UCIE-IDM
UCIE-IDM promotes the valorisation, transfer and commercialisation of research outcomes generated at IDM, connecting scientific knowledge with industry, entrepreneurship and society.
Strategic Programs
UCIE-IDM promotes the valorisation, transfer and commercialisation of research outcomes generated at IDM, connecting scientific knowledge with industry, entrepreneurship and society:
IDM Company
IDM Company supports the valorisation and transfer of research results generated at the Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development (IDM). The programme facilitates the identification of technologies with transfer potential and promotes collaboration between researchers, companies and innovation stakeholders.
- Valorisation of research results
- Assessment of technology maturity and transfer potential
- Technology transfer roadmaps
- Patent and licensing support
- Collaboration with companies and innovation stakeholders
Jump IDM
Jump IDM promotes scientific entrepreneurship within IDM by supporting researchers in the development of technology-based spin-offs derived from the institute’s research activities. The programme provides guidance throughout the process of transforming scientific knowledge into innovative solutions with societal and economic impact.
- Entrepreneurship training for researchers
- Business model development
- Financial planning guidance
- Access to public and private funding opportunities
- Support in the creation of research-based spin-offs
- Connections with companies, investors and innovation ecosystems
Innovation areas
Sensing technologies constitute one of the main innovation areas of UCIE-IDM, focusing on the development of advanced solutions for detection, diagnosis and monitoring in healthcare, environmental, structural and agri-food applications.
Researchers at IDM develop innovative sensing platforms that combine molecular recognition, advanced materials and analytical technologies to provide reliable, sensitive and user-oriented solutions for real-world challenges.
Technology Portfolio
- Biosensors for airborne pathogen detection
- Biosensors for food allergen monitoring
- Nanomaterials for healthcare-associated pathogen detection
- Optical sensors for environmental contaminants
- Sensor networks for corrosion monitoring in concrete structures
- Metabolomics platforms for disease diagnosis and monitoring
- Molecular gate-based impedimetric systems
- Printed sensors using screen printing, flexography and inkjet technologies
- Label-free holographic hydrogels
- Perovskite-based systems for bioimaging and biosensing
- Chromo-fluorogenic sensors for chemical submission drug detection
- Probes for cellular senescence quantification
These technologies are designed to facilitate technology transfer opportunities and promote collaboration with companies, public institutions and innovation stakeholders.
The Control and Therapeutic Technologies innovation area focuses on the development of advanced materials, therapeutic strategies and predictive tools aimed at improving healthcare, food technologies and environmental sustainability.
By integrating expertise in nanomedicine, controlled release systems and pharmacological modelling, IDM develops innovative solutions that address current societal and industrial needs.
Technology Portfolio
- Smart materials for controlled biocide release and pest management
- Nanomotors for biofilm removal and cancer-related applications
- Gene therapy technologies for biomedical applications
- Materials for enzymatic browning inhibition in food systems
- Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modelling and simulation tools for therapy optimisation
These technologies contribute to the translation of scientific knowledge into practical solutions with potential applications across healthcare, biotechnology and industrial sectors.
Activities
INNOGATE
Technology showcase event presenting IDM innovations to companies and organisations interested in collaboration.
HACKATHON
Collaborative innovation programme where multidisciplinary teams address specific technological challenges.
INDUSTRY DAY
Networking and dissemination event featuring expert panels, technology demonstrations and industry discussions.
Commercial Dossiers
Press to download the dossiers as pdf format
The institute hosts the Scientific Unit for Business Innovation (UCIE-IDM),
a unit specialised in knowledge and technology transfer.