Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología

What Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología does

The Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología (OCyT) is a Colombian non-profit research center established in 1999 and headquartered in Bogotá, dedicated to producing, analyzing, and interpreting Science, Technology, and Innovation (CTeI) indicators that inform public policy and equitable development. The organization serves primarily governmental institutions at national, regional, and local levels, along with the research community, productive sector, and general citizens, by providing reliable statistical measurement of scientific activity across Colombia.

OCyT's core technology is a data analytics and indicators production platform organized around six thematic areas: bibliometrics, ACTeI investment, innovation, capabilities, social appropriation of S&T, and science policy. The platform comprises a main data portal (Portal de datos), regional dashboards (Tableros Regionales) covering all Colombian departments, and three specialized microsites dedicated to investment, bibliometrics, and capabilities measurement. Additional outputs include the Sapiencia visualization platform, the Atlas del conocimiento, the annual Informe de Indicadores de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, the ConCiencia de Datos bulletin, regional forums, and journalism training workshops. Two of its statistical products have received DANE quality certification, validating compliance with national standards for official statistics.

The organization operates on a non-commercial model, providing services to public sector entities and disseminating open-access data. Distribution occurs through self-serve digital portals, institutional partnerships with regional actors (Ruta N Medellín, Innovation Santander, DANE, INEC), and a multi-channel presence across social media, newsletters, and events. Revenue is not commercially generated and is not disclosed; the entity functions as a public-interest research observatory rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología

Legal name

Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología

Website

https://ocyt.org.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología (OCyT) is a Colombian non-profit research center that produces and analyzes Science, Technology, and Innovation indicators for governmental institutions, the research community, and the productive sector.

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Product category

Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators and Analytics

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC)

Keywords

• Science technology indicators
• Bibliometric analysis
• Innovation measurement
• Public policy research
• Regional CTeI dashboards

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OCyT is a nonprofit research center that measures, characterizes, and analyzes Science, Technology and Innovation (CTeI) activity in Colombia. It produces official CTeI indicators and statistical products through a unified set of data portals (Portal de datos, Tableros Regionales) and thematic microsites covering investment, bibliometrics, and capabilities, complemented by reports, dashboards, training workshops, and advisory services for government institutions and the research community.

Product overview

The Observatorio Colombiano de Ciencia y Tecnología (OCyT) operates as a national research center focused on measuring, characterizing, and analyzing Science, Technology, and Innovation (CTeI) information in Colombia. The organization offers a unified platform combining data portals and thematic microsites, including the Portal de datos for statistical information access, Tableros Regionales for department-level CTeI dashboards, and specialized Micrositios for Investment (inversión), Bibliometrics (bibliometría), and Capabilities (capacidades). The portfolio also includes research products such as the Atlas del conocimiento, Sapiencia platform, and the annual Informe de Indicadores de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, complemented by training services like the Taller Latinoamericano de Periodismo de Ciencia and regional engagement through Foros Regionales.

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Products and services

• Portal de datos Data portal providing CTeI information available for consultation and download organized by thematic areas, used by government institutions, researchers, and the productive sector to access official indicators.
• Tableros Regionales Regional dashboards presenting relevant Science, Technology and Innovation information organized by Colombian departments, enabling regional-level CTeI measurement.
• Micrositio Inversión Dedicated microsite focusing on national investment in Science, Technology and Innovation activities (ACTeI), providing updated investment indicators.
• Micrositio Bibliometría Dedicated microsite for bibliometric analysis and scientific production indicators, supporting research on the dynamics of scientific output across knowledge areas.
• Micrositio Capacidades Dedicated microsite for measuring individual and collective capabilities in Science, Technology and Innovation activities and their formation and participation.
• Sapiencia Platform for analyzing and visualizing scientific knowledge data and CTeI indicators.
• Foros Regionales Regional forums facilitating conversations about regional CTeI indicators and their scope with government, research, and productive sector stakeholders.
• Atlas del conocimiento Knowledge atlas documenting scientific and technological capabilities across Colombian departments.
• Taller Latinoamericano de Periodismo de Ciencia Training workshop delivered in partnership with La Silla Vacía to strengthen communication and dissemination capabilities for Science, Technology and Innovation in Latin America.
• Informe de Indicadores de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Annual report presenting CTeI indicators for Colombia, providing statistical analysis of scientific activity nationwide and serving as a reference publication for policy and research audiences.
• Boletín ConCiencia de Datos Periodic bulletin publication analyzing CTeI data trends and measurement methodologies, covering topics such as ACTI investment indicators, digital challenges, regional dashboards, and CTeI policy analysis.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ruta N (Medellín)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Strategic alliance to strengthen the Medellín Observatory and enhance regional CTeI measurement capabilities in the Antioquia region.
• SENACyT (Panama)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024OCyT and SENACyT united forces to create a new Panamanian Observatory of Science and Technology, sharing methodology and technical expertise for establishing CTeI measurement systems in Panama.
• La Silla VacíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Alliance for the Latin American Science Journalism Workshop, providing digital journalism tools and techniques to strengthen capacities for communicating CTeI among professionals.
• DANE (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDANE certified the quality of two OCyT statistics in statistical production, demonstrating compliance with national quality standards for official statistics.
• RedPop (Red de Popularización de la Ciencia y Tecnología de América Latina y el Caribe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on methodology development for fake news identification in the Latin American context, supporting science communication efforts.
• Polytechnic GrancolombianominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew associate joining OCyT's network of partners and strategic allies in the CTeI ecosystem.
• SAPienciaminorOthersCollaboration on education and science promotion initiatives through the SAPiencia platform.
• INEC (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCyT trained INEC in consolidating innovation measurement methodologies, strengthening national statistical capabilities.
• Colombian Armed Forces - Centro de Desarrollo Tecnológico NavalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint work to strengthen the Naval Technological Development Center through CTeI indicators and measurement support.
• Innovation SantanderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with Innovation Santander to help companies in the region measure their impact in science and technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS): International organization providing global statistics on education, science, technology, culture, and innovation. Comparable in producing CTeI indicators and offering international statistical standards.
• Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías (CONAHCYT): Mexico's national science and technology council, which manages CTeI measurement, funding, and policy at a much larger scale. Broader scope than OCyT but comparable in producing official CTeI statistics and supporting policy formulation.
• OECD Science, Technology and R&D Statistics (MSTI): International standards body for science, technology, and R&D statistics. OCyT adapts its frameworks from OECD methodologies (e.g., the IDIC is adapted from international metrics), making it both a direct comparable and a methodology source.

Others

• Digital Science (Dimensions): Research information platform providing bibliometric and research analytics. Comparable in producing research measurement and analytics tools, with a more commercial orientation than OCyT's official statistics mandate.
• SCImago: Research institution rankings and bibliometric analytics platform. Comparable in producing bibliometric indicators and scientific publication rankings, often used in conjunction with OCyT's data products.
• Clarivate (Web of Science): Major provider of scientific research data and bibliometric analytics through Web of Science. Comparable in producing research indicators, bibliometric products, and citation analytics used by research institutions.
• Elsevier SciVal: Commercial research analytics platform providing bibliometric analysis and research performance benchmarking for institutions globally. Comparable in offering bibliometric and research analytics tools, though operating as a commercial SaaS product.

Regional players

• Minciencias (Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación): Colombian ministry overseeing science, technology, and innovation policy. OCyT works with Minciencias as a key government partner, providing CTeI indicators for policy formulation and evaluation. Operates in the same national ecosystem but as a policy-making entity rather than a research observator

Direct peers

• Observatorio Argentino de Ciencia, Tecnología y Sociedad (OACyT): Argentine CTeI observatory producing similar statistical indicators, bibliometric analysis, and innovation measurement for Argentina. Comparable scope, mission, and product portfolio (data portals, dashboards, regional reports) to OCyT.
• RICYT (Red de Indicadores de Ciencia y Tecnología): Regional network of CTeI indicators in Iberoamerica, providing similar statistical measurement and indicator production for science, technology, and innovation across Latin America and Spain. OCyT is a member network contributor providing Colombian data.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/OCyTCol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/observatorio-colombiano-de-ciencia-y-tecnologia
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocytcolombia

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