The Knowledge Transfer Service of Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) is organising an in-person information session aimed at research staff interested in learning about the funding opportunities that will be available under the forthcoming call for proposals for the strengthening and development of the Valencian Innovation System, promoted by IVACE+i Innovación.

The call, whose publication is imminent, development of innovation projects in which different agents of the Valencian Innovation System cooperate and which contribute to improving the productive model of the Valencian Community, promoting collaboration between universities, technology centres and companies.

This session will allow attendees to learn first-hand about the characteristics of the 2026 call, resolve questions and hear from researchers who have already participated in this funding programme.

During the event, different key aspects will be addressed for those interested in submitting projects to this funding call:

• The main features and new developments of the IVACE+i Innovación 2026 call
• Recommendations for preparing competitive proposals
• Experiences of UMH researchers with funded projects
• The role of collaboration between universities, technology institutes and companies
• Opportunities to establish new collaborations through a networking space

Date and venue

📅 Tuesday, 17 March 2026
📍 Assembly Hall – Valona Building, Elche Campus (UMH)

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Programme

10:00 – Welcome and opening

• Ángel Carbonell – Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer
• Francisca Hernández – Deputy Vice-Rector for Research for Knowledge Transfer Management

10:10 – Presentation of the IVACE+i Innovación funding call

• Gema Tur Arlandis, Head of the Innovation Unit, IVACE+i Innovación

11:00 – Round table: Key aspects for securing an IVACE+i Innovación project

In this round table, moderated by Begoña García Jaén, successful cases and practical recommendations for future applicants will be shared.

Participants:

• Gema Tur Arlandis – IVACE+i Innovación
• Chelo Escrig Rondán – AIMPLAS
• Raúl Moral Herrero – Strategic Cooperation Projects
• Nicolás García Aracil – Completed Project on the Valorisation and Transfer of Research Results to Companies
• José María Sabater Navarro – Ongoing Project on the Valorisation and Transfer of Research Results to Companies

12:00 – Coffee break and networking

A space designed to interact with the speakers, share experiences and explore potential collaborations between researchers and companies.

Registration

Attendance at the session is free, but prior registration is required.

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An opportunity to drive innovation projects

IVACE+i funding schemes are one of the key instruments for supporting applied research and knowledge transfer in the Valencian Community.

If you are interested in promoting innovation projects, collaborating with companies or valorising research results, this session will allow you to learn first-hand about the opportunities offered by this call.

We look forward to seeing you on 17 March at the Elche Campus!