Research, Development and Innovation Office

Its general mission is the promotion, measurement, protection and transfer of knowledge, research and innovation, as well as business development.

Functions (including, but not limited to):

• Related to scientific development and research results:
  • Collection, interpretation and channelling of calls and relevant factors for research.
  • Guidance and support in the preparation, presentation and justification of projects, consortiums and scientific alliances. Management of special projects.
  • Internationalisation, quality programmes and other specific programs.
  • Support for obtaining research resources. Business development.
  • Bibliometrics. Recording, analysis and reporting of the research activity. Accreditation.
  • State of science. Knowledge databases, evaluation and technical-scientific reports.
  • Link and support of scientific bodies of IRYCIS.

• Related to protection of knowledge, translation and innovation:
  • Identification, channelling, protection and transfer of knowledge and innovation.
  • Networks and alliances for research and innovation. Search for funds, business plans, investee companies and other interests in knowledge.
  • Management of patents and intellectual and industrial property.
  • Support of the Innovation Committee.

Both Innovation Unit and Data Science Unit are attached to the Research, Development and Innovation Office.