Vice-Rector's Office for Research and Development
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VRID
La The Vice-Rector's Office for Research and Development (VRID), of the University of Concepción is responsible for activities in scientific research, artistic creation, development, and innovation. (UdeC Decree 2011-069)
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Ongoing projects in 2025
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Articles and reviews in WoS Core Collection in 2025

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UdeC National patents granted in 2025
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Licensing Agreements (2003-2025)

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Enterprises supported during 2025
Call for Competitions
Internal competitions
LATEST CALLS
Fund to support the organization of Conferences and Research Meetings
Application date:
06/01/2026 to 30/01/2026
External competitions
VRID INITIATIVES
Projects supported by VRID UdeC to foster the development of R+D+I+e at the University
OUTREACH AND ALLIANCES
Joint projects to encourage research and present new knowledge to our society
SERVICES
Check out the laboratories and capacities that the University provides for researchers
News
Nueva planta piloto de lignina impulsada por CMPC y UdeC fortalece la innovación basada en recursos renovables
Nueva planta piloto de lignina impulsada por CMPC y UdeC fortalece la innovación basada en recursos renovables
Misión académica impulsa nuevas alianzas de investigación entre universidades chilenas y canadienses
Misión académica impulsa nuevas alianzas de investigación entre universidades chilenas y canadienses
UdeC ratifica su posición de avanzada en concurso ANID de I+D aplicada
UdeC ratifica su posición de avanzada en concurso ANID de I+D aplicada
VRID Iniciación 2026 abre convocatoria para fomentar la productividad científica
VRID Iniciación 2026 abre convocatoria para fomentar la productividad científica
Events
Junio, 2026
Knowledge transfer
Entrepreneurship
Team responsible for fostering and facilitating engagement between the university community and its surroundings, by linking the University's R&D capabilities and new knowledge with the needs of the production sector and society as a whole.
Support platform for technological entrepreneurship, advising technology-based enterprises on their start-up, validation, scaling-up, investment, and internationalization. It also helps startups to achieve economic, social, and environmental impact.
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