Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto

What Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto does

Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (HUPE) is a Brazilian public university hospital founded in 1962 and affiliated with the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). Operating within Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS), HUPE delivers specialized medical care across geriatrics, palliative care, psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, and other specialties to patients referred through the public healthcare network, while simultaneously serving as a teaching and research institution for UERJ's Faculty of Medical Sciences (FCM/UERJ) and other health programs. The hospital is headquartered at Boulevard 28 de Setembro, Vila Isabel, Rio de Janeiro, with additional presence at UERJ's Maracanã campus and a regional Cabo Frio campus for academic outreach. Beyond direct clinical service, HUPE is the institutional anchor for multiple research nuclei (NucEH on human aging, NESA on adolescent health, Nupebe on evidence-based nursing), the InovaHupe innovation incubator, and community outreach programs UnATI and UnAPI.

The hospital's service portfolio combines specialized clinical care, residency and medical training, and clinical research dissemination via its annual Scientific Congress (now in its 64th edition). Technology assets include a telemedicine program coordinated through Telessaúde UERJ — where HUPE was the first public hospital in Rio de Janeiro to offer palliative-care teleconsultation — the VIRTUALIDADE virtual-reality therapeutic project delivered by a multidisciplinary team, and digital poster presentation infrastructure used during the congress. Operational management falls under Director Geral Rui de Teófilo e Figueiredo Filho, with governance aligned to UERJ's Reitora Gulnar Azevedo e Silva.

HUPE generates revenue through four primary streams: SUS reimbursements for clinical services to public-system patients, federal and state government operational allocations routed through UERJ, registration and sponsorship fees from the annual congress (Congresso Hupe), and research grants from agencies such as FAPERJ. The hospital is a state public entity owned and operated by UERJ; it is not publicly traded, publishes no revenue figures, has no disclosed external investors, and does not maintain a venture-style ownership cap table. Its customer base spans SUS-referred patients, UERJ medical and health-science students, and the broader research community participating in congress and research activities.

Name

Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto

Legal name

Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto

Website

https://congresso.hupe.uerj.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (HUPE) is a Brazilian public university hospital in Rio de Janeiro, operated under UERJ within SUS. It delivers specialized clinical care, residency training, and clinical research across geriatrics, palliative care, cardiology, psychiatry, and other specialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Public hospital services
• Medical education programs
• Scientific congress events
• Teleconsultation services
• Clinical research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare System (SUS) Reimbursements: As a university hospital within Brazil's public healthcare system, HUPE receives funding through the SUS for services provided to patients. This includes reimbursements for consultations, procedures, hospitalizations, and specialized treatments.
2. Government University Hospital Funding: Operational funding from federal and state government education and health ministries, allocated through UERJ for teaching hospital activities.
3. Scientific Congress Registration Fees: Revenue generated from the annual scientific congress, including registration fees for healthcare professionals, students, and researchers attending the event.
4. Research Grants and FAPERJ Funding: Research funding from FAPERJ (Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) and other research agencies supporting scientific projects and innovation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (HUPE) is a public university hospital affiliated with the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) that delivers comprehensive medical care across multiple specialties (geriatrics, palliative care, psychiatry, cardiology, oncology) within Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS), trains medical students and residents through residency programs with the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FCM/UERJ), and conducts clinical research disseminated through its annual scientific congress.

Product overview

Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (Hupe) is a university hospital affiliated with the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Uerj). The institution operates as a healthcare services provider with integrated educational and research programs. Its primary offerings include medical care across multiple specialties, scientific congress events (such as the annual Congresso Científico do Hupe), academic hackathons, pre-congress courses, and telehealth/telemedicine consultations. The hospital's digital presence focuses on its scientific congress platform and health education initiatives rather than commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Congresso Hupe: The annual scientific congress organized by Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto, featuring scientific presentations, round tables, conferences, and courses on health topics.
• InovaHupe
• HupeCast
• Brazilian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences (BJHBS)

Products and services

• Multispecialty Healthcare Services
• Congresso Científico do HUPE (Annual Scientific Congress)
• Pre-Congress Courses
• Teleconsultation and Telemedicine Services
• Hackathon Desafio 5.0 (HACKHUPE)
• Medical Residency and Clinical Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 691 scientific submissions received in 2026, setting a new record
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUPE is the university hospital of UERJ, with the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FCM/UERJ) as a key strategic partner. This partnership integrates healthcare delivery, medical education, and scientific research, forming the core institutional structure.
• Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM/UERJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCM/UERJ is the academic partner responsible for medical education and research oversight. The partnership includes shared faculty, residency programs, and joint scientific congress organization (Congresso Hupe and Jornada Acadêmica FCM).
• InovaHupe (Incubadora e Aceleradora de Empresas do HUPE-UERJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub and business incubator associated with HUPE and UERJ, focused on supporting health innovation and entrepreneurship. Organizes Hackathon Desafio 5.0 in partnership with the scientific congress.
• Brazilian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences (BJHBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic journal that publishes the Annals of the HUPE Scientific Congress as supplements, providing peer-reviewed publication venue for research presented at the congress.
• Núcleo de Envelhecimento Humano (NucEH/UERJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch nucleus focused on human aging and longevity, co-organizing scientific activities and research programs with HUPE. Led by Director Renato Veras.
• Núcleo de Estudos da Saúde do Adolescente (NESA/HUPE-UERJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch nucleus focused on adolescent health, collaborating with HUPE on specialized healthcare delivery and research programs. Led by Director José Augusto Messias.
• Superintendência de Equidade Étnico-racial e de Gênero (Supeerg/UERJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAdj policy unit addressing equity issues, collaborating with HUPE on anti-discrimination initiatives and the CADRI committee (Comissão Permanente de Combate aos Assédios, Discriminações, Racismo e Injúria Racial).
• UnATI (Universidade Aberta à Terceira Idade)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen university program for elderly, offering educational and social activities. Part of UERJ's extension programs coordinated through NucEH, promoting active aging and social inclusion.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hupehospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/congressohupe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hospital-universit%C3%A1rio-pedro-ernesto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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