SCIENTIFIC UNIT FOR BUSINESS INNOVATION · UCIE
ITACA FORWARD:
Bridging Research and Industry
Turning Research into Real Solutions
From idea to implementation, we build partnerships that create real business impact.
WHO WE ARE
Scientific Unit for Bussines Innovation
ITACA FORWARD is the business innovation and technology transfer unit of the ITACA Institute at UPV (UCIE).
We connect research groups with companies, transforming scientific knowledge into collaborative projects, applied solutions, and real market opportunities.
Our mission: Bringing research closer to industry and society through technology transfer and innovation.
ACCESS TO ADVANCED R&D
Direct access to specialized research groups, advanced technologies, and scientific expertise across strategic sectors.
COLLABORATION BUILD ON SHARED INTEREST
Projects, pilots, licensing, and innovation initiatives aligned with both business needs and research strengths.
FROM RESEARCH TO APPLIED IMPACT
Validation, transferopportunities, and sustainable collaboration pathways based on real potential.
The «ITACA FORWARD» project is part of the Program for Valorization and Transfer of Research Results to Companies, specifically Line 2, Strengthening of Scientific Units for the Development of Technologies and Dissemination of Knowledge to Companies, and has a total eligible budget of €393,688.00, of which €354,319.20 are financed by IVACE+i Innovation and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Program Comunitat Valenciana 2021-2027 (Project Reference: INNVA2/2025/17)
OUR CAPABILITIES
Technologies That Solve Real Challenges
At ITACA FORWARD we transform scientific and technological expertise into practical solutions for industry, healthcare, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Our capabilities are organized around four strategic areas where research meets real market needs
Enabling
Technologies
AI, Data Science, IoT, Process Mining, Cybersecurity and advanced electronics to connect systems, extract value from data and ensure reliable performance.
Green Societies
& Environment
Smart energy, green hydrogen, circular economy, bioeconomy and intelligent transport solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Health &
Wellbeing
Connected health, clinical decision support, medical imaging, cardiovascular research and medical instrumentation to improve care, diagnosis and quality of life.
Factory of
the Future
Industry 4.0, industrial electronics, microwave processing, electromagnetic compatibility and sensor networks to optimize processes and boost efficiency.
HOW WE WORK
From First Conversation to Real Collaboration
We help companies and organizations explore collaboration opportunities with ITACA research groups through a clear, progressive and realistic process.
Our goal is to identify the right match between business challenges, research capabilities and technology maturity.
LISTEN
We understand your challenge, needs and innovation priorities.
MATCH
We identify relevant ITACA capabilities and potential research groups.
EXPLORE
We explore possible collaboration routes: pilot, R&D project, licensing or expert support.
MOVE FORWARD
We support the launch of joint initiatives aligned with shared interests and technology readiness.
LISTEN
We understand your challenge, needs and innovation priorities.
MATCH
We identify relevant ITACA capabilities and potential research groups.
EXPLORE
We explore possible collaboration routes: pilot, R&D project, licensing or expert support.
MOVE FORWARD
We support the launch of joint initiatives aligned with shared interests and technology readiness
Why Collaborate with ITACA
Research Strength. Real Collaboration Opportunities.
ITACA combines scientific excellence, advanced technological capabilities, and strong and multidisciplinary expertise across health, industry, energy, and digital transformation.
Scientific Excellence
Multidisciplinary research groups and advanced scientific expertise.
Applied Research Infrastructure
Laboratories, digital platforms and testing environments ready for collaboration.
Transfer & innovation Potential
Technologies, know-how and real opportunities for pilots, validation and joint development.
Innovation Ecosystem
Connections across industry, public institutions and innovation networks.
A technology partner for an innovation challenge
Access to specialized research capabilities
Collaborative R&D opportunities
Technology validation, pilots or licensing
Expert advisory in strategic technological areas
