Funpec

FUNPEC, the Norte-Rio-Grandense Foundation for Research and Culture, is a nonprofit organization based in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It works to support science and contribute to the development of the state by helping turn ideas into research, education, extension, and institutional development projects. The foundation offers project management services and support for purchasing and other administrative needs, as well as event and course services through Sebito.

It also provides information about partner laboratories and highlights projects and innovation opportunities. FUNPEC collaborates with universities, public institutions, companies, and other partners, including the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Its activities span areas such as health, biodiversity, marine spatial planning, and innovation, with recent initiatives including support for integrative health practices and projects using artificial intelligence in healthcare.

The organization also publishes news, manages recruitment processes and scholarship information, and provides public transparency and compliance resources. Through partnerships and project support, FUNPEC helps connect institutional expertise with initiatives that benefit research, culture, and society in Rio Grande do Norte