Collaborate with us

Discover the different ways your company or institution can collaborate with DSLAB and the university environment.

Collaboration with research groups at Spanish public universities is governed by the current legal framework (Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System, article 60). Multiple instruments exist to formalize partnerships, offering both flexible and competitive options adapted to the needs of external organizations.

These collaboration mechanisms are classified into two main categories, depending on whether they are established through direct agreements or require a public call process. Each of them has its own formalization process, financial structure, responsible figures, and specific objectives, allowing universities to adapt partnerships to the particular context and needs of each external entity.

Direct management

These mechanisms allow establishing direct agreements with varying levels of commitment, duration, and impact:

• Bilateral projects (Art. 60): Tailored contracts for specific research, consultancy, or innovation services.
• Research chairs: Long-term collaborations around a shared strategic research area.
• Observatories: Joint initiatives for monitoring, analysis, and reporting in specialized fields.
• Research institutes or centers: Structured and permanent collaborations through dedicated research units.

Public call

These mechanisms involve competitive processes and co-funding, promoting knowledge transfer and innovation:

• Industrial doctorates: Collaborative PhD programs that integrate academic research with business challenges.
• Public-private collaboration projects: Joint R&D initiatives co-funded by public programs and private companies.