European Software Institute
Tecnalia
Tecnalia, Technology Corporation was created in 2001 with the main purpose of contributing to economic and social development, initiating and promoting Technological Innovation through Research Development and Dissemination.
TECNALIA is a strategic alliance between AZTI, ESI, INASMET, LABEIN, ROBOTIKER, NEIKER, FATRONIK and CIDEMCO, Technology Centres specialized in Market and Technology. These Centres establish their specialization and market access strategies according to the Corporation's Strategic Plan. TECNALIA is also proactive in extending its network of partners through the incorporation of new corporate members and the establishment of alliances.
The common aim among all the Centres is the strategic application of Technological Innovation, and to achieve it they undertake activities throughout the value chain, ranging from basic guided research to product and technology development, including advanced technology services.
The Corporation's wish is to become the client's Strategic Partner with regard to Technological Innovation, providing innovative solutions, with an integral and sector-directed offer which looks for progress in leadership, achieved through its continuous process of specialization and technology excellence.
Tecnalia
Technology Corporation
www.tecnalia.info
Main figures
The main figures about Tecnalia for 2008 are:
- 1,378 staff members
- 3,800 customers
- 128,1 mil € TURNOVER (+15%)
- 25 patents applied for
- 8 NTBCs
Key sectors
The key sectors in which Tecnalia works are:
- Agriculture & Food
- Ecoindustrial
- Automotive
- Energy
- Building
- Fishing, Naval and Maritime Transport
- Computer & Telecommunications
- Iron & Steel Industry
Emerging sectors
The emerging sectors in which Tecnalia is also working are:
- Biomedicine
- Space
- Logistics & Transport
- Tourism, Leisure and Quality of Life
Corporate members
AZTI Foundation
Incorporated in 2003
www.azti.es
ESI Foundation
Incorporated in 2004
www.esi.es
INASMET
Incorporated in 2001
www.inasmet.es
LABEIN Foundation
Incorporated in 2001
www.labein.es
NEIKER
Incorporated in 2006
www.neiker.net
ROBOTIKER Foundation
Incorporated in 2001
www.robotiker.es
FATRONIK
Incorporated in 2007
www.fatronik.com
CIDEMCO
Incorporated in 2009
www.cidemco.es