Vicomtech
RETOS URBANOS BILBAO BIZKAIA: Distritos de Innovación Urbanos
Fátima Saiz
fsaiz@vicomtech.org
INSTITUTIONAL PRESENTATION
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INGLÉS
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Vicomtech is...
An Applied Research Centre specialised in
Artificial Intelligence and Visual Computing & Interaction
We actively contribute to the benefit of industry & society helping them to shape the future, through high quality Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence, Visual Computing & Interaction Technologies and the promotion of Human Talent
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To foster the Generation of knowledge and the Transfer of our technologies, developing prototypes of new products and facilitating new lines of business in cooperation with industry, supported in original Intellectual Property
To pursue excellence in the scientific, technical internal organisation and client service aspects, meeting the highest quality standards and regulations recognised in the scientific and industrial fields.
To contribute to universal knowledge by means of the Training of Researchers and the publication of the results obtained from applied research, the training of researchers and the joint generation of knowledge
Our Mission
To develop alliances with leading strategic partners (academic, applied research and industrial), both locally and internationally, for the promotion of networked applied research, the training of researchers and the joint generation of knowledge.
To promote an environment of professional performance of excellence and quality, which allows our staff to develop the skills necessary to work in teams and be promoters of technological change of innovation
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Where are we?
Bilbao Zorrozaurre
Zorrotzaurreko Erribera
Donostia / San Sebastián Miramon
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa
Donostia / San Sebastián Eskuzaitzeta
Oianguren, Zubieta
Vicomtech operates across three locations.
Our main headquarters are in San Sebastián, in the Miramon Technology Park, where we are located in buildings 57, 61, 63 and 65.
In addition, Vicomtech has a site in Eskuzaitzeta, within the Mobility Hub, which hosts our Transport and Security division.
Finally, Vicomtech also has a presence in Bilbao, located in Zorrozaurre.
Where are we?
Bilbao Zorrozaurre
Zorrotzaurreko Erribera 2
Bilbao Ensanche
Past
Actually
Future
Bilbao Zorrozaurre
Bilbao Bizkaia Digital Faktory
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Our Team
STAFF
Ph.D.
INTERNATIONAL
25%
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Our Board of Trustees
What we do
We transfer the results of our projects to businesses, enabling them to improve their processes and become more competitive.
Applied research in digital technologies
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APPLIED RESEARCH
INDUSTRY
BASIC RESEARCH
No dependence on the market
Dependence on the market
Market needs
PROTOTYPES, PRODUCTS
LICENSING
R&D PROJECTS
&
Added value based on Incremental Spesialization
Technological Model Transfer
INDUSTRIAL NEEDS
RESEARCH PROJECTS
RESEARCH RESULTS
PROJECT DRIVEN
LINE OF WORK DRIVEN
R&D ROADMAP DRIVEN
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Customized collaboration schema
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Digital Platforms & Data Spaces - Digital & Cybersecurity
Computer Graphics
Computer Vision & Image Processing
Digital Media & Communications
Speech & Dialog Technologies
PERCEPTION
ACTION
COGNITION
DECISION
VISUAL COMPUTING & INTERACTION
RESPONSIBLE
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
Machine Learning & Generative AI
Interactive Visual Analytics
Data, Knowledge & Intelligence
Natural Language Processing & MT
Technologies we are working on
Manufacturing & Process Industry
Security & Safety
eHealth & Wellbeing
ICT & Media
Smart Mobility
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Digital Energy & Environment
Fields of application
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PREVENT: Aplicación de Inteligencia Artificial para la seguridad inteligente en infraestructuras críticas europeas.
NUUK Mobility: Caso de éxito sobre el desarrollo de un gemelo digital para optimizar flotas de vehículos eléctricos y puntos de recarga (Proyecto eSTATION).
RESPOND-A: Sistema de apoyo para servicios de emergencia que utiliza 5G, realidad aumentada y visión artificial para mejorar la respuesta ante desastres.
5G-LOGINNOV: Optimización de la logística portuaria y reducción de la congestión en ciudades con puerto mediante tecnologías 5G.
CODRIVE: Sistema que permite al vehículo operar de forma autónoma y conectada en entornos urbanos complejos
TOTAL INCOME
PROJECTS
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
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Relevant Figures 2025
Research Incomes 2025: 20,8M€
Industry income - R&D
and Innovation
Public
performance-based
Public competitive funding
48%
Basque Government
23%
27%
Basque Government
Industry
European Union
Performance-based
Spanish Government
Local Government
3%
1%
20,8M
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610
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Scientific Publications
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It is integral to our mission to advance universal knowledge by training researchers and publishing in esteemed international journals and conferences.
Scientific Excellence
Publications categorized by technologies
Indexed in Scopus, Thomson Reuters Web of Science, and PubMed.
Articles published in Q1 journals within the JCR, Scimago, and CiteScore indexes.
Articles in partnership with other Basque R&D&I entities.
Explore all our publications here.
Computer Graphics
Digital Media &
Communications
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Machine Learning
Computer Vision & Image Analysis
Visual Analytics
Data Intelligence
Language Processing & Translation
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Dialogue & Speech
Digital Security
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15 SDKs
15 Patents Awarded
4 Patents Pending
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Intellectual Property Rights
Ph. D. Thesis Completed
+40
Ph. D. in Progress
Scientific Publications in 2024
International conferences, journals, books
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Scientific Excellence
ES21/208853
conforme con la
Norma:
ISO27001: 2013
Quality Certifications
European Commission recognition
HR Excellence in Research which vouches for our commitment to open, transparent recruitment based on researchers’ merits
Environmental Management Systems. ISO14001.
We have a state-of-the-art methodology to identify and assess environmental aspects of the centre’s intangible assets.
R&D&i Management Systems. ISO9001 & UNE166002
These certificates vouch for the excellence of the R&D&i and place us at the head of innovation management.
Business Continuity Management System. ISO 22301
The adoption of this standard implies the development of Continuity and Test Plans that respond to disruptions, reducing their impact and ensuring business continuity.
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Information Management and Security. ISO 27001
We have the guarantees that we effectively manage the security of the information and assure its confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Quality management system for medical devices. ISO 13485
International standard that specifies the requirements for a specific quality management system for medical devices
Innovation Management system. ISO 56001
It ensures that innovation in our organization is strategically aligned, systematically managed, and focused on creating real value.
Esquema Nacional de Seguridad
Guarantees that our company protects information and digital services in accordance with the highest security standards required by the Spanish public sector.
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Investee Companies
Our Alliances
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BRTA in figures
4,372
people
2,405
client companies
65M
in R&D programmes
We are part of BRTA established by the Basque Government, SPRI, Provincial Governments and Technological Centres, which has the main function of responding to the technological and industrial challenges in the Basque Country and improving awareness of the centre at an international level.
We are founding members and Presidents of GraphicsVision.ai, the main international AI network for graphics, media and vision technologies.
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Our Alliances
DIGITAL SECURITY
ICT AND MEDIA
SMART MOBILITY
EHEALTH AND MEDICAL DEVICES
MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS INDUSTRY
TECHNOLOGICAL COLLABORATIONS
SECTORIAL COLLABORATIONS
Our Alliances
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