LUP is a Basque startup focused on developing technological solutions that improve access to reading for people with low vision or reading difficulties. Originating within Mondragon University, the company combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and optical character recognition (OCR) to create a device capable of transforming printed text into audio within seconds, without requiring internet…
Onkoreplica: We seek to accelerate the development of more effective therapies and improve cancer patients’ access to treatment
Onkoreplica is an emerging initiative originating from research carried out at CIC biomaGUNE, focused on the development of advanced three-dimensional tumor models for oncology drug testing. The project aims to accelerate the development of more effective therapies and improve cancer patients’ access to treatments that are better adapted to the biological characteristics of their tumors….
Ylenia Jabalera and Ujué Fresán awarded the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO ‘For Women in Science’ prizes
The partnership between the L’Oréal Group and UNESCO, aimed at promoting female talent in science, has marked its twentieth anniversary by granting five new awards to young women scientists whose research addresses some of the most pressing medical and environmental challenges of today. The award recipients focus their work on combating obesity (Cintia Folgueira Cobos),…
The power of the sea drives an innovative project on the Basque coast: Carnegie commitment to clean energy
A prototipe of CETO, the company´s core technology, will soon be deployed at the Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP), located in Armintza. Carnegie Clean Energy is a company specialized in harnessing wave energy to generate renewable electricity. Its core technology, CETO, is designed for large-scale applications and combines artificial intelligence with advanced electrical systems to…
Cyber Surgery aims to introduce its spinal surgery robot in the United States
The Gipuzkoa-based company has become a benchmark in medical technology with its robotic assistant for spinal surgery. (Autor: Mireia Ochoa) Cyber Surgery, a company based in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, has launched the first surgical robotic assistant with CE marking and patented kinematic navigation technology for spinal surgery. Its next major goal is to introduce this…
Universal Omics: “It’s time to use AI to research and treat metabolic diseases”
Matxalen Uriarte, founder and CEO of the company specializing in computational biotechnology, explains how advanced biomedical data analysis makes it possible to predict the real effectiveness of drugs and anticipate side effects. (Autor: Mireia Ochoa) Universal Omics is a company specializing in computational biotechnology that uses artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis to calculate the…
Oroi Boosts Growth in Central Europe with Acquisition of Kaleido VR
The Gipuzkoa-based company advances its international expansion, adding the Czech company to its portfolio alongside FeedIU (2024) and VR Pharma (2025). (Autor: Mireia Ochoa) The San Sebastián-based company Oroi, specializing in extended reality (XR) solutions for the social and healthcare sector, has taken another step in its international growth strategy with the acquisition of Kaleido…
Glycoscience develops long-lasting natural repellents and sustainable biopesticides from the Basque Country
The biotechnology company applies solutions based on natural compounds with an impact on public health and agricultural production. (Autor: Mireia Ochoa) The Bilbao-based biotechnology company Glycoscience develops products from natural compounds to address health and environmental challenges, focusing on two key areas: long-lasting natural repellents and biopesticides that minimize reliance on traditional chemicals. It has…
The first global tool to promote equality in ocean management is launched
Grafics of «The Ocean Equity Index»
Aleovitro, Basque Biotechnology for In Vitro Plant Cultivation
In Vitro Plant Cultivation










