We connect society, business and university to innovate together →

UPV Innovation is the knowledge transfer office (OTC) of the Universitat Politècnica de València. We link the University’s talent with companies and institutions, enhance research and generate alliances to transform innovative ideas into solutions with impact.

OUR 2025 FIGURES IN TALENT

1.414

Job offers

10.866

Company internships

107

Company chairs

OUR 2025 FIGURES IN TRAINING

€10M

Courses

59.000

LLL Registrations

291

Company courses

OUR 2025 FIGURES IN R

€119M

R+i

€30M

Services

Patents filed

OUR 2025 FIGURES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Spin-offs

Start-ups

Makers Teams

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Forum UPV Innovation 2026

The referent event for the R&D and innovation ecosystem

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We connect university and company to promote open innovation, solve real challenges and transfer knowledge to the Valencian productive fabric.

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Find out the latest news, events and activities of UPV Innovation

The future of the Valencian clóchina: production strategies to combat climate change

From the lab to investment: SPIN UPV 2026 analyzes the business potential of its projects

UPV adds 17 new patents in health, telecommunications, energy, and sustainable chemistry

The UPV joins SENTIATECH, the Spanish innovation network for environmental monitoring

New generation of UPV startups in the first half of 2026

buenas practicas CPI TX reconocimiento 2026

CPI-UPV brings innovation to students and receives the PIAE+ 2026 recognition

Who UPV Innovation is aimed at

UPV Innovation acts as a catalyst between university and society, connecting companies, students and researchers to promote the transfer of knowledge and research towards the development of real solutions.

We facilitate strategic collaborations that transform talent and innovation into social impact and economic growth.

Research Staff

We accompany the entire process of valorization and transfer of research results. From intellectual protection to connection with companies or the creation of spin-offs, we help the knowledge of research staff generate impact, open new avenues of funding and find its real application in society.

Companies

Collaborating with the UPV means accessing qualified talent, cutting-edge technology and knowledge applied to your needs. We facilitate joint R projects, consulting, proof of concept and technology transfer to help companies innovate with less uncertainty and greater potential for success.

Students

From their first steps at the university, we open the doors to innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration projects with real companies. We offer students tools, programs and experiences to apply their knowledge, explore their ideas and connect with opportunities that boost their professional development.

Society

Innovation is also participation, culture and social commitment. From UPV Innovation we work to bring science and technology closer to citizens, through open activities, training, collaboration spaces and solutions that improve the lives of people and the environment

Programmes

Activities promoted by UPV Innovation to promote University and Society relations.

Match UPV

Match UPV allows companies to propose technological challenges and receive solution proposals from our research teams.

18 June

UPV Innovation Forum 2026 | Spring – Side Event

Join the benchmark meeting for researchers, entrepreneurs, and R agents from UPV's innovation ecosystem at "Research Security and Deep Tech"

CPI Tour Experience for UPV Students – PIAE+ | February 2026

A playful journey through science and innovation at the Science Park of the Universitat Politècnica de València.

Spin UPV

Are you involved in research at UPV and want to bring your results to market? SPIN UPV offers advice and training to make your project a reality.

CPI Tour Experience

A journey through the City of Innovation campus via thematic routes exploring its most advanced research and experimentation spaces.

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Innovation Stories

Discover success stories of innovative technologies and ideas developed by the UPV Innovation ecosystem.

XTRA2 UPV

Design, construction, and piloting of competitive radio-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Faraday Rocketry

National record in amateur rocketry

Joan Peiró

Member of Faraday UPV, winning team in the Best Flight category 2026.

Formula Student UPV

World reference in university engineering and student automotive competition

Carlos Marco

Technical Director - Formula Student (UPV)

Mekreo Engineering

From sustainability to action: engineering to transform materials and industrial processes

Elena Moreno López

CEO and Co-founder

Miguel García Monteagudo

CTO and Co-founder

OLESYN - ITQ

Deforestation-free chemistry: the new generation of sustainable ingredients for the industry

Ilaria Ceteroni

Co-founder and pro-CTO

Valyra Aerospace, UPV Spin-Off

Next-generation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Autonomy and Sustainability for Future Missions

Joan Albert Such García

Co-CEO at Valyra Aerospace, UPV Spin-Off

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Services

We offer services and support innovation and technology transfer through four main lines.

Talent

We connect UPV students and graduates with companies for internships, employment and projects that boost their professional development.

Training

We offer practical and specialized training connected with the business fabric to reinforce skills adapted to the labor reality.

R+D+i

We facilitate collaboration between companies and UPV researchers to develop innovative solutions with high technological impact.

Entrepreneurship

We support those who want to start a business from the university with advice, training, mentoring and access to programs and funding.

Themes

Discover the key technologies led by the UPV and the possibilities of transforming the world through their applications.

Digital

Art, Architecture, Business and Society

Civil Security, Infrastructure, and Resilience

Industry and Advanced Materials

Climate, Environment and Water

Biotechnology and Agri-Food

Communication and Space

Energy and Sustainable Mobility

Health

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Explora UPV is the knowledge and innovation search engine of the Universitat Politècnica de València. Discover research lines, projects, and innovative solutions that are transforming the future of our society.