Basque Research and Technology Alliance

Mission & Goals

Created in 2019, BRTA is a research and technology alliance formed by 4 collaborative research centres (CIC Biogune, CIC Nanogune, CIC Biomagune and CIC Energigune) and 13 technology centres (Azterlan, Azti, Ceit, Cidetec, Gaiker, Ideko, Ikerlan, Leartiker, Lortek, Neiker, Tecnalia, Tekniker and Vicomtech) with the aim of developing advanced technological solutions for the local and international companies. With the support of the Basque Government (Spain), the Araba-Álava Provicial Council, the Bizkaia Provincial Council, the Gipuzkoa Provincial council and SPRI Group, the alliance seeks to promote collaboration among its centres; to strengthen the conditions to generate and transfer knowledge to companies, contributing to their competitiveness; and to spread the Basque scientific and technological capacity. With a total staff of 4,110 professionals, generates an annual turnover of more than 337 million euros and files 100 European and international patents per year.