2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Technology Transfer
Our success in national and international competitive bidding processes, as well as our partnerships with public administrations and private companies, reflect our ability to lead technology transfer in our fields of activity
In 2024 IHCantabria has reaffirmed its leadership in the knowledge economy and its role as a driver of innovation in the sectors it addresses. Its approach combines excellence in applied research with technology transfer, promoting solutions that generate a positive and tangible impact on society and industry.
With the execution of 96 technology transfer projects, IHCantabria has demonstrated its international vocation and its capacity to address global challenges, especially in 11 countries of the American continent. This year marked a milestone with a 5.4% increase in the attraction of resources, reaching 4.6 million euros in transfer projects, consolidating its competitiveness and capacity to generate value through innovation.
Strategic collaborations with 31 administrations and 87 companies have been key to applying the knowledge developed in sustainable and effective projects. These alliances have strengthened its position as an indispensable partner in the creation of a more sustainable future.
IHCantabria has also advanced in critical areas such as renewable energy, highlighting its contribution to the development of offshore wind farms through innovative and environmentally friendly techniques. In addition, it has continued to support ports, coastal managers and policy makers in assessing and improving resilience to climate change, a global challenge that requires specific and adaptive solutions, as well as the active participation of citizens. This participation has been exceptional, for example, in the implementation of the CoastSnap citizen science initiative in Santander, as the two monitoring stations installed by IHCantabria in the Piquío Gardens registered the highest citizen participation (first and second position) among 200 stations located worldwide.
Our technology transfer in figures
+90
Technology transfer projects
4.6M€
Attracted funds
31
Cooperating administrations
87
Cooperating companies
11
American Countries
4
African Countries
6
European Countries
2
Asia/Oceania Countries
2024 internationalization
2024 relevant milestones
Consolidation of the REECCA platform, initially promoted by IHCantabria, to which more than 300 technicians and more than 25 organizations currently belong
Creation of an AI-based digital twin of the Santander Bay sanitation system
Consolidation our strategic expansion in the Caribbean with new projects in Suriname and St. Kitts and Nevis
