A cross-cutting view of the research and innovation ecosystem

We work closely with universities, research centers, hospitals, public authorities, clusters, innovative companies and spin-offs, supporting them across the entire research and innovation cycle, from shaping strategy to measuring impact.

Services

01. Institutional strategy and development

We design ambitious, realistic, results-driven strategies.
  • Institutional, territorial and sectoral strategic planning (RIS3 / RIS4)
  • Science, technology and corporate innovation strategies
  • Growth and transformation scenarios and roadmaps
  • Setting up and running Scientific Advisory Boards (SABs)

02. Scientific excellence and talent

We help scientific organizations become more competitive and attractive to global talent.
  • Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu strategies
  • HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R): award, implementation and renewal
  • Career paths for researchers and research managers
  • Mentoring, talent plans and career development
  • Responsible research assessment (DORA / CoARA)
  • Innovation training for executives and scientific leaders

03. Implementation and project management offices

We turn plans into reality through rigorous management, monitoring and delivery structures.
  • Implementation offices (PMOs)
  • Governance of complex projects and multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Technical support for executive teams and governing bodies
  • Organizational change management

04. Evaluation, indicators and impact

We measure results, justify investments and assess impact using rigorous methodologies.
  • Ex-ante and ex-post evaluation of projects, programs and investments.
  • Impact and outcome evaluation of government action plans
  • Evaluation of competitive research and innovation funding calls
  • Indicator systems, KPIs and dashboards
  • Institutional positioning in international rankings
  • National and international benchmarking

05. Science policy and public sector

We design policies and programs that transform the complex science, innovation and higher education ecosystem.
  • Design of public policies for science, innovation and higher education
  • Design and improvement of competitive funding calls
  • Development of regional innovation ecosystems
  • Design of public innovation missions

06. Health services transformation

We drive evidence-based healthcare projects focused on clinical impact and organizational improvement.
  • Development of clinical guidelines
  • Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
  • Systematic reviews and evidence synthesis
  • Consensus methodologies and expert panels
  • Hospital innovation
  • Advanced care models and healthcare transformation

07. Technology transfer and valorization

We turn knowledge into economic and social value through robust transfer and exploitation models.
  • Design, operation and strengthening of TTOs / KTOs
  • Catalogs of technologies, research infrastructure and scientific-technical services.
  • Identification of transferable research results
  • IP valorization and advanced licensing strategies
  • Go-to-market strategies for science-based innovation
  • Industrial scale-up of technologies
  • Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI)

08. Entrepreneurship and corporate innovation

We support the creation and growth of technology ventures, connecting science, business and investment.
  • Design and operation of accelerators and incubators for technology-based companies
  • Business models, market studies and validation
  • Science-based venture building
  • Storytelling and investor pitching
  • Open innovation and intrapreneurship programs

09. Funding and incentives

We increase organizations' capacity to secure public and private funding for R&D&I.
  • Regional institutional strengthening calls like Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu
  • Horizon Europe, ERC, EIC Pathfinder and other specialized funding calls
  • Proof of Concept
  • European Universities
  • ERDF and Interreg funds

10. Communication and reputation

We shape the stories and actions that put organizations and projects on the map and showcase their scientific leadership.
  • Institutional communication strategy
  • Science communication and outreach
  • Scientific events

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01. Institutional strategy and development

We design ambitious, realistic, results-driven strategies.
  • Institutional, territorial and sectoral strategic planning (RIS3 / RIS4)
  • Science, technology and corporate innovation strategies
  • Growth and transformation scenarios and roadmaps
  • Setting up and running Scientific Advisory Boards (SABs)

02. Scientific excellence and talent

We help scientific organizations become more competitive and attractive to global talent.
  • Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu strategies
  • HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R): award, implementation and renewal
  • Career paths for researchers and research managers
  • Mentoring, talent plans and career development
  • Responsible research assessment (DORA / CoARA)
  • Innovation training for executives and scientific leaders

03. Implementation and project management offices

We turn plans into reality through rigorous management, monitoring and delivery structures.
  • Implementation offices (PMOs)
  • Governance of complex projects and multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Technical support for executive teams and governing bodies
  • Organizational change management

04. Evaluation, indicators and impact

We measure results, justify investments and assess impact using rigorous methodologies.
  • Ex-ante and ex-post evaluation of projects, programs and investments.
  • Impact and outcome evaluation of government action plans
  • Evaluation of competitive research and innovation funding calls
  • Indicator systems, KPIs and dashboards
  • Institutional positioning in international rankings
  • National and international benchmarking

05. Science policy and public sector

We design policies and programs that transform the complex science, innovation and higher education ecosystem.
  • Design of public policies for science, innovation and higher education
  • Design and improvement of competitive funding calls
  • Development of regional innovation ecosystems
  • Design of public innovation missions

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07. Technology transfer and valorization

We turn knowledge into economic and social value through robust transfer and exploitation models.
  • Design, operation and strengthening of TTOs / KTOs
  • Catalogs of technologies, research infrastructure and scientific-technical services.
  • Identification of transferable research results
  • IP valorization and advanced licensing strategies
  • Go-to-market strategies for science-based innovation
  • Industrial scale-up of technologies
  • Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI)

08. Entrepreneurship and corporate innovation

We support the creation and growth of technology ventures, connecting science, business and investment.
  • Design and operation of accelerators and incubators for technology-based companies
  • Business models, market studies and validation
  • Science-based venture building
  • Storytelling and investor pitching
  • Open innovation and intrapreneurship programs

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10. Communication and reputation

We shape the stories and actions that put organizations and projects on the map and showcase their scientific leadership.
  • Institutional communication strategy
  • Science communication and outreach
  • Scientific events

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09. Funding and incentives

We increase organizations' capacity to secure public and private funding for R&D&I.
  • Regional institutional strengthening calls like Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu
  • Horizon Europe, ERC, EIC Pathfinder and other specialized funding calls
  • Proof of Concept
  • European Universities
  • ERDF and Interreg funds

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FECYT I+P 2026 call: key considerations for preparing evidence-based public innovation projects

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06. Health services transformation

We drive evidence-based healthcare projects focused on clinical impact and organizational improvement.
  • Development of clinical guidelines
  • Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
  • Systematic reviews and evidence synthesis
  • Consensus methodologies and expert panels
  • Hospital innovation
  • Advanced care models and healthcare transformation

Related articles

FECYT I+P 2026 call: key considerations for preparing evidence-based public innovation projects

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We take strategy all the way to results