Parque Científico e Tecnológico Augusto Severo - PAX | RN

Augusto Severo Science and Technology Park (PAX | RN) is the official science and technology park of the State of Rio Grande do Norte and one of the leading innovation ecosystems in Northeastern Brazil. Established by 14 founding institutions, PAX | RN is nationally recognized for its Triple Helix governance model, which fosters collaboration among academia, government, and the private sector.

Organized as a private, non-profit association, PAX | RN has been officially recognized as a public utility institution at both the state and municipal levels under State Law No. 11,422 of May 10, 2023, and Municipal Law No. 2,418 of July 5, 2023 (Macaíba). Its founding members include the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Norte; the municipalities of Macaíba, Natal, Parnamirim, and São Gonçalo do Amarante; the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (FIERN); the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service – Rio Grande do Norte (SEBRAE/RN); the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of Rio Grande do Norte (Fecomércio-RN); the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN); the State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN); the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD); and the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Norte (IFRN).

PAX | RN promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific and technological development, with a strong focus on the incubation and acceleration of aerospace startups and technology-based companies. Its activities include business development support, technology advancement, collaboration with research institutions, investment attraction, and the commercialization of innovative solutions.

Beyond supporting aerospace startups, the Park leads and coordinates strategic projects in the fields of space technologies, aeronautics, remote sensing, embedded systems, telecommunications, geotechnologies, Earth observation, and dual-use technologies, contributing to the strengthening of Brazil's aerospace innovation ecosystem and industrial value chain.

One of its flagship initiatives is the Potiguar Constellation Project, an ambitious program aimed at developing a constellation of small satellites while strengthening the scientific, technological, industrial, and innovation capabilities of Brazil's space sector. The project is currently under review by the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB).

Through these initiatives, PAX | RN is committed to positioning Rio Grande do Norte as a strategic hub for the creation, attraction, and growth of aerospace startups, technology companies, strategic projects, and investments, reinforcing the state's role as a leading center for aerospace innovation in Brazil.