The Hercílio Randon Institute

More than discovering new things, we want to achieve our purpose: preparing companies for Megatrends in the Automotive Industry

We are a private Institute of Science and Technology, supported by Randoncorp, focused on innovation and the development of disruptive technologies in three Knowledge Vertices: Mobility, Embedded Electronics and Smart Materials.

As a technology and knowledge development hub, we seek continuous understanding of market needs. With our own team of dedicated researchers and technicians, as well as strategic partnerships with public and private science and technology institutes, universities, companies, startups and government bodies, we are committed to creating innovative solutions.

 

Our operating model is based on our own work methodology, which allows us to have the agility to overcome research challenges and build the appropriate value proposition.

More than 60 projects focused on new technologies and solutions

More than 50 experts working on the IHR team to deliver results

Patents filed

Businesses that emerged from research

Connected with more than 10 high-tech startups

More than 280 people involved in IHR research projects

History

The Hercílio Randon Institute is a private research institution focused on innovation and the development of disruptive technologies. Our objective is to transform knowledge into practical applications, through an agile and flexible structure that constantly seeks opportunities.

 

As a technology and knowledge development hub, we seek continuous understanding of market needs. With our own team of dedicated researchers and technicians, as well as strategic partnerships with public and private science and technology institutes, universities, companies, startups and government bodies, we are committed to creating innovative solutions.

 

Our operating model is based on our own work methodology, which allows us to have the agility to overcome research challenges and build the appropriate value proposition.

 

We seek to attract highly qualified professionals, both through the hiring of researchers and postgraduate and doctoral fellows, complementing the workforce with researchers from national and international educational institutions and professionals from the private sector.

 

IHR is committed to driving technological research towards practical application, contributing to the advancement of innovation in three knowledge vertices: Smart Materials, Mobility and Embedded Electronics.

Mission

Develop disruptive innovations, through scientific knowledge and partnerships with innovation ecosystems.

Vision

To be recognized worldwide as one of the main players in technological innovation for Mobility.

Values

• People • Integrity and transparency • Value generation • Sustainable strategic partnerships • Dynamism and continuous evolution • Courage and humility

Where We Are

Caxias do Sul Unit
Farroupilha Unit

Caxias do Sul Unit

IHR administrative headquarters and the Knowledge Vertex are located at the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS): Smart Materials.

In this 311m² environment, we have several meeting rooms and collaborative spaces, providing a suitable environment for co-creation and the development of innovative solutions.

Farroupilha Unit

Located at the Randon Technological Center (CTR), in Farroupilha, in 300m² building.

In this unit, we have teams from the Knowledge Vertices: Embedded Electronics, Mobility and Smart Materials.

The co-creation spaces and functional rooms dedicated to the Institute welcome multidisciplinary innovation and research teams.

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