Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa - RNP

Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa (RNP) is Brazil’s national research and education network, connecting universities, research centers, hospitals with teaching and research activities, museums and innovation parks via high-performance, secure internet infrastructure and collaborative services. RNP provides advanced communication and collaboration platforms tailored to the academic and research community, alongside specialized technical support and cybersecurity capabilities (CAIS). The organization fosters innovation through research & development programs, open innovation initiatives, national laboratories and proof-of-concept partnerships that have produced numerous prototypes, services and startups. RNP also invests heavily in capacity building, having trained tens of thousands of students and professionals in IT, networks, systems and security. Beyond technical services, RNP supports public policy in science, technology and education and strengthens Brazil’s integration into global academic networks. With national coverage and international peering, RNP’s portfolio spans managed infrastructure, data and storage services, experimental environments for R&D, and programs to accelerate digital transformation across education, health and public institutions.