FUNDECYT-PCTEX

The Foundation FUNDECYT Science and Technology Park of Extremadura (FUNDECYT-PCTEX) is a body governed by public law based in Extremadura (Spain) with the aim of contributing to the social and economic exploitation of science and technology in the region, supporting and promoting scientific and technological development and a better use of research and innovation outcomes.

Moreover, playing the role of a Development and Innovation Agency, it provides technical assistance to the Regional Government for the design and implementation of policies, such as the Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3), Digital Agenda of Extremadura, or the next Regional Business Incubators Network, and operates as support office of enterprises, the University of Extremadura, R&D centres and other regional stakeholders to foster innovation. 

The experience of the organisation is the results of its activities and projects (regional, national, and European) carried out by during the last 30 years promoting a transformation process of the region of Extremadura to a knowledge based development. 

Therefore, at FUNDECYT-PCTEX, we are committed to:

• Establishing business incubation and accommodation infrastructures across the region.

• Providing advanced services to businesses and research groups, fostering R&D&I and technology-based entrepreneurship.

• Managing competitive projects that drive innovation in public policies, strengthen the regional innovation system’s competitiveness, and support its internationalisation.

FUNDECYT-PCTEX is currently participating in two key projects focused on digitalisation and health. One of them is the Technologies for the Efficiency Digital Innovation Hub (T4E EDIH), formed by a consortium of 11 interconnected European entities that aligns with the EU’s green and digital transition by leveraging cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing, while providing SMEs with services such as testing and experimentation, training, financing support, and access to innovation ecosystems and networks. The second project, UNITE, aims to strengthen interregional cooperation in digital health by leveraging digital innovations to improve health, wellbeing, and economic outcomes, particularly in response to Europe’s demographic transition and ageing population, while fostering an open European digital health ecosystem aligned with regional smart specialisation strategies and supporting entrepreneurship, research, and workforce development.

Moreover, to support the internationalisation of R&D&I, through its European Projects Office, it provides coordination services for the international participation of entities from the Extremadura ecosystem, including information and dissemination activities on opportunities for international collaboration, as well as support for participation in international calls.