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UNIALFA concluded, last Thursday (28), the 2025 edition of the event “Technology in Action: from theory to solving real challenges”, a week dedicated to the presentation of projects developed by students from the courses of Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science and Systems Analysis and Development. The program took place between November 24 and 28 at the Perimetral and Bueno T-1 units, in Goiânia.
Throughout the week, the teams defended solutions created from real community problems, presenting prototypes, technical analyses, and feasibility studies. The judging panels were composed of professors, invited specialists, and representatives from the institution, who evaluated the innovation, applicability, clarity, relevance, and technical support of the proposals.
Presentations in the Shark Tank format
Inspired by the Shark Tank Brazil program model, the event challenged students to present their projects in objective pitches, with structured arguments and a focus on the technical, economic, and market aspects of the solutions. The format reinforced the need for clear communication and mastery of all stages of development, bringing the academic experience closer to real-world scenarios in the technology field.
The coordinator of the Technology area, Professor Rodrigo de Souza Ataídes, emphasizes that the dynamic enhances learning and broadens students' understanding of the creative process.
“The students don’t just present a prototype. They come with research, testing, needs assessment, cost projections, and target audience definition. The project is the result of an entire academic journey,” he stated.
According to him, the proposals presented stem from demands observed in different social contexts, including urban mobility, education, accessibility, health, public management, and commerce. "Each team identified a real problem and worked from there, seeking viable and impactful solutions," he explained.
Practical training and portfolio for the market.
Many of the projects presented will serve as part of the students' professional portfolio, especially for internship selection processes and first opportunities in the job market.
Professor Rodrigo emphasizes that the event also generates relevant institutional material:
“In addition to documenting the entire academic journey of the semester, these presentations are evidence of innovative practices and real-world experiences aligned with the graduate profile required by the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education).”
The initiative is organized by the Technology Coordination in partnership with the Academic Directorate and is part of the official semester calendar. In some subjects, participation serves as a partial or final assessment.
A week that reinforces UNIALFA's unique qualities.
Through active methodologies, collaborative practices, and direct contact with real-world challenges, the event solidified UNIALFA's mission of training professionals capable of combining critical thinking, technical skills, and an entrepreneurial perspective.
The activity highlighted what sets the institution apart in technology education: practical, strategic training connected to the market, with projects that demonstrate that the classroom can indeed transform realities.
