# List of public sector organisations in Rio Grande do Sul

Tamtam tracks 26 public sector organisations headquartered in Rio Grande do Sul. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by HCPA - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal de Pelotas and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG. Their median headcount is 711. Half of them were founded in 1990 or later. The most common headquarters are Porto Alegre (14) and Novo Hamburgo (2).

This list features large public sector organizations in Rio Grande do Sul, predominantly active in healthcare and higher education. Notable entities include HCPA - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, a federal agency providing care, research, and training; Universidade Federal de Pelotas, offering a wide range of academic programs; Grupo Hospitalar Conceição, a leading healthcare provider for the SUS; and Polícia Civil do Rio Grande do Sul, responsible for criminal investigations and public safety. Most of these organizations are large institutions with several hundred to thousands of employees.

A clear pattern among these organizations is their primary focus on public services, particularly in health and education. Many are headquartered in Porto Alegre, indicating a concentration of public administration and service provision in the state capital. The founding dates span several decades, with a significant number established in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as well as a cluster of institutions founded around 2008.

🇧🇷 Rio Grande do Sul · 26 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HCPA - Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hcpa-hospital-de-clinicas-de-porto-alegre) (edu.br)<br>A semi-independent federal agency providing high-quality care, research, and academic training, aiming for international recognition in healthcare standards | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 4,581 | 1971 |
| 2 | [Universidade Federal de Pelotas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-pelotas) (portal.ufpel.edu.br)<br>An Brazilian institution of higher education offering a wide range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in various fields of knowledge | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Pelotas | 3,676 | 1969 |
| 3 | [Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-do-rio-grande-furg) (furg.br)<br>An educational institution located in southern Brazil, with a focus on regional history, culture, and social characteristics | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Rio Grande | 2,451 | 1969 |
| 4 | [Grupo Hospitalar Conceição](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-hospitalar-conceicao-porto-alegre) (ghc.com.br)<br>Leading provider of healthcare services for the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) in southern Brazil, offering a range of medical treatments and procedures to the community | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 2,347 |  |
| 5 | [Polícia Civil do Rio Grande do Sul](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/policia-civil-do-rio-grande-do-sul) (pc.rs.gov.br)<br>Law enforcement organization responsible for conducting criminal investigations, ensuring public safety, and maintaining order by collaborating with authorities and protecting individual rights | Public Safety | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 1,412 |  |
| 6 | [Universidade Federal do Pampa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-do-pampa) (unipampa.edu.br)<br>The organization operates through the website wwwunipampaedubr | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Bagé | 1,299 | 2008 |
| 7 | [IFRS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ifrs) (ifrs.edu.br)<br>A federal institution focused on providing technological and professional education through various campuses located in Rio Grande do Sul | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Bento Gonçalves | 1,269 | 2008 |
| 8 | [Grupo Hospitalar Conceição](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-hospitalar-conceicao) (ghc.com.br)<br>Leading provider of healthcare services in Porto Alegre, offering universal and free access to medical care through a network of hospitals and community health centers | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 1,227 |  |
| 9 | [Defensoria Pública do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/defensoria-publica-do-estado-do-rio-grande-do-sul) (defensoria.rs.def.br)<br>This organization aims to ensure access to justice, promote human rights, and support vulnerable individuals, emphasizing ethics, respect, transparency, and commitment to results | Administration of Justice | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 1,131 | 1994 |
| 10 | [IFSUL - Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ifsul-instituto-federal-sul-rio-grandense) (ifsul.edu.br)<br>A Brazilian federal institution under the Ministry of Education offering courses at different levels with 7 active campuses across various cities | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Pelotas | 1,078 |  |
| 11 | [UFCSPA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufcspa) (linktr.ee)<br>Federal University offering undergraduate, graduate, and medical residency programs with a focus on excellence in education and high faculty qualifications | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 1,023 | 2008 |
| 12 | [EMATER-RS/ASCAR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emater-rs-ascar) (tche.br)<br>An institution providing rural extension services, promoting sustainable development, health, and environmental preservation for family farmers in Rio Grande do Sul | Farming | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 932 | 1955 |
| 13 | [Instituto Federal Farroupilha](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-federal-farroupilha) (iffarroupilha.edu.br)<br>Offering a variety of degree programs in fields such as administration, agronomy, biology, chemistry, systems development, public management, agriculture, and zootechnology | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 São Vicente do Sul | 711 |  |
| 14 | [EPTC - Empresa Pública de Transporte e Circulação S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eptc-empresa-publica-de-transporte-e-circulacao-s-a) (eptc.com.br)<br>Regulates and oversees transit and transport activities in Porto Alegre, established by law in 1998 | Government Administration | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 689 |  |
| 15 | [Fundacao De Saude Publica De Novo Hamburgo - Fsnh](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-de-saude-publica-de-novo-hamburgo-fsnh) (fsnh.net.br)<br>A public health foundation providing hospital and outpatient services, focusing on health care rather than disease care, operating under the city's health department | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Novo Hamburgo | 545 |  |
| 16 | [samae](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/samae) (samaecaxias.com.br)<br>samae is a company located in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil, specializing in providing services related to water supply and sanitation | Facilities Services | 🇧🇷 Caxias do Sul | 448 |  |
| 17 | [Fundação Hospitalar Getúlio Vargas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-hospitalar-getulio-vargas) (fhgv.com.br)<br>A healthcare foundation with two hospitals providing medical services, specialized care, and emergency services to over a million people in southern Brazil | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Sapucaia Do Sul | 424 | 2010 |
| 18 | [Companhia Carris Porto-Alegrense](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/companhia-carris-porto-alegrense) (carris.com.br)<br>A historic transportation provider, operating buses and electric trams since 1872, recognized nationally for its quality service and public management | Ground Passenger Transportation | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 397 | 1872 |
| 19 | [Procempa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/procempa) (prefeitura.poa.br)<br>Technology and communication organization providing innovative solutions for public services, promoting digital inclusion, and enhancing citizen's quality of life through technology | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 379 | 1977 |
| 20 | [UFRGS TV](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufrgs-tv) (ufrgs.br)<br>A TV production unit showcasing activities and projects at a prestigious federal university in Brazil, serving as a learning and research space for communication students | Online Audio and Video Media | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 310 | 2005 |
| 21 | [Fundação de Saúde Pública de Novo Hamburgo - FSNH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-de-saude-publica-de-novo-hamburgo-fsnh-novo-hamburgo) (fsnh.net.br)<br>Works in partnership with the Municipal Health Department to provide public services and activities related to public health within the Unified Health System (SUS) | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Novo Hamburgo | 245 | 2009 |
| 22 | [Universidade Federal Do Pampa - Unipampa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-do-pampa-unipampa) (edu.br)<br>An e-learning organization in Brazil that is based in Rio Grande Do Sul and works closely with Universidade Federal Do Pampa | E-Learning Providers | 🇧🇷 Bage | 182 |  |
| 23 | [Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental - FEPAM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-estadual-de-protecao-ambiental-fepam) (fepam.rs.gov.br)<br>The State Foundation of Environmental Protection in Rio Grande do Sul works to oversee and preserve the environment through licensing, research, and projects | Political Organizations | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 182 | 1990 |
| 24 | [Embrapa Clima Temperado](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/embrapa-clima-temperado) (cpact.embrapa.br)<br>A research unit focused on developing sustainable agricultural solutions in the temperate climate region, with state-of-the-art laboratories and extensive research in crop production systems | Farming | 🇧🇷 Pelotas | 181 | 1973 |
| 25 | [Badesul Desenvolvimento](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/badesul-desenvolvimento) (badesul.com.br)<br>A development agency in Rio Grande do Sul offering financial solutions for public, private, and agricultural projects, with a focus on sustainability and innovation | Investment Banking | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 181 | 1973 |
| 26 | [IPH-UFRGS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iph-ufrgs) (ufrgs.br)<br>Engineering education with emphasis on hydraulic engineering, model techniques, and transportation infrastructure including ports, roads, and geodesy. | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre | 73 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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