Europe could turn more of its scientific discoveries into new technologies, products and businesses by changing the way it funds innovation and supports researchers, according to a new Policy Forum published in Science. The paper, Enhancing Europe’s Competitiveness by Empowering Researchers as Innovators, calls for a more continuous route from fundamental research to commercialisation, simpler funding procedures…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
‘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…
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…
Basque Minister for Science, Universities and Innovation, ‘Juan Ignacio Pérez Iglesias’, introduced the Basque Quantum strategy during the “LEADERS MEETING – FIT FOR THE FUTURE” event held in Donostia / San Sebastián, opening new pathways for interregional cooperation in advanced technologies. Delegations from 14 industrially dynamic European regions convened at the Ikerbasque building to explore…
For ten years, the Emakumeak Zientzian initiative in the Basque Country has been bringing together research centers, universities and technology organizations to highlight the role of women in science and technology. Launched around the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated every 11 February, the project has grown into a broad, collaborative network…