Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá FABA

What Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá FABA does

Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá FABA is a private, non-profit Colombian higher education institution (Institución de Educación Superior) founded in August 1976 and officially recognized by the Ministry of National Education under Resolución 04605 of September 8, 1993. Headquartered in Chapinero, Bogotá, the institution delivers technology-level undergraduate programs and graduate specializations across two primary verticals: health (Radiología e Imágenes Diagnósticas, Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, and a proposed Especialización en Medicina Nuclear) and management (Gestión del Talento Humano, Gestión de Mercadotecnia Publicitaria, Gestión Ambiental, plus a specialization in innovation in human talent management). Students are recruited principally from Bogotá and the broader Cundinamarca department, with recent regional expansion enabled through the Cundinamarca Más Profesional government partnership.

FABA's academic platform rests on three core digital infrastructure assets: the FABA Virtual Moodle-based learning management system (aulavirtual.faba.edu.co) for online and hybrid delivery, the Génesis academic management system (genesis.faba.edu.co) for enrollment, grading, and payments, and an institutional library providing access to 30+ academic databases including Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, EBSCOhost, DynaMed, and McGraw-Hill Medical. Academic differentiation is supported by the DCCS research group (Code COL0199657), categorized B by Minciencias since 2018, the Web Pro scientific journal (ISSN 2463-1027), four student research seedbeds (RADIS, S3, GESTEM, FOTÓN), and partnerships with global medical imaging equipment OEMs (GE Healthcare, United Imaging, MGI, Neusoft) that subsidize access to nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging training infrastructure.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated from matricula and tuition fees across programs, continuing education courses, specialization programs, and student services via the Bienestar Institucional. Tuition is financed largely through ICETEX government student loans, with installment payment plans managed by the Crédito y Cartera office and additional subsidization through the Cundinamarca Más Profesional program. Distribution is hybrid: on-campus instruction at the Bogotá headquarters, the FABA Virtual platform for remote learners, and direct outreach to regional high schools and government programs. Marketing relies on the institutional website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), WhatsApp direct communication, and participation in academic congresses and education fairs.

Name

Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá FABA

Legal name

Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá

Website

https://faba.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FABA is a private non-profit higher education institution in Bogotá, Colombia, founded in 1976, offering technology-level undergraduate programs and specializations in health (radiology, occupational safety, nuclear medicine) and management (human talent, marketing, environment) to students in Bogotá and Cundinamarca.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Tuition payments from students for technical, technological programs and specializations. Registration fees and academic fees for services.
2. Continuing Education: Revenue from continuing education courses, elective courses, and language programs.
3. Student Services Fees: Fees from Bienestar Institucional activities, course electives, and other student services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FABA is a private nonprofit higher-education institution founded in 1976 that offers undergraduate technology programs in diagnostic imaging, human talent management, advertising marketing, environmental management, and occupational safety and health. It also provides graduate technology specializations and continuing education through on-campus, virtual, and hybrid delivery.

Product overview

Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá FABA is a private higher education institution (Institución de Educación Superior) founded in 1976, offering a portfolio of technology-level undergraduate programs and graduate specializations in health, management, and technology fields. The institution's academic portfolio is organized around core technology programs (Tecnología en Radiología e Imágenes Diagnósticas, Tecnología en Gestión del Talento Humano, Tecnología en Gestión de Mercadotecnia Publicitaria, Tecnología en Gestión Ambiental, Tecnología en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo), supplemented by graduate specializations (Especialización en Medicina Nuclear, Especialización en Innovación en la Gestión del Talento Humano) and continuing education offerings. The institution operates the FABA Virtual LMS platform and the Génesis academic management system as its primary digital infrastructure, supported by an institutional library with 30+ database subscriptions and an active research ecosystem (DCCS research group, Fotón semillero network, Web Pro scientific journal). Institutional support services include student welfare, financial aid, admissions and academic record management, and accessibility accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Technology (Tecnología en Radiología e Imágenes Diagnósticas) Undergraduate technology program training students in diagnostic radiology, imaging techniques, radiation safety, and clinical practice for healthcare settings.
• Human Talent Management Technology (Tecnología en Gestión del Talento Humano) Undergraduate technology program focused on human resource management, organizational development, labor relations, and talent optimization.
• Advertising Marketing Management Technology (Tecnología en Gestión de Mercadotecnia Publicitaria) Undergraduate technology program covering advertising marketing, digital marketing strategies, brand management, and commercial communication.
• Environmental Management Technology (Tecnología en Gestión Ambiental) Undergraduate technology program in environmental management, sustainable development, sanitation engineering, and ecological impact assessment.
• Occupational Safety and Health Technology (Tecnología en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo) Undergraduate technology program in occupational safety and health, workplace risk prevention, and labor well-being promotion, approved by the Ministry of Education with SNIES registration.
• Human Talent Management Innovation Technology Specialization (Especialización Tecnológica en Innovación en la Gestión del Talento Humano) Graduate technology specialization in human talent management innovation, offered in in-person and virtual modalities from February 2025.
• Continuing Education (Educación Continua) Courses, workshops, and professional-development programs for external community members and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 162 blood donors mobilized in single health day event
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration42 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación Universitaria San MateocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Academic partnership for professor development through homologation agreement allowing FABA radiology professors to obtain Business Administration degrees. San Mateo provides degree program while FABA professors gain administrative competencies.
• United ImagingcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 February 2026Medical imaging equipment manufacturer partnering with FABA for the Nuclear Medicine Symposium. United Imaging develops advanced medical imaging technology including PET, CT, and MR systems. The partnership supports academic education in nuclear medicine technology.
• General Electric HealthcarecoreTechnology or Integration · 13 February 2026Leading global medical technology company providing imaging equipment and solutions. GE Healthcare partners with FABA for the Nuclear Medicine Symposium, supporting training and education in diagnostic imaging technologies.
• MGIcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 February 2026Medical technology company specializing in advanced diagnostic imaging solutions. MGI supports FABA's nuclear medicine education initiatives through symposium participation and technology partnerships.
• Neusoft Medical SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 13 February 2026Medical imaging and healthcare IT solutions provider partnering with FABA for nuclear medicine symposium. Neusoft offers PACS, RIS, and advanced imaging solutions supporting educational programs.
• Federación de Medicina Nuclear y BiologíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026International federation of nuclear medicine professionals. FABA participates as allied society in the XIV Congress, presenting academic work and the proposed Specialization in Nuclear Medicine. Federation connects FABA with international academic community.
• Asociación Colombiana de Medicina Nuclear (ACOFIM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Colombian professional association for nuclear medicine. FABA collaborates through congress participation and academic initiatives, strengthening nuclear medicine education and research at institutional level.
• Women in Nuclear (WIN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026International professional organization promoting women in nuclear fields. FABA engages through congress participation, supporting gender inclusion in nuclear medicine professions.
• Asociación de Radioterapia (ART)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026Radiotherapy professional association. Connection established through XIV Congress participation, expanding FABA's network in radiation medicine applications.
• International Nuclear Industry Representatives (Peru, Mexico, Uruguay)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2026International delegations from Peru, Mexico, and Uruguay participating in XIV Congress, representing opportunities for Latin American academic exchange and collaboration.
• Gobernación de Cundinamarca - Cundinamarca Más ProfesionalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regional government program providing forgivable loans, maintenance subsidies and scholarships to Cundinamarca students. FABA participates since 2025 to expand educational access in the region.
• Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael (Blood Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024Healthcare institution providing blood bank support for FABA's Health Day events. Partnership enables community service activities and student engagement in blood donation drives.
• Fundación Banco de Sangre HemolifeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024Blood bank foundation collaborating with FABA's Bienestar Institutional for blood donation campaigns. Partnership supports community health outreach and student volunteer opportunities.
• Subred NorteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024Healthcare network participating in FABA's Health Day events, providing health services information and promoting inter-institutional integration for community wellbeing.
• Liga Contra el SidaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024NGO providing free HIV and syphilis diagnostic testing during FABA's Health Day events, supporting preventive healthcare education for students and community.
• IDARTES (Instituto Distrital de las Artes)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024District arts institute partnership for the 'Libro al viento' reading program, promoting literary exchange and cultural development among students, faculty and staff.
• Universidad de Santander (UDES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Inter-institutional agreement for Instrumentación Quirúrgica program teaching, research and social projection. FABA professor Anderson Pardo teaches in UDES program since 2021. Also collaborating on XXII Health Day events and student immersions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA): Colombia's national public vocational training institution offering free technical programs nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent alternative for technical-level education in Colombia, representing a key competitive and complementary channel.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia: Colombia's flagship public research university with comprehensive health, science, and management programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in Colombian higher education, particularly for advanced medical imaging and nuclear medicine research partnerships.

Direct peers

• Universidad Central: Bogotá-based private university offering health, business, and environmental programs. Comparable peer IES with overlapping program categories; listed in FABA's interlibrary loan partner network.
• Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores: Bogotá-based private university offering a broad portfolio including health, business, and education programs. Comparable as a peer IES in the same geographic market; listed in FABA's library network.
• Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz: Bogotá-based private university known for psychology, business, and specialized programs. Comparable as a peer private IES in Bogotá; included in FABA's interlibrary loan network.
• Universidad ECCI: Bogotá-based private university focused on engineering, health, and technology programs at technical and professional levels. Directly comparable as a competing private IES with technology-level health programs targeting similar Bogotá student demographics.
• Fundación Universitaria San Mateo: Bogotá-based private higher education foundation offering undergraduate and continuing education programs. Directly comparable as a peer IES of similar size and structure, and notably FABA's active homologation partner for professor development.
• Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN): Colombian private university with multiple campuses and broad health, management, and technology program offerings. Comparable as a peer private IES; FABA's library network includes UAN as a partner institution.
• Universidad de Santander (UDES): Colombian private university with health programs including Instrumentación Quirúrgica. Comparable as a peer institution delivering healthcare technology education, and an active FABA inter-institutional partner.
• Universidad EAN: Bogotá-based private university with strong focus on business, management, and innovation programs. Comparable peer IES, particularly for FABA's management specializations; included in FABA's library network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Fababog
• Facebookes-la.facebook.com/fababogota
• Instagraminstagram.com/fababog
• TikToktiktok.com/@fababog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci%C3%B3n-tecnol%C3%B3gica-aut%C3%B3noma-de-bogot%C3%A1-faba

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Fundación Tecnológica Autónoma de Bogotá FABA