SamarIA SmartLab
We automate processes with AI and agents
We implement Electronic, Software, and Mechanical engineering solutions. Custom AI-powered workflows. We develop platforms for agriculture, tourism, health, education, and the aerospace sector.
About Us
Our Story
SamarIA SmartLab was born from Proposal code 97280, funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Minciencias) in Colombia under Call No. 934 of 2023. We are a research, development, and innovation initiative led by Jose Fernando Noguera Polania as Founder and CEO, with over 14 years of experience in research, university teaching, leadership of R&D+i projects, and Academia–Industry–Government–Society articulation. He currently serves as a Minciencias Postdoctoral Researcher and Faculty Researcher at Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia (UCC), Santa Marta campus. He has led and participated as Principal Investigator, co-investigator, and Scientific Director in multiple projects funded by Minciencias, the General Royalties System, and universities, focused on smart agriculture, IoT, neural networks, deep learning, environmental monitoring, water resources, climate change, and advanced control systems, in partnership with key institutions such as Aprogaira Frutal and Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, among others.
Co-founder — Aldo Daconte Blanco.
Aldo Daconte Blanco is an Electronic Engineer and researcher with experience in artificial intelligence, IoT monitoring systems, and applied automation. He has participated in research projects related to neural networks for smart irrigation, aquifer monitoring, and the development of technological solutions for engineering and smart agriculture.
He has served as a Minciencias Young Researcher and collaborating researcher at Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, contributing to data analysis, electronic prototyping, instrumentation, and scientific writing activities. He also has experience in industrial maintenance management and coordination.
He is the author of scientific publications and has contributed to academic training and advisory processes in electronic engineering, strengthening the innovation and technological development capabilities of SamarIA SmartLab.
Mission
To develop and transfer innovative artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced technology solutions that drive the digital transformation of organizations and communities, generating social and economic impact in Colombia and the world.
Vision
To be recognized as a center of excellence in research, development, and innovation that brings together talent, technology, and opportunities to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous digital future.
Values
- Innovation with social purpose
- Excellence in every project
- Collaboration among partners
- Knowledge transfer
- Environmental sustainability
Our Strategic Partners
- Minciencias — Official funder under Call 934 of 2023
- Aprogaira Frutal — Partner in smart agricultural solutions
- Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia — Partner in training and knowledge transfer
- SamarIA Research Group — Registered with Minciencias with an emerging technological vision in AI, automation, and engineering
Services
Intelligent Solutions
- Hardware and software automation
- Intelligent agents and bots
- Custom platforms
- Web pages / websites
- 20 hectares of living laboratory for prototyping and experiments
Corporate Strategy
- Tax benefits
- Minciencias peer reviewer
- Project formulation and execution
- Internationalization
- Research, development, and innovation
Professional Career
- Training programs
- Scholarship advisory
- Professional opportunities
- Ideas driven by passion (Actions speak louder than words)
Training
Applied AI Track
- Neural Networks
- Large Language Models
- Agentic AI
Research Seedbed and Professional Development
- Research and prototyping
- Project formulation
- Participation in calls for proposals
- Online work
AI for Universities
- AI tools
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