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High-innovation hub
HIGH-INNOVATION HUB
The innovation ecosystem in Álava and the Basque Country is a dynamic and collaborative framework that promotes technological development, research and innovation in the region. This ecosystem is underpinned by several fundamental pillars that foster creativity, competitiveness and economic progress.
Technological development entities in Álava
RVCTI (Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network)
RVCTI (Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network): Since its creation in 1997, the RVCTI has been a driving force behind the Basque Country’s technological initiative. Integrating a wide variety of research, development and innovation organisations in a collaborative network, the RVCTI promotes a culture of innovation that drives the economic growth and competitiveness of the Basque business fabric.
Parke (Euskadi Technology Park, Vitoria-Gasteiz campus)
Parke (Euskadi Technology Park, Vitoria-Gasteiz campus): The Euskadi Technology Park, Vitoria-Gasteiz campus, is a strategic hub that houses a diverse ecosystem of companies, technology centres and research institutions. With almost 170 companies and outstanding research centres, the Parke, located in Miñano, has become an epicentre for innovation and technological development in the territory.
CIC energiGUNE
CIC energiGUNE is a centre for electrochemical and thermal energy storage, a strategic initiative of the Basque Government. CIC energiGUNE is a private non-profit foundation, located in the Álava Technology Park and a member of BRTA (the BASQUE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE). As of today, it is considered one of the top 3 centres in Europe.
Basque Cybersecurity Agency
Cyberzaintza, the Basque Cybersecurity Agency, is a public body set up to combat, in a comprehensive and cross-sectoral way, threats arising from the use of the Internet and new technologies in the Basque Country.
Aeronautical Technology Centre
CTA is an aerospace technology centre specialised in validating technologies for the development of aerospace materials, structures and systems with a high level of R&D.
BTI Biotechnology Instituto
A leading company in implantology and oral rehabilitation, as well as an international scientific leader in the application of regenerative therapies in various areas of medicine, from the field of oral surgery to specialities such as traumatology, dermatology, ophthalmology, sports medicine, cardiovascular surgery, aesthetic medicine and reproductive medicine, among others.
NEIKER
The Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development develops technologies that improve the productivity and management of farms.