The Foundation

Foundation PTS:
Connecting you with Granada’s innovative ecosystem

We promote research, development and innovation in the field of life sciences and health. With an integrative and collaborative vision, we promote interdisciplinary research in biomedicine at an international level, protect and transfer the knowledge generated, consolidate a technology-based biosanitary business network and have become a center of excellence in healthcare.

The Foundation

La Fundación PTS inició su actividad en 1997 con el propósito fundamental de coordinar y promover el desarrollo del Parque Tecnológico de la Salud en Granada. Integrada por diversas instituciones clave como la Universidad de Granada, Consejería de Universidad, Investigación e Innovación, Consejería de Salud y Consumo, y entidades colaboradoras como CaixaBank y Caja Rural de Granada, la Fundación PTS juega un papel central en fomentar la innovación, la investigación y el desarrollo tecnológico en el sector biosanitario.

Our vision

The PTS Foundation’s mission is to consolidate the Health Technology Park as a national and international benchmark in research and technological development applied to Life Sciences and Health.

Our mission

Our mission is to foster knowledge transfer between universities, research centers and companies, promoting interdisciplinary research in biomedicine to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of diseases.

Strategic projects

The PTS Foundation works intensively in the development of projects aimed at promoting collaboration and knowledge transfer, with the objective of generating employment and wealth in the development of the business, research and clinical fabric in the health field.

Offering you . all our services

Knowledge Transfer

A space where researchers, clinicians and companies meet.

Dynamization

Training, informative activities and access to resources of interest to the ecosystem.

Entrepreneurship Support

Access to programs to promote startups in the health field.

Accompaniment

The gateway to Granada Salud and the connection to all the resources necessary for the development of your project.

Thematic Meetups

Connecting every part of the health ecosystem. We organize thematic meetings, both face-to-face and virtual.

Training Programs and Events

Promoting professional development in the health and technology field

Talent and Technology

Promoting technological and scientific skills, driving innovation and professional growth.

Trustees and collaborating members

The collaborations and networks of the PTS Foundation strengthen its role as a hub of knowledge and development. By actively participating with entities such as the Spanish National Research Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Granada, and the Confederation of Businessmen of Granada, the PTS facilitates the exchange of knowledge and resources. This not only drives innovation in the sector, but also contributes to a more equitable and sustainable society, leveraging synergies to improve the quality of life and economic progress in the region.

The members of the Board of Trustees are as follows

Trustees

On behalf of:

Universidad de Granada
D. Pedro Mercado Pacheco

Rector

Junta de Andalucía
D. Antonio Miguel Posadas Chinchilla

Secretary General for Research and Innovation of the Regional Ministry of University, Research and Innovation

D. Isaac Túnez García

Secretary General of Public Health and R&D&I in Health of the Regional Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs

Dª. María Nieves Valenzuela Romero

General Director of Innovation Promotion of the Regional Ministry of University, Research and Innovation. Delegated Trustee

D. Francisco Javier González Navarro

Director General for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Continuing Education of the Regional Ministry of University, Research and Innovation

D. Antonio Jesús Granados García

Government Delegate in Granada

Dª. María José Martín Gómez

Territorial Delegate of Educational Development, Vocational Training and University, Research and Innovation

D. Indalecio Sánchez-Montesinos García

Territorial Delegate of Health and Consumption in Granada

Ayuntamiento de Granada
Dª. María Francisca Carazo Villalonga

Mayor

Diputación de Granada
D. Francisco Pedro Rodríguez Guerrero

Chair

Ayuntamiento de Armilla
Dª. María Dolores Cañavate Jiménez

Mayor

Ayuntamiento de Ogíjares
D. Estéfano Polo Segura

Mayor

Presidency, vice-presidency, secretariat and delegated trustee
Presidencia, vicepresidencia, secretaría y patrona delegada
D. Pedro Mercado Pacheco

President

D. Antonio Miguel Posadas Chinchilla

1st Vice-President

Dª. María Francisca Carazo Villalonga

2nd Vice-President

Dª. María del Rocío Linares Morena

Secretary

Dª. María Nieves Valenzuela Romero

Delegated Trustee

partners
Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Navegación de Granada
D. Gerardo Cuerva Valdivia

Chair

Confederación Granadina de Empresarios
D. Gerardo Cuerva Valdivia

Chair

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones científicas
Dª. Fuencisla Matesanz del Barrio

Director

Caixabank
D. José Ignacio Zafra Becerra

Regional Director

All this thanks to a network of members

The collaborations and networks of the PTS Foundation strengthen its role as a hub of knowledge and development. By actively participating with entities such as the Spanish National Research Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Granada, and the Confederation of Businessmen of Granada, the PTS facilitates the exchange of knowledge and resources. This not only drives innovation in the sector, but also contributes to a more equitable and sustainable society, leveraging synergies to improve the quality of life and economic progress in the region.

Networks

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