education platform (MOOC) developed and maintained by LSI-TEC in partnership with Samsung, offering free courses in IoT, programming, electronics, Arduino, and mobile development. Since 2017, the platform has delivered over 89,000 hours of training to participants from 13 countries, with content available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
• Caninos LoucoscoreTechnology or IntegrationCaninos Loucos is a line of Single Board Computers (SBCs) developed for embedded sensing and IoT applications, widely used in LSI-TEC projects and the broader Brazilian maker community. LSI-TEC is shown as a partner/organizer on Caninos Loucos materials, and the platform is part of LSI-TEC's IoT ecosystem.
• Abinee (Associação Brasileira da Indústria Elétrica e Eletrônica)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSI-TEC participates in Abinee-led initiatives including the Open Industry Brasil program and semiconductor cooperation activities with the China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA). Abinee represents Brazilian electrical and electronics industry interests.
• TreeTechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreeTech is a Brazilian electronics technology company that partnered with LSI-TEC to develop the tt0307f integrated chip for monitoring power transformers. TreeTech provided technical specifications and industry expertise, while LSI-TEC provided chip design and development. The resulting chip is incorporated into TreeTech's new product line.
• FisioCloudmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFisioCloud is a tele-physiotherapy SaaS platform co-developed with the LSI-TEC Embrapii unit. LSI-TEC contributed IoT expertise, cloud platform development, and EMBRAPII co-investment access. FisioCloud provides the physiotherapy domain expertise and commercial platform, with whitelabel capabilities for health clinics and companies.
• China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn April 2025, CSIA visited LSI-TEC and USP as part of a Brazilian mission to explore semiconductor cooperation. The visit followed connections made at IC China 2024 in Beijing. CSIA was received alongside Abinee, Ceitec, Zilia Technologies, and Abisemi to discuss Brazilian semiconductor infrastructure and policy.
• Minerva ControlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinerva Controls was mentioned in the context of Industry 4.0 project demonstrations during the SciBiz event at Inova USP, as a company collaborating with LSI-TEC on connected manufacturing solutions.
• Society for Science (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe US-based Society for Science runs the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), to which FEBRACE (organized by LSI-TEC) is affiliated, enabling Brazilian students to participate in the world's largest pre-university science fair.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CPqD: Brazilian R&D center for telecommunications and IT with similar roots in academia and similar business model offering applied R&D, certification, and technology development services to Brazilian enterprises. Comparable footprint in IoT and software/hardware integration.
• Instituto Eldorado: Brazilian non-profit technology institute based in Campinas, offering R&D services in embedded systems, IoT, microelectronics, and software. Highly comparable profile to LSI-TEC: non-profit ICT, academic ties, SMT lab, industry-funded R&D model.
• CTI Renato Archer: Brazilian federal R&D center focused on information technology, microelectronics, and Industry 4.0. Comparable as a publicly-funded R&D institution offering testing, certification, and applied development services to Brazilian industry.

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major with extensive electronics and wireless certification capabilities. Comparable in the MIFARE/certification service line, though operates globally and at vastly larger scale.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company. Comparable in third-party lab/testing/certification services for electronics and industrial clients, though far broader in industry coverage and global footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC services firm comparable in third-party testing and certification offerings. Overlaps with LSI-TEC's MIFARE certification business and broader industrial testing capabilities, though serves far more verticals and geographies.
• UL Solutions: Global safety certification company comparable in third-party testing/certification of electronics and IoT devices. Much larger in scale and global reach, but competes in the same regulatory compliance and certification domain as LSI-TEC's MIFARE lab.
• Inmetro: Brazil's national metrology and standards institute, which accredits and oversees testing labs. Comparable as a third-party testing and certification authority, though broader in scope (all metrology domains) and government-run rather than non-profit.

Emerging players

• Ceitec: Brazilian government-backed semiconductor company designing and manufacturing chips. Comparable as part of Brazil's emerging semiconductor ecosystem (visited alongside LSI-TEC by CSIA in 2025), though specialized in chip fabrication rather than full-stack IoT R&D services.

Others

• Samsung Research Brazil: Samsung's Brazilian R&D presence, partner of LSI-TEC on CodeIoT and SIC educational programs. Comparable as a corporate-academic R&D collaboration partner in Brazil, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles9 records

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