A delegation of the ICIQ, led by its director, Prof. Emilio Palomares, and the manager and administrative director, Dr. Imma Escofet, has met with the management of IRTA at its headquarters in Torre Marimon (Caldes de Montbui). The main objective of the conference was to strengthen strategic alliances and explore ways of cooperation between the two institutions.
After an institutional welcome, a work session was held where the respective lines of research were shared. On behalf of IRTA, the delegation was led by its general director, Josep Usall, who presented the corporate side of the center, accompanied by the scientific director, Jordi Garcia, in charge of exposing the key axes of its Strategic Plan.
During the meeting, synergies with a high potential for impact were identified, especially in fields such as the circular bioeconomy, biomass recovery and the development of new sustainable solutions. Both centres agreed on the crucial role of research in accelerating the transition to more efficient and resilient agri-food systems in the face of the climate emergency.
This collaboration highlights the ICIQ’s desire to put its expertise in chemical research at the service of global challenges, as well as those of the agri-food sector. “Interdisciplinary collaboration is key to accelerating the step towards a truly sustainable economy“, it was stressed during the session.
The conference concluded with a visit to the Torre Marimon facilities, reaffirming the ICIQ’s commitment to the Catalan research ecosystem to offer innovative responses to the needs of society and the industrial fabric.
The ICIQ delegation was completed by the head of Finance, Ezequiel Soldevila; Dr. Fernando Bravo, head of the Technology and Knowledge Transfer (KTT) area, and Dr. Laura López, Head of the Projects Department.
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