The Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Laboratory (ERHV.lab) at the University of the Basque Country (EHU) is pushing the frontiers of clean energy research to make renewable generation and green hydrogen production more efficient, reliable and economically competitive. Based at the School of Engineering in Vitoria‑Gasteiz, ERHV.lab focuses on developing renewable energy systems and studying…
CIC ENERGIGUNE marks fifteen years of turning scientific excellence into technology and impact for the basque country
More than 1,500 publications, over 10% C1 scientific output, and 10 researchers featured in the Stanford–Elsevier ranking demonstrate the scientific excellence built by the centre since 2011 CIC energiGUNE, a leading research centre in electrochemical and thermal energy storage and conversion, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year following a trajectory in which it has…
New treatment target found for highly aggressive primary liver cancer
An international study led by researchers from the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and the Biogipuzkoa health research institute (IIS Biogipuzkoa) has identified MARCO receptor as a new therapeutic target in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), one of the most aggressive forms of liver cancer and one with the poorest prognosis. CCA is a cancer of…
BIOSPAIN 2026 positions Bilbao as the European capital for biotechnology
Experts will gather to debate critical sector themes, including cutting-edge medical treatments, AI integration, sustainable bioeconomies, and capital strategies for growth. BIOSPAIN 2026, Spain’s largest biotechnology event and one of Europe’s leading biotech conferences, will take place from 29 September to 1 October at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) under the slogan «Bioinnovation that clicks.» Organised by the Spanish Bioindustry Association…
July 22 marks World Brain Day
“Traditionally, research has focused on the sending and receiving neurons. Our approach is to understand how the environment between neurons itself modulates that signal,” says researcher Jan Tønnesen Coinciding with World Brain Day, celebrated on July 22, the Instituto Biofisika (CSIC, EHU) highlights the advances made by one of its teams in understanding the microscopic architecture…
The Basque Country, one of the Leading Quantum Ecosystems on the International Map
‘Journey to Quantum Advantage’ Report by the IBM Institute for Business Value The Basque Country has earned a prominent place in the global race for quantum computing thanks to a long-term strategy that combines public investment, scientific collaboration, and business engagement. This is highlighted in the report «Journey to Quantum Advantage» by the IBM Institute…
CIC energigune drives the development of smart textiles capable of managing temperature and energy
The Basque centre is working on new flexible materials for applications in wearables, smart textiles, health, personal mobility and advanced thermal management. The clothing of the future could do much more than protect us from the cold or heat. It could intelligently regulate temperature, adapt more effectively to the environment and even store thermal energy…
LUP: Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Accessible Reading
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),…










