We are Vidya

Vidya Technology is an international company committed to support heavy-asset industries. We do this by joining an extensive engineering experience with both AI software and hardware solutions for Asset Integrity and Performance Management.

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Vidya’s Awards

Vidya has a history of innovation that’s changed the industry.
We’re dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and pushing the boundaries of technology.

SPE ATCE Energy Competition

1st place, Rising star title and people’s choice awards

BRICS IIC

2nd place on BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024 – Contest Track: Artificial Intelligence – Large Language Models

MP Corrosion

Finalist for Materials Performance – Corrosion Innovation of the year award.

Plínio Cantanhede

Best Paper on Innovation and Digital Transformation

Vidya’s Awards

Vidya has a history of innovation that’s changed the industry. We’re dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and pushing the boundaries of technology.

SPE ATCE Energy Competition

1st place, Rising star title and people’s choice awards.

BRICS IIC

2nd place on BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024 – Contest Track: Artificial Intelligence – Large Language Models

MP Corrosion

Finalist for Materials Performance – Corrosion Innovation of the year award.

Plínio Cantanhede

Best Paper on Innovation and Digital Transformation

Our Mission

Our mission is to make industrial operations safer, more efficient, autonomous and sustainable. We believe that the pathway to achieve this mission lies on developing and implementing innovative AI-driven digital solutions. With a commitment to industrial excellence, Vidya wants to contribute for a future that ensures operational integrity while generates positive impacts to the societal well-being.

Meet our founders

Otávio Carneiro Corrêa

CEO Mechanical Engineer

Master Engineering Degree. Corrosion and Asset Integrity Management Specialist. Business Strategy.

Jorge Luiz Seleme

CMO Civil Engineer

Market positioning, Sales process and Account Management. R&D fund raising and projects development.

Felipe Ribas Bordignon

COO Mechanical Engineer

Operation executive, project management, hardware development. 3D engineering management. R&D development.

André Luiz Seleme

CTO Computer Engineer

Computer Engineering Master Degree. Software, AI and Firmware engineering. Software development Strategy and Lifecycle Management.

People and Culture

We are a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, masters and PHD’s experienced in software and hardware development.

More than that, we are hardworking, curious and passionate problem solvers. With different backgrounds, we are united by a profound commitment to Vidya’s mission in transforming industrial operations.

Our Journey

Founded in 2013 at COPPE/UFRJ’s business incubator in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vidya began its journey by specializing in the developing of corrosion monitoring systems, including hardware as the IoT Data Logger, driven by dedicated R&D initiatives.

Over time, we broadened our portfolio to encompass AI and software solutions. Nowadays, Vidya’s footprint extend across international boundaries, collaborating with multiple clients in the pursuit of innovation.

Industrial inspector at the top of FPSO taking a selfie

industrial inspector at a FPSO discussing

Vidya's industrial inspector looking at industrial equipment

industrial inspector looking at tablet with industrial equipment behind

Over a Decade of R&D Expertise

Founded at one of Brazil’s most renowned engineering and innovation hubs (COPPE/UFRJ), innovation has been in Vidya’s DNA from day one. Since then, we’ve led and collaborated on multiple R&D programs with Petrobras, CENPES, ANP, Tecnova, and SENAI. With flexible and market-validated experience across hardware and software, we remain open to building the next industrial breakthrough.

Corrosion monitoring

[2014 & 2018] Tecnova (Faperj/Finep), Petrobras/CENPES, ANP
Data Logger EX: Wireless sensor for corrosion monitoring

[2018 & 2022] SENAI-PR; Tecnova (Faperj/Finep)
Corrosion Atmospheric Sensor: IoT sensor for atmospheric corrosion monitoring

[2021 & 2022] Ocyan
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Monitoring: A sensor for corrosion under insulation measurement in offshore environments.

Artificial Intelligence

[2021 & 2023] Petrobras/CENPES
ASPA: AI Asset Service Portfolio Automation: An AI-driven model for service portfolio management and predictive maintenance of FPSO assets

Digital Twin

[2020] Petrobras/CENPES
Digital Twin for Operational Safety: A Digital Twin platform for scenario simulation and operational safety management.

[2024] Petrobras
Digital Twin for FPSO Tank Structural Integrity: A Digital Twin platform for structural integrity management of FPSO tanks in collaboration with Proper Marine

Our Scientific Contributions

Our company’s essence is encapsulated in the name ‘Vidya’, a nod to the Sanskrit word for knowledge. This choice stands as a testament to our core belief that meaningful innovation thrives on knowledge sharing. This principle is what drives us to the continuous advancement of technology.

Vidya on the Media

Assessing Assets and Charting Corrosion

Vidya Technology Digital Fabric Maintenance creates a safer and more efficient way to map out the life of an asset both onshore and offshore.

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2022 Energy Competition Awards Three New Firms

The ATCE Startup Village is a partnership between SPE and the Rice University. Find out which firms took this year’s top honors during the annual competition.

FPSO being analyzed by AI mask with digital point around

Vidya Technology implements Digital Fabric Maintenance solution for FPSO

Digital Fabric Maintenance project to perform virtual corrosion assessment of the FPSO and to develop corrosion inspection and maintenance plans.

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