TCS and Insper Open TCS Pace Port São Paulo: An AI Research & Innovation Centre for Latin America
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Insper have launched TCS Pace Port São Paulo, a 1,000+ m² AI-focused research and innovation centre at Insper's Vila Olímpia campus. The space brings together enterprises, startups, researchers, and students to build practical solutions with AI and adjacent technologies. The goal is straightforward: solve real business and societal problems across Brazil and Latin America.
This centre expands TCS' global Pace Port network, which includes the US, France, the UK, Singapore, and Japan. Insper now connects into TCS' innovation ecosystem alongside academic partners such as Cornell, Imperial College, and MIT. It's a strong bridge between academic rigor and industry execution.
Why this matters for researchers and R&D leaders
- Hands-on labs for AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, and Prototyping to move from concept to working models fast.
- Structured co-creation using TCS Pace methodologies to stress-test ideas against real constraints.
- Access to specialists on-site: futurists, AI engineers, product designers, and developers who can ship prototypes.
- A direct line into TCS' global research on quantum computing, robotics, space tech, and sustainability.
- A live industry-academia environment where startups, corporate teams, and faculty can collaborate on applied research.
With 4,500+ patents, TCS brings deep research assets and a foresight practice to help teams spot weak signals early and plan for what's next. The centre helps organizations pressure-test strategies and build prototypes that clarify impact, risk, and feasibility before scale-up.
Embedded on Insper's campus and connected to the Paulo Cunha Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub, the centre strengthens engineering and computer science projects aimed at real market needs. It also expands learning opportunities for students who want to work on industry-grade problems side by side with experienced practitioners.
Insper leadership emphasized that the partnership opens meaningful opportunities for its community to tackle complex issues with measurable outcomes for Brazil and the region. The collaboration underscores Insper's commitment to impactful research and a vibrant campus ecosystem.
What you can build here
- AI prototypes for demand forecasting, supply risk modeling, and fraud detection with governance baked in.
- Robotics and automation pilots that integrate with existing operations and safety standards.
- Sustainable engineering concepts, from low-energy compute approaches to materials tracking.
- Security-by-design frameworks, red-team simulations, and resilient architectures for critical systems.
- Healthcare and public-sector pilots that require explainability, auditability, and ethical review.
For R&D teams, the promise is speed with clarity: shorter cycles, earlier validation, and fewer surprises during scale. Organizations across Latin America can bring priority use cases, co-create with experts, and leave with working prototypes and a plan to iterate.
Learn more: Explore the institutions behind the centre at TCS Innovation and Insper.
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