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Smart farming with IoT sensors and agricultural technology

Growing Food Anywhere

Securing food supply through technological innovation, education, and cross-sector collaboration to address climate change challenges.

An innovative tech hub based in Puerto Rico, developing climate-resilient agricultural solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Real Impact in Puerto Rico

Verified achievements demonstrating our commitment to technological innovation and community impact

58
Hospitals Served
COVID-19 Response
12,000+
Corals Restored
Marine Conservation
Petabytes
Data Preserved
Arecibo Observatory
17+
3D Printers
Industrial Grade
500
Gbps Fiber
Ultra-High Speed
41K
Sq Ft Labs
5G & NB-IoT

Climate-Resilient Agricultural Innovation

Our Puerto Rico-based innovation laboratory develops technological solutions through research, education, and collaborative ecosystems to secure global food supply.

AI-powered agriculture and smart crop monitoring systems

AgroBrain AI Agriculture

NASA-partnered smart containers with AI, sensors, and robotic arms for space farming and International Space Station applications.

NASA Partnership
Modern agricultural research laboratory with advanced equipment

5G Innovation Laboratory

T-Mobile-powered 41,000 sq ft NB-IoT lab with ultra-low latency 5G networks for agricultural and smart city applications.

T-Mobile Partner
Professional collaboration and agricultural partnerships

3D Manufacturing Hub

17+ industrial 3D printers producing medical prosthetics, coral restoration units, and life-saving PPE for 58 hospitals during COVID-19.

Community Impact
Educational technology and community learning programs

Data Infrastructure

500 Gbps fiber backbone preserving petabytes of Arecibo Observatory data and hosting Microsoft, Netflix, and Meta edge servers.

Scientific Legacy

Innovation Timeline

Key milestones in our journey to transform Puerto Rico into a global technology innovation hub

2017

Smart Cities IoT Lab Launch

Secured $560K government grant to establish Bayamón as Puerto Rico's first smart city pioneer.

Foundation Year
2020

COVID-19 Rapid Response

Mobilized 3D printing network to serve 58 hospitals and 48 diagnostic centers with life-saving PPE.

Community Impact
2021

Arecibo Data Rescue Mission

Preserved petabytes of astronomical data from the collapsed Arecibo Observatory for NASA and TACC.

Scientific Heritage
2023

Nonprofit Status & AgroBrain Launch

Achieved 501(c)(3) status and launched AgroBrain space agriculture project with NASA partnership.

Official Recognition
2024

Collins Aerospace Partnership

Formalized MOU for aerospace education and achieved 12,000+ coral restoration milestone.

Strategic Growth
Next

Puerto Rico AI Research Institute

Leading the establishment of PR AI-RII with 11,000 sq ft AI Innovation Center and GPU clusters.

Innovation Future

Puerto Rico Innovation Hub

Our Bayamón headquarters serves as the Caribbean's premier technology innovation center, hosting global tech companies and driving local economic development.

Strategic Location

Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Engine-4 Foundation
Innovation Laboratory
24K
Sq Ft HQ
41K
Sq Ft Labs

World-Class Infrastructure

500 Gbps fiber backbone with 100 Gbps dedicated connection, hosting Microsoft, Netflix, and Meta edge servers on-site.

Global Companies Hosted

On-premises hosting for 4 global tech companies with direct access to ultra-low latency infrastructure.

Educational Partnerships

Collaborations with UPR, Purdue, Mech-Tech, and Interamerican University for hands-on learning programs.

Marine Conservation Hub

Leading coral restoration efforts off Culebra with 12,000+ biodegradable coral units deployed.

Latest Projects & Updates

Stay updated with our ongoing innovations and recent achievements in agricultural technology and community impact

Marine Conservation December 2024

12,000 Coral Milestone Achieved

Successfully deployed 12,000+ biodegradable coral units off Culebra, demonstrating our commitment to marine ecosystem restoration.

Culebra, Puerto Rico
Space Agriculture Ongoing

AgroBrain ISS Integration

Advancing smart container technology for International Space Station applications with NASA partnership support.

NASA Partnership
Education 2024 Program

Aerospace Training Camps

Collins Aerospace partnership delivering specialized FPGA, CAD, and mechatronics training to Puerto Rican students.

Career Development
AI Innovation Upcoming

Puerto Rico AI Research Institute

Leading the establishment of PR AI-RII with 11,000 sq ft AI Innovation Center and high-performance GPU clusters.

Innovation Future
Medical Innovation 2023 Project

Pediatric Prosthetics Program

3D-printed prosthetic leg for young cancer survivor, supported by Lexus Design Awards and enabling beach access dreams.

Community Impact
Infrastructure Ongoing

Next-Gen Connectivity Hub

Hosting Microsoft, Netflix, and Meta edge servers with 500 Gbps fiber backbone for ultra-low latency applications.

Global Infrastructure

Strategic Partners

Collaborating with global technology leaders and institutions to drive innovation and create lasting impact

Primary Technology Partners

T
T-Mobile
5G Innovation Lab
Primary Sponsor
M
Microsoft
Azure Cloud & HoloLens
AI Partner
N
NASA
Space Agriculture
Research Partner
C
Collins Aerospace
Education Programs
2024 MOU

Supporting Partners

HP
HPE
I
Intel
IBM
IBM
E
Evertec
A
Aruba
F
FiberX

Government & Institutional Partners

PR
PR Science Trust
UPR
University of PR
P
Purdue University
NSF
National Science Foundation

Interested in partnering with Engine-4 Foundation?

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Join Puerto Rico's Innovation Revolution

Be part of the Caribbean's premier technology hub. Whether you're a researcher, student, partner, or innovator, there's a pathway for you to contribute to our mission.

Partner With Us

Join T-Mobile, Microsoft, NASA, and other leaders in technological innovation.

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Visit Our Labs

Tour our 41,000 sq ft 5G innovation lab and 24,000 sq ft headquarters.

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Join Our Programs

Access aerospace training, coding bootcamps, and robotics workshops.

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Explore publications, whitepapers, and technical documentation.

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