Conceived in 2014, Smart Campus® Facens stands out for transforming our campus into a large living laboratory, focused on researching and implementing innovative solutions aimed at developing Human, Smart, and Sustainable Cities.
We consider our entire ecosystem and work in a multidisciplinary and integrated way with the Innovation Centers and departments of Facens University Center.
Thanks to our pioneering approach, we hold the trademark registration for Smart Campus®, a term that has since been adopted and replicated by universities and complexes both in Brazil and abroad.
The projects developed within Smart Campus® Facens are divided into nine areas of focus, directly aligned with the Sustainability Pillars of the Facens campus, the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and ESG principles, which encompass Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions.
The Smart Lab is the Innovation Center responsible for the entire process of research, development, testing, analysis, and governance of the solutions applied to the Facens smart campus.
Since its creation, Smart Lab has implemented more than 350 projects and various types of IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
All these achievements have led to the recognition of the campus as a Reference Center for IoT and 4.0 Technologies by Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
The Smart Lab also plays a key role in research and the dissemination of knowledge within the Smart Cities framework, acting as a bridge between academia, the market, public sector institutions, and society.
To support the governance of Smart Campus® Facens, Smart Lab features a large dashboard with information on projects implemented across the campus, simulating a Control and Operations Center (COC).
To manage this tool, an internal team specializes in integrating different communication protocols from the devices, enabling constant updates in line with market technologies.
In February 2024, Facens inaugurated the SPLICE Room, which will serve as a research and innovation hub for developing innovative solutions for Smart, Human, and Sustainable Cities. In partnership with Smart Lab, LIGA, PMO, LINCE, LIS, FABLAB, FACE, BRAIN, CEDEPS, and the entire Facens Innovation ecosystem, the goal of this space on campus is to develop products in the Smart Cities field, identify potential market solutions, partnerships, and competitors in the area, as well as promote integration between SPLICE, IP Facens, Facens, and the Applied Research Center in Artificial Intelligence for Recreating Environments (IARA).
Also in February 2024, the First Regional Forum on Smart, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities took place. Professor Dr. Regiane Relva Romano, Director of Smart Campus® Facens, represented Facens University Center at the event, with the goal of promoting the development of the smart cities and digital transformation ecosystem, in collaboration with the Government of the State of São Paulo and municipal administrations across the state.
In March 2024, the Santos Summit was held at the Santos Technology Park, aiming to foster innovative collaborations, catalyze sustainable entrepreneurial growth, and nurture a global community committed to the planet of tomorrow. The event connected leaders and visionaries from the innovation sector, inspiring ideas and projects that are redefining the future in an ethical and sustainable way. It served as a platform to explore how technology and innovation can be leveraged for greener and bluer development, strengthening the maritime economy and promoting ESG practices.
In April, Facens had the honor of receiving the Brazil Digital for All Award, being nationally recognized with the Diamond distinction in the category: Education and Professional Training. The winning project was 5G Smart Campus® Facens: Human, Smart, and Sustainable.
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In its second edition, the National Forum on Urban Lighting – Quality of Life and Public Safety, organized by ABCIP, ABILUX, and ABRASI, presented and discussed topics related to quality of life and public safety.
The event took place on May 9, 2024, at the FIESP headquarters in São Paulo, in both in-person and online formats, bringing together mayors, secretaries, public managers, private managers, investors, and other professionals in the sector. Professor Dr. Regiane Relva Romano, representing Smart Campus® Facens, delivered a lecture on the concepts of Human, Smart, and Sustainable Cities and the importance of public lighting management. She also presented case studies from Smart Campus® Facens and the city of Albertina.
In October 2024, the Yucatán Summit 2024 Fab City was held, focusing on evaluating the progress achieved in urban sustainability over the last decade and outlining a strategic path for the future. The event featured discussions on projects that drive sustainability and innovation, fostering a global dialogue on how to reshape our cities and regions to meet future challenges. Professor Dr. Regiane Relva Romano participated in the event, representing Smart Campus® Facens.
