IATI

What IATI does

IATI – Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação is a private non-profit research institute headquartered in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, founded in 2016. The institute executes Research, Development and Innovation (PDI) projects primarily for the Brazilian energy sector, with dedicated laboratories covering industrial biotechnology, green hydrogen, ultrasonic processes, and environmental studies. IATI holds accreditations from both ANEEL (the National Electric Energy Agency) and ANP (the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency), positioning it as an authorized executor of mandatory R&D investment programs funded by Brazilian energy and petroleum companies.

The institute's technology portfolio spans the full innovation cycle from applied research to market insertion. Core proprietary technologies include the Biodetergente (biodegradable cleaning agent for the electrical sector), the CS CARBONO hybrid combustion system (reaching Technology Readiness Level 7 with demonstrated 15.65% diesel consumption reduction and approximately 6% pollutant gas emissions reduction), the Eletroposto Sustentável (integrated EV charging station with photovoltaic generation and lead-carbon battery storage), the Trilha Verde electric mobility deployment in Fernando de Noronha (18 EVs, 12 ecopostos, two 50 kWp solar plants), the Bioherbicida Sustentável for hydroelectric preservation areas, and the BilgeUp international project producing biosurfactants for maritime bioremediation. IATI also developed Brazil's first functional hydrogen stove prototype. Multiple technologies are registered as intellectual property.

IATI's revenue model is project-based and tied to regulatory R&D mandates. Brazilian energy companies—including EDP Brasil, Neoenergia, CPFL Energia, Karpowership Brasil, Foz do Chapecó Energia, Copergás, and Petrogal Brasil (Galp)—fund PDI projects through ANEEL and ANP regulatory programs, with additional revenue from international grants such as Horizon Europe's Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership. The institute operates with 51–100 employees, maintains a network of contracted researchers anchored by CNPq Level 1A scientist Leonie Asfora Sarubbo, and pursues co-development partnerships with academic institutions (UFPE, Johns Hopkins, University of Naples Federico II, Universitat Jaume I) and corporate research centers (Cepel, CENPES/Petrobras). No commercial product pricing is disclosed, and revenue figures are not publicly reported.

Name

IATI

Legal name

IATI – Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação

Website

https://iati.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IATI – Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação is a Recife, Brazil-based non-profit research institute executing R&D projects in biotechnology, green hydrogen, ultrasonic processes, and energy efficiency, primarily serving Brazilian energy sector companies through ANEEL and ANP regulatory programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Research and Development Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Research and development services
• Energy innovation projects
• Green hydrogen technology
• Industrial biotechnology solutions
• Sustainable energy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Recife

HQ country

Brazil

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PDI Project Funding (ANEEL): Research, Development and Innovation projects funded through the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) program, where energy companies like EDP, Neoenergia, CPFL contribute to R&D projects managed by IATI
2. PDI Project Funding (ANP): Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biocombustibles sector R&D projects funded through the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) programs, including partnerships with companies like Petrogal Brasil
3. International Research Grants: European research funding through Horizon Europe programs, such as the BilgeUp project under the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IATI is a non-profit research institute that executes Research, Development and Innovation (PDI) projects for the energy, oil, gas, and biofuel sectors. It develops proprietary technologies in industrial biotechnology, green hydrogen, ultrasonic processes, and energy efficiency, delivering full-cycle R&D services from applied studies to market insertion through projects funded by Brazilian regulatory agencies ANEEL and ANP and partnerships with energy companies.

Product overview

IATI (Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação) is a Brazilian research, technology and innovation institute that operates as a multi-project portfolio organization. The institute develops solutions in biotechnology, hydrogen technologies, sustainable energy, and environmental technologies. Key products include the Biodetergente for the electrical sector, green hydrogen solutions (Project H2 EDP, CS CARBONO hybrid combustion system), electric mobility infrastructure (Eletroposto Sustentável, E-Lounge, Trilha Verde), environmental solutions (Bioherbicida Sustentável, BilgeUp biosurfactants), and offshore technologies (Tratamento de Cascalho, Tinta Anti-incrustante). Projects are primarily funded through ANEEL and ANP PDI programs, with strategic partnerships with companies like EDP, Neoenergia, Karpowership Brasil, and international consortia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15.65% reduction in diesel consumption with hybrid combustion technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Naples Federico II (UNINA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Coordinator of the BilgeUp international consortium. UNINA leads the research consortium of 6 partners from 5 countries focused on circular economy approaches for maritime industry, transforming ship residues into biotechnological solutions.
• TechnofluidscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026International consortium partner in BilgeUp project contributing to maritime biotechnology solutions research.
• Universitat Jaume IcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026European university partner in BilgeUp consortium providing research expertise in biotechnology applications.
• GTE Karbon Sürdürülebilir Enerji Eğt. Dan. Tic. ve A.Ş. (GTE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Turkish partner in BilgeUp consortium contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
• Citizens in Power (CIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026International nonprofit partner in BilgeUp consortium focused on citizen engagement in sustainable energy transition.
• Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab - Johns Hopkins UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026International collaboration with Johns Hopkins University team for dialogue on industrial policies and low-carbon transition strategies.
• Instituto de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira (IEAPM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025Strategic partnership with Brazil's leading marine science and naval technology research institution with over 40 years of experience.
• Comando Militar do Nordeste (CMNE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Visit from Brazilian Army Northeast Command to explore connections between technological innovation and strategic defense interests.
• iLIKA - Instituto Keizo Asami (UFPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Partnership to boost biotechnology and health research, combining IATI's biotechnology expertise with iLIKA's medical research capabilities.
• Instituto de Tecnologia de Pernambuco (ITEP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2024Meeting to strengthen institutional ties and explore opportunities for future technical-scientific partnerships in Pernambuco.
• NeoenergiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Strategic discussions at ROG.e event for renewable energy innovation and sustainable development in Brazil's energy sector.
• Prefeitura do RecifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Visit from City of Recife's Science and Technology Secretary to align synergies for joint projects in sustainable urban development.
• Iron House Real Estate - Grupo Cornélio BrennandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Real estate developer exploring partnerships for sustainable innovation in the urban development market in Pernambuco.
• Reserva do PaivaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024Sustainable urban planning initiative exploring environmental project collaboration with Brazil's first fully planned neighborhood.
• Copergás - Companhia Pernambucana de GásminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 August 2024Gas distribution company exploring synergies between hydrogen and natural gas for sustainable energy transition in Pernambuco.
• Centro de Tecnologias Estratégicas do Nordeste (CETENE/MCTI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024Partnership strengthening with MCTI technology center to explore joint future technology development projects.
• CENPES - Centro de Pesquisas, Desenvolvimento e Inovação Leopoldo Américo Miguez de Mello (Petrobras)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2024Petrobras research center visit to explore partnership in energy transition technologies. CENPES is one of the world's largest applied research complexes, established in 1963.
• ForeseaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2024Offshore drilling company visit to explore IATI's efficiency and low-carbon hydrogen applications for the oil and gas industry.
• Centro de Pesquisas de Energia Elétrica (Cepel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Visit from Cepel representatives to strengthen partnerships in energy innovation. Cepel is Brazil's most respected science and technology institution for electrical sector, founded by Eletrobras.
• HytroncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2024Long-standing partner in green hydrogen generation projects for the electrical sector, discussing current project execution.
• Instituto de Tecnologia Edson Mororó Moura (ITEMM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Partner in electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects including Eletroposto Sustentável and E-Lounge developments.
• Moura AcumuladoresminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2024Partner in sustainable charging station projects contributing lead-carbon battery technology for national energy storage solutions.
• Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Long-standing academic partnership for joint research projects in energy, biotechnology and environmental studies. UFPE students participate in IATI PIBIC research program.
• UNIVASF - Universidade Federal do Vale do São FranciscominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2024Discussions on research and innovation partnerships with UNIVASF professors in medicinal plants and nanotechnology.
• VivixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2024One of the world's most advanced flat glass factories visited for potential energy efficiency and decarbonization partnerships.
• Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos (CVR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2024Partnership memorandum signed to promote collaborative activities focused on waste valorization and circular economy research.
• SECTI - Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação de PernambucocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2024Pernambuco state government technology secretariat visit to discuss state technology ecosystem development and support.
• FACEPE - Fundação de Amparo à Ciência e Tecnologia de PernambucocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Science foundation visit to discuss science, technology and innovation support, including joint research publication initiatives.
• EDP BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023Partner in Pecém H2V green hydrogen project and EDP Brasil invited IATI to Web Summit RIO 2024 to showcase hydrogen chain advances.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TNO: Dutch applied research organization executing contract R&D across energy transition, industrial biotech, and sustainability. Closely comparable in business model and in serving energy and industrial clients with applied research outputs.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's applied research institute working across energy, biotech, and industrial solutions with similar consortium-driven, industry-funded project portfolio to IATI.
• Lactec: Brazilian technology institute focused on energy and electric-sector R&D with deep ties to utilities and regulators. Directly comparable to IATI's ANEEL-aligned energy R&D mandate and project portfolio.
• IPT - Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas: Brazilian applied research institute providing engineering R&D, testing, and technology services across industrial sectors. Closest domestic analog to IATI in terms of multi-disciplinary applied research portfolio and project execution model.
• SENAI - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Industrial: Brazilian technical and industrial research network with multiple institutes active in applied R&D for industry. Comparable to IATI in combining applied research, technology services, and industry partnerships across energy and manufacturing.
• SINTEF: Norway's largest applied research organization with strong energy, petroleum, and biotech portfolios. Comparable to IATI in executing industry-funded R&D for energy and oil & gas clients.

Broad incumbents

• CSIRO: Australia's national science agency executing applied R&D across energy, manufacturing, biotech, and environment. Comparable scale and mandate to IATI's multi-disciplinary applied research scope, but with substantially larger footprint.
• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's largest applied research organization with institutes covering energy, biotech, manufacturing, and environmental technologies. Operates the same applied-research-to-industry model as IATI at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• NREL - National Renewable Energy Laboratory: U.S. Department of Energy's primary renewable energy and energy-efficiency research laboratory. Overlaps IATI's hydrogen, energy storage, and electric mobility research, but operates at vastly larger scale and budget.

Regional players

• ITP - Instituto de Tecnologia de Pernambuco: Regional technology institute based in Pernambuco state, overlapping IATI's geography. Comparable in mission (regional applied research and industry support) but operating at smaller scale and more locally focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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