The objective of the reflection was oriented to investigate the actions that, through formative research, can be carried out in the research hotbeds. Initially, the importance that research has had in the transformation of society is highlighted. In this way, it is specified in the contributions of formative research and research training as challenges of higher education institutions. Methodologically, an exploratory documentary research was carried out, developed in several phases, in the first phase an exploration was carried out in the Scopus database, inquiring about works in formative research in different areas. Next, the projects carried out by the students in their participation in the nursery are identified, and reviewing how their results have contributed to the objectives of the nurseries, but mainly to the formative research in the Computer Engineering program. Finally, it can be concluded that the contributions of the seedbeds contributing to various areas of knowledge.