Ecovec is an applied biotechnology company with a groundbreaking operation in Brazil, constantly involved in the application of new technologies aimed at health and well being. It is specialized in the research and development of intelligent products and services as well as their applications for health monitoring and management. Its team is comprised of experts from several areas integrated in an environment where innovation is incorporated as part of the daily routine.

The company was setup by the program Finep - Fundo Verde Amarelo, which promotes the cooperation between universities and companies. Since its beginning, each development and enhancement of Ecovec technologies were supported by funds from Finep, CNPq, Fapemig and Sebrae, and Ecovec has no risk capital investment. This means that Ecovec has in its capital stock the responsibility to return the results of its work to the people of Brazil.

Partnership with UFMG - Ecovec has been the subject of studies by experts in technological innovation and has been used as a comprehensive case study for articles on the university-company relationship. In addition to being a reference for researchers, Ecovec has been an example so that many researchers can realize that as noble as being dedicated to production and disclosure of knowledge is, transforming this work into products that can render a healthier and more practical life is even more important.