The Director of the Institute of Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM), Prof. Ramón Martínez Máñez, Full Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), has been honoured at the 14th Awards of the Foro de Empresas Innovadoras (FEI) in the category of Researchers Over 40.
The award ceremony took place on 20 October at CaixaForum Madrid, recognising an outstanding professional career marked by excellence in scientific research, technology transfer through licensed patents and spin-off companies, and sustained collaboration with the business sector.
Reflecting on this recognition, Prof. Martínez Máñez highlighted its significance:
“For me, this award recognises many years devoted to generating knowledge, training people, and seeking to transform research into innovation […]. I receive it with immense gratitude, as recognition of the work of everyone who has been part of the laboratory, and as motivation to continue contributing to scientific progress.”
The IDM warmly congratulates Prof. Martínez Máñez on this well-deserved recognition and extends its congratulations to all the other award recipients in this 14th edition of the FEI Awards.