Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Creación e Innovación PUCV

What Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Creación e Innovación PUCV does

VINCI's core technology infrastructure spans biotechnology (Centro CID3B, Plataforma de Diagnóstico Avanzado under the FIU Frontera project), artificial intelligence and supercomputing (Centro de Supercómputo e IA, the first of its kind in the Valparaíso Region), and clean technologies (Instituto de Tecnologías Limpias). Notable technology outputs include KOKI, an AI-powered statistics education application; Hemovisc, a patent-pending prototype for measuring blood viscosity; Thrombocheck, a patent-pending cardiac risk prediction device developed by researcher Viviana Clavería; 3D-printed satellite microantennas designed by Andrea Ávila and Francisco Pizarro for operation in Antarctica; biopolymers for mining dust control; and bioplastics derived from grape waste. The Portafolio PUCV 50 Tech catalogues more than 50 innovations available for transfer, while over 100 innovations have been showcased at VINCI flagship events. PUCV's Electronic Journal of Biotechnology has achieved a historic impact factor, placing the institution among the international scientific elite in its niche.

As an academic vice-rectorship within a non-profit university, VINCI does not operate a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from competitive Chilean government research grants (FONDEF, FONDECYT, ANID), industry co-development agreements, regional government project financing, and university-internal allocations. In 2026, VINCI's research portfolio was notably strengthened by the award of nine FONDEF I+D 2026 projects (ranking PUCV 4th nationally) and unanimous Valparaíso Regional Council approval for the Advanced Diagnostic Platform financing. Technology transfer is monetized through licensing agreements via OTL PUCV and science-based startups, but specific revenue figures are not publicly disclosed as they are consolidated within PUCV's broader institutional financials.

Name

Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Creación e Innovación PUCV

Legal name

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Website

https://vinci.pucv.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Creación e Innovación (VINCI) is the central research and innovation vice-rectorship of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso in Chile, coordinating grant funding, technology transfer, and science-based entrepreneurship across nine faculties and serving faculty, industry partners, and regional government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Research and Innovation Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

Keywords

• University research coordination
• Technology transfer licensing
• Research funding administration
• Innovation program management
• Biotechnology research platforms

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VINCI is the research, creation, and innovation vice-rectorship of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV). It coordinates research activity across nine faculties, administers competitive government research grants (FONDEF, FONDECYT, ANID), manages technology transfer through OTL PUCV, and incubates science-based startups. Its portfolio includes specialized research centers in medical biotechnology (Centro CID3B), supercomputing and AI, clean technologies, and 50+ patented or patent-pending innovations available for licensing.

Product overview

VINCI (Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Creación e Innovación) is PUCV's central vice-rectorship overseeing research, creation, and innovation activities. The portfolio includes specialized programs like Crea I+D (showcasing researcher experiences), Science Match Up (industry-academia matching events), Activa Educación (educational innovation), and the Fondo de Investigación Innovativa (innovation funding). Infrastructure initiatives include the Centro CID3B (medical biotechnology), Plataforma de Diagnóstico Avanzado (advanced diagnostics), and Centro de Supercómputo e IA (supercomputing and AI center). Supporting services include OTL PUCV (technology transfer office) and Portafolio PUCV 50 Tech (technology showcase). Notable products include KOKI (AI-powered statistics education app), Hemovisc (blood viscosity measurement prototype), Thrombocheck (heart attack prediction device), and the 3D printed satellite microantenna.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OTL PUCV: Oficina de Transferencia y Licencias - Technology Transfer Office for managing intellectual property and technology licensing
• Startup Lab Valparaíso
• Science Match Up
• Crea I+D
• Activa Educación

Products and services

• KOKI

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 FONDEF I+D 2026 projects awarded, ranking 4th nationally
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SQM (Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance between PUCV and SQM to promote research and innovation. The partnership focuses on joint research initiatives in areas such as clean technologies, sustainable mining, and lithium-related research, leveraging SQM's industry leadership and PUCV's academic research capabilities.
• Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational alliance between PUCV and UAB projecting collaborations in biotechnology and engineering to strengthen the Centro CID3B (biotechnology research center). The partnership aims to advance joint research and knowledge exchange in medical biotechnology.
• Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement between PUCV and UCN to strengthen innovation and technology transfer. The partnership focuses on joint initiatives in research, innovation management, and technology transfer between the two Catholic universities.
• FONASA (Fondo Nacional de Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFONASA has formed an alliance with PUCV to support the future Advanced Diagnostic Platform of the FIU Frontera project. This healthcare partnership backs the development of diagnostic capabilities for the Valparaíso Region.
• Seremi de Ciencias ValparaísocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government science office (Seremi de Ciencias) supports PUCV's Advanced Diagnostic Platform project, providing institutional backing and alignment with national science priorities for the FIU Frontera initiative.
• Gobierno Regional de ValparaísocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Valparaíso Regional Council unanimously approved historic financing for the Advanced Diagnostic Platform of the FIU Frontera PUCV project. This represents the most significant regional government investment in a single research infrastructure at PUCV.
• CINDA (Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPUCV participates in the CINDA network of Vice-Rectors of Research and Innovation, attending annual meetings (XIV Annual Meeting held with focus on social innovation) to share best practices and coordinate inter-university research initiatives.
• INAPI (Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerINAPI holds its annual public account at PUCV, focusing on industrial property, innovation, and technology transfer. The collaboration supports the university's intellectual property management and trademark/patent filing processes.
• ChilquintacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance between PUCV and Chilquinta to promote innovation, technological development, and talent formation. The partnership supports research collaborations, technology transfer, and workforce development in the energy and utilities sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB): International strategic ally of PUCV in biotechnology and engineering, supporting Centro CID3B. Comparable because it is a public research university running similar grant-funded biotechnology and medical research programs, but in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Universidad de Chile - Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Desarrollo: Chile's largest public research university and a direct competitor for FONDEF and FONDECYT grants. Operates parallel centers in biotechnology, AI, and clean technologies with a comparable vice-rectorship structure coordinating multidisciplinary research.
• Universidad de Concepción - Dirección de Investigación: Major Chilean regional research university with strong biotechnology and marine sciences programs. Direct peer as it competes in the same national grant ecosystem and runs a comparable tech-transfer and innovation office.
• Universidad Austral de Chile - Vicerrectoría de Investigación, Desarrollo y Creación Artística: Chilean university with a similarly named vice-rectorship for research and creation. Comparable because it operates in overlapping regional grant ecosystems, hosts biotechnology and marine sciences centers, and competes for the same Chilean research funding instruments.
• Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (USM): Chilean research-intensive university with strong engineering and applied sciences programs. Comparable because it competes in the same FONDEF ranking, hosts technology transfer activities, and serves overlapping industry partners in mining and energy sectors.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN): Another Chilean Catholic university with active research programs and a recent collaboration agreement with PUCV. Comparable as a regional Catholic research institution competing in mining, astronomy, and biotechnology research funding.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Vicerrectoría de Investigación: Peer Chilean Catholic university with its own research vice-rectorship. Comparable because it administers similar national grant portfolios (FONDECYT, FONDEF, ANID), operates a tech-transfer office, and competes directly with PUCV for Chilean research funding rankings.

Others

• CINDA (Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo): Latin American inter-university network in which PUCV's vice-rectors of research participate. Listed as 'other' because it is an ecosystem/network organization rather than a competing research operator, but is comparable as a relevant peer ecosystem in Chilean and LatAm research coordination.
• Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID): Chile's national research funding agency that administers FONDECYT, FONDEF, and other instruments VINCI depends on. Listed as 'other' because it is a primary funder and policy counterpart rather than a competing research operator, but is highly relevant to understanding VINCI's funding trajectory.
• INAPI (Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial): Chile's national IP office and a direct partner of PUCV. Included as an adjacent enabling institution that supports VINCI's patent filings (Hemovisc, Thrombocheck) and shapes commercialization pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vincipucv
• Instagraminstagram.com/vincipucv

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Subsidiaries5 records

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