Where science becomes system
Our framework of Action
AGENSCIA is a strategic initiative under development to support the scaling of health science in Brazil
We work to build a national ecosystem that integrates applied science, public policy, and large-scale adoption—reducing the gap between knowledge produced in the country and its real impact on the Unified Health System (SUS), industry, and society.
The current
moment
AGENSCIA is in its foundational phase. At this stage, our focus is to establish the institutional conditions that will enable future pilot initiatives and long-term impact.
At this stage, we are structuring
Strategic partnerships
Connecting universities, hospitals, governments, and partners committed to applied innovation.
Governance in development
Defining criteria, forming an advisory structure, and establishing technical leadership.
Definition of priorities
Mapping where Brazilian science can generate the greatest public impact.
Initial operational base
Building the minimum structure needed for coordination, resources, and early execution.
How AGENSCIA
operates
AGENSCIA functions as an institutional infrastructure for coordination—a space where science, public policy, and national development are brought together through alignment and long-term vision.
Our work is guided by five principles
Scientific rigor
Evidence-based decisions, technical quality, and consistent public relevance.
Progressive governance
Transparency, clear criteria, and institutional legitimacy under construction.
National collaboration
Coordinated action among actors to enable scale in Brazil.
Social and economic impact
Generation of public value, sustainability, and tangible benefits for society.
Alignment with public policy
Consistency with national priorities, regulatory frameworks, and long-term strategies.
This approach reflects a distinct institutional role, different from universities, startups, accelerators, or public agencies.
→ See what differentiates AGENSCIA from other ecosystem actors
How we
structure
impact
AGENSCIA organizes its work across two complementary dimensions: strategic fronts, which define where we focus our efforts, and an institutional pipeline, which enables pathways for knowledge to move toward large-scale adoption.
1. Strategic fronts under development
AGENSCIA is structuring its work across four strategic fronts, which will be progressively developed throughout the foundational phase.
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Strategic Intelligence and Mapping
Understanding the national innovation pipeline to inform decision-making
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Initiating the mapping of health technologies under development in Brazil, supporting future decisions on investment, validation, and adoption.
02
Structuring Pathways for Acceleration
Preparing routes for maturation and scale
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Structuring pathways that enable technologies to advance through articulation with partners responsible for validation, development, and implementation.
03
Production and Strategic Autonomy
Strengthening national capacity in critical health value chains
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Contributing over time to reducing external dependencies in strategic areas of the health sector.
04
Applied Scientific Talent Development
Developing capabilities for translational innovation
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Supporting the formation of talent and leadership connecting advanced science to real-world impact in health systems.
These fronts are organized around critical areas for the future of health in Brazil, defined based on scientific evidence, health system needs, and national sovereignty.
Strategic priority areas guide where science can generate the greatest public and systemic impact.
2. Institutional pipeline
Scientific innovation only generates impact when structured pathways connect development to large-scale adoption. AGENSCIA works to enable these pathways within the Brazilian context.
1
Stage 1 — Organization and visibility of the national pipeline (current phase)
Mapping and structuring intelligence on technologies under development in Brazil.
2
Stage 2 — Structuring development and acceleration pathways (future)
Institutional coordination, regulatory alignment, and technical support to enable strategic technologies to advance more efficiently.
3
Stage 3 — Coordination for incorporation and adoption (future)
Structuring institutional and regulatory conditions for integration into the health system.
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Stage 4 — Scale, production, and diffusion (future)
Coordination with production networks, industry, and partners to enable scale and dissemination.
Evolution pathway
The development of AGENSCIA is progressive
01
Phase 1 — Foundation and strategic partnerships (current phase)
Building institutional foundations, strengthening actor coordination, defining governance, and mapping national priorities.
02
Phase 2 — Pilot infrastructure and acceleration pathways (future)
Structuring an integrated system to support the advancement of health technologies, including technical coordination, talent development, and ecosystem partnerships.
03
Phase 3 — Scale, incorporation, and international articulation (long-term vision)
Expanding AGENSCIA as a strategic infrastructure for adoption and scaling of health innovation, including international cooperation and integration with global networks.
Who can
build with us
at this stage
AGENSCIA is designed for institutions and leaders who seek to collaboratively build a new national sector for integrating science and health impact.
We work especially with:
- Governments and public institutions focused on technological sovereignty and national priorities
- Hospitals and health systems contributing to validation and real-world impact
- Universities and research centers engaged in applied science and innovation
- Startups and impact investors aligned with long-term development of strategic technologies
- Institutional partners committed to national development and collaboration
AGENSCIA operates in coordination with different actors across the ecosystem:
