What Poli Júnior does

Poli Júnior is a non-profit student-run engineering consulting association (associação sem fins lucrativos) founded in 1989 at the Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), the top-ranked engineering school in Latin America. It was the first junior engineering company in Brazil and is currently the largest junior enterprise in the country, with 900+ projects completed over 34+ years and a self-reported NPS of 93. The organization delivers professional services across five core practice areas: (1) Arquitetura e Engenharia Civil, including BIM-enabled architectural design, structural, hydrossanitary, and electrical projects; (2) Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Software, covering websites, mobile apps, and internal management platforms (CRM, ERP, automation); (3) Gestão Empresarial e Consultoria, including market research, strategic planning, and process management using methodologies such as Design Sprint, VSM, and A3; (4) Inteligência e Análise de Dados, providing BI dashboards, predictive analytics in Python and PowerBI, and AI-powered chatbots and document analysis; and (5) Inovação e Empreendedorismo, supporting digital product discovery and MVP development. Sub-brands include the Workshop Integrativo recruitment fair and Poli Ventures LP.

The firm serves a heterogeneous client base spanning individual homeowners and micro-businesses (e.g., Casa Teixo, Pedro Solfa) through startups (Wilu, Manu Help, NordMoney) to large enterprises including Gerdau, St. Marche, Chilli Beans, Centauro, Habib's, Banco Pine, MDS Group, VTel, and Zoetis Brasil. All projects are quoted individually rather than sold under standard pricing, and distribution is direct via website, WhatsApp, email, and phone with no reseller or intermediary channel. Strategic advisory partnerships with McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Accenture, and Oliver Wyman provide methodology training and mentorship. As a junior enterprise under the Movimento Empresa Júnior (MEJ) framework, the organization has no parent company, no external institutional investors, no disclosed revenue, and governance is exercised by rotating student members.

Name

Poli Júnior

Legal name

Poli Júnior - Empresa Júnior de Engenharia da Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo

Website

https://polijunior.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Poli Júnior is a non-profit student-run engineering consultancy at Universidade de São Paulo, delivering architecture, software development, business consulting, and data analytics services to enterprises and individuals across Brazil since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Program & Portfolio Management (PPM) (EDABAHAB)

Keywords

• Engineering consulting services
• Civil engineering design
• Software development services
• Business management consulting
• Data analytics services

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Architecture Services: Revenue from civil engineering, architecture, and complementary projects (structural, hydraulic, electrical) for residential and commercial construction.
2. Software Development Services: Revenue from development of websites, mobile apps, and internal management software platforms.
3. Business Consulting Services: Revenue from business management consulting, market research, strategic planning, and process management services.
4. Data Analytics and AI Services: Revenue from data analysis, business intelligence, and AI-powered insights for clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Poli Júnior is a non-profit junior engineering company that delivers consulting, engineering design, software development, and business advisory services. Founded in 1989 and headquartered at the Escola Politécnica da USP (University of São Paulo), it is the first and largest junior engineering company in Brazil. The firm is staffed by undergraduate and graduate students from USP who execute paid projects for corporate clients across multiple engineering and business domains.

Product overview

Poli Júnior offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineering and technology services organized into five core practice areas: (1) Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Software covering custom websites, mobile apps, and internal management systems; (2) Gestão Empresarial e Consultoria providing market research, strategic planning, and process management; (3) Arquitetura e Engenharia Civil delivering architectural projects, interior design, and complementary engineering disciplines using BIM technology; (4) Inteligência e Análise de Dados transforming business data into actionable insights; and (5) Inovação e Empreendedorismo guiding digital product development from discovery to market launch. The company operates as a junior enterprise from Escola Politécnica da USP, combining academic expertise with practical consulting to serve clients ranging from individuals to large corporations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Workshop Integrativo: The largest recruitment fair in Latin America, organized annually by Poli Júnior at the USP campus, connecting students from universities across Brazil with major companies.
• Poli Ventures LP

Products and services

• Arquitetura e Engenharia Civil Architecture and civil engineering services covering structural design, building projects, and construction consulting for corporate and institutional clients.
• Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento de Software Custom software development services including websites, mobile applications, and bespoke internal management systems, built and delivered by engineering student teams for business clients.
• Gestão Empresarial e Consultoria Business management consulting covering market research, strategic planning, and process optimization for corporate clients seeking operational improvements.
• Inteligência e Análise de Dados Data intelligence and analytics services that help corporate clients transform data into actionable business insights and decision support.
• Inovação e Empreendedorismo Innovation and entrepreneurship advisory services supporting corporate clients and aspiring entrepreneurs with ideation, venture validation, and innovation program execution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in processing time
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• McKinsey & CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop global management consulting firm that supports Poli Júnior's development. Mentorship and knowledge sharing arrangement where McKinsey provides guidance to help develop solutions and professional growth for junior enterprise members.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading global management consulting firm partnering with Poli Júnior. Provides strategic mentorship and development support to enhance the junior company's consulting capabilities and professional training.
• Bain & CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier global management consulting firm that partners with Poli Júnior. Offers professional development resources and strategic guidance to support the junior enterprise's growth and capabilities.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional services company that partners with Poli Júnior, providing technology and consulting expertise support for member development and project delivery.
• Escola Politécnica da USPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe School of Engineering at the University of São Paulo (Poli-USP), Latin America's top engineering school. Provides institutional support, faculty mentorship, student talent, and academic resources to Poli Júnior as its official junior enterprise.
• Oliver WymancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal management consulting firm specializing in risk management and strategy. Supports Poli Júnior's professional development with mentorship and expertise sharing.
• Grupo SafracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Brazilian banking and financial services group that partners with Poli Júnior for member development and potential project collaboration opportunities.
• HLG CapitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate equity and investment firm that partners with Poli Júnior, potentially providing investment knowledge and business development support.
• L'OréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal cosmetics and beauty company that partners with Poli Júnior, providing industry insights and potential collaboration opportunities.
• StoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian fintech company that partners with Poli Júnior, offering technology sector insights and potential project collaboration.
• VisagiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement consulting firm specializing in strategy and operations that partners with Poli Júnior for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Brasil Júnior (Brazilian Junior Enterprise Movement)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe governing body of the Brazilian Junior Enterprise Movement (MEJ) that connects and supports all junior companies in Brazil, including Poli Júnior.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with strong Brazilian operations, focused on software engineering, data, and AI - directly comparable to Poli Júnior's technology and inteligência/análise de dados practice areas.
• Falconi: Largest Brazilian-born management consulting firm, specializing in operations excellence and process improvement - the same domain where Poli Júnior delivered the Gerdau and Banco Pine outcomes. Competes for similar enterprise mandates at much larger scale.
• CI&T: Brazilian-origin global technology and digital consulting firm (NYSE: CINT). Directly competes with Poli Júnior's software development and data analytics practice, but at substantially larger scale and with paid, permanent teams.
• Compass UOL: Brazilian technology consulting firm focused on digital transformation, cloud, and software engineering. Comparable to Poli Júnior's technology and development practice, competing for similar enterprise digital mandates in Brazil.
• Concremat: One of Brazil's largest engineering consultancies, covering infrastructure, civil engineering, and BIM-enabled project design. Direct competitor to Poli Júnior's architecture and civil engineering practice, but operating as a paid commercial firm.
• Stefanini: Major Brazilian IT consulting and digital transformation firm with global operations. Comparable to Poli Júnior across software development, ERP/CRM implementation, and data analytics services, but at enterprise scale with paid consultants.

Direct peers

• Insper Júnior: Junior enterprise of Insper, providing business and technology consulting services to enterprise clients. Comparable to Poli Júnior through the same Movimento Empresa Júnior (MEJ) framework, similar project-based services, and similar reliance on top-tier Brazilian university talent.
• Mauá Júnior: Engineering junior enterprise from Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, offering civil engineering, mechanical, and electrical project services. Directly comparable to Poli Júnior's engineering practice area under the same MEJ framework.
• FGV Júnior: FGV Júnior is the junior enterprise of FGV EAESP, Brazil's top business school, offering management consulting and market research services. It is the closest direct peer in the Brazilian junior enterprise ecosystem and competes for the same enterprise clients with a similar volunteer-driven, university-affiliated model.

Emerging players

• Visagio: Brazilian management consulting firm specializing in operations and strategy that is explicitly listed as a Poli Júnior partner. Provides similar process management, VSM/A3-style consulting, and serves overlapping enterprise clients in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/polijuniorusp
• Xx.com/poli_junior

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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