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The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) received more than 109 million euros in R&D&I projects in 2024; it promoted 15 start-ups and incorporated three new spin-offs into its innovative ecosystem. In addition, it achieved record figures in the transfer of research results, with 46 new patents filed last year. These are the most notable figures for UPV-certified R&D&I in 2024, as compiled in the report by the UPV's Knowledge Transfer Office (OTC) and presented at the UPV Innovation Forum 2025.

‘These figures confirm the role of the Universitat Politècnica de València and its national leadership in the transfer of research results, which have positioned it as the leading technological university in Spain,’ said the UPV's Vice-Rector for Innovation and Transfer, Salvador Coll, and the institution's Vice-Rector for Research, Belén Picó, during the presentation of the report.

91ÖÆƬ³§ Innovation Forum brought together more than 200 professionals from the fields of research, entrepreneurship and the Valencian R&D&I ecosystem at the Universitat Politècnica de València science park, consolidating its position as a benchmark for knowledge transfer and innovation in the Valencian Community from the UPV.

The event was opened by José E. Capilla, Rector of the UPV, and Juan José Cortés, Director General of Innovation of the Valencian Regional Government, who highlighted the institutional commitment to innovation and knowledge transfer as the cornerstone of socio-economic development and the Valencian business fabric.

Eight stories of successful innovation with the UPV mark

Throughout the event, eight ‘UPV Innovation Stories’ were presented, featuring researchers and entrepreneurs who have stood out for their work in knowledge and technology transfer projects for the market.

Hermenegildo Gil, a researcher at the Ai2 Institute, presented his innovation story as the promoter of the spin-off AKISEI STUDIOS, in which the UPV has a stake. The company exploits gamified software for the development of emotional intelligence in adolescents.

Another success story was presented by researcher Antonio Martínez Millana, a researcher at the ITACA Institute and promoter of the spin-off ARGOS, partly owned by the UPV, which exploits the patent for a device for measuring traffic from individual mobility vehicles, such as bicycles and scooters.

Federico Grau, a former researcher at the IBMCP Institute (UPV-CSIC) and promoter of the spin-off MadeInPlant, explained how the company exploits a patent on plants that produce growth factors and other ingredients.

Valery Naranjo, a researcher at the HumanTech Institute and promoter of the spin-off ARTIKODE INTELLIGENCE, partly owned by UPV, presented the innovation story of how the company develops and exploits large image AI models for various industrial and service sectors.

Miguel Frasquet, promoter of the start-up SOLATOM, supported by IDEAS UPV, presented the company's success story of producing solar thermal boilers for the steam needs of the industry.

Yago Manso, Partners Agent at Hyperloop UPV - part of the UPV Design Factory programme - presented how they are designing, developing and manufacturing scalable hyperloop technology, positioning themselves as an international benchmark by solving the challenges posed by the future transport technology.

Tania Godoy, innovation agent at the IDM Institute and promoter of the spin-off CELENTIS, in which UPV participates, presented the exploitation of patents for chemical submission drug detection.

Francisca Ramón, professor in the Urban Planning Department and winner of the UPV knowledge transfer award in the field of humanities and social sciences, showed how her research has impacted Valencian agricultural legislation.

Finally, the stories of innovation were brought to a close by Elena Meliá, a researcher at CEGEA, who explained the impact of her research on the merger processes of agricultural cooperatives.

Featured lecture and business round table

During the event, Beatriz Llamusí, CEO of Arthex Biotech, shared her experience in developing innovative treatments for neuromuscular diseases. In addition, a round table discussion entitled ‘What do companies think about when they talk about innovation?’ was held, moderated by Fernando Conesa, head of the i2T Service and director of UPV Innovation, with the participation of Pedro Silva from Grupo BeGas, Marián Serrano from Global Omnium and Javier Parra from Citrosol.

The closing ceremony was led by Pablo Lozano, advisor to the Social Council of the UPV and director of Talent Acquisition at NTT DATA Spain, who highlighted the importance of collaboration between universities and companies to promote innovation.