Porto Digital

Porto Digital was created in Recife in July 2000[1] as a result of a joint effort of the Pernambuco state government, private sector and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

[4] The local and federal government do not directly pool resources in order to invest in the park, they offer however a certain amount of fiscal incentives to its companies.

One of the reasons for the success of Porto Digital is the high-skilled workforce delivered by the Center of Informatics (CIn) of the Federal University of Pernambuco, (UFPE).

For example, In Loco Media (previously UBee) developed an accurate indoor location app that powers its mobile advertising network.

The members represent the firms installed in the park, other companies with ties to Porto Digital, the state government, UFPE university and Recife City Hall.

The NGPD's permanent technical staff members have degrees in innovation, information technology, project management, urban planning, and related fields.