UNIVERSITY OF MALAGA

The University of Málaga (UMA), founded in 1972, is a prominent public university in Spain, with a mission to deliver high-quality education, foster innovation, and contribute to societal progress. UMA is home to over 35,000 students and 2,400 academic staff, offering a wide range of programs across its 18 schools, spanning disciplines such as health sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is recognized for its commitment to research, technological development, and the internationalization of education, supported by collaborations with over 800 institutions worldwide.

Within UMA, the Technological Innovation and Cooperation Office (InnTech UMA) serves as a dynamic hub for research and innovation management. This specialized office is dedicated to fostering connections between academia, industry, and societal stakeholders to ensure that cutting-edge research translates into impactful real-world applications. It provides a framework for interdisciplinary cooperation, driving initiatives in key areas such as:

Technological Innovation:

InnTech UMA facilitates the development and deployment of advanced technologies across sectors, ensuring solutions are relevant to the challenges faced by communities and industries. 

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

The office prioritizes partnerships between academia, industry, and public institutions to co-create innovative solutions. Its approach emphasizes the integration of diverse expertise to foster breakthroughs in science and technology.

Capacity Building:

UMA and InnTech UMA organize training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to empower students, professionals, and educators with the skills needed for the digital era.