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Welcome to our 2025 activity report<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=\u201dNo Line\u201d][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u201din_container\u201d full_screen_row_position=\u201dmiddle\u201d column_margin=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction_tablet=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction_phone=\u201ddefault\u201d scene_position=\u201dcenter\u201d text_color=\u201ddark\u201d text_align=\u201dleft\u201d row_border_radius=\u201dnone\u201d row_border_radius_applies=\u201dbg\u201d overflow=\u201dvisible\u201d overlay_strength=\u201d0.3\u2033 gradient_direction=\u201dleft_to_right\u201d shape_divider_position=\u201dbottom\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d gradient_type=\u201ddefault\u201d shape_type=\u201d\u201d][vc_column column_padding=\u201dno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_tablet=\u201dinherit\u201d column_padding_phone=\u201dinherit\u201d column_padding_position=\u201dall\u201d column_element_direction_desktop=\u201ddefault\u201d column_element_spacing=\u201ddefault\u201d desktop_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d tablet_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d phone_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d background_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter=\u201dnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201dnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201d_self\u201d column_position=\u201ddefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201dleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201d0.3\u2033 width=\u201d1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit=\u201ddefault\u201d animation_type=\u201ddefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d border_type=\u201dsimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201dsolid\u201d][vc_column_text]As Chief Executive Officer of this research center, I am pleased to present the 2025 annual report, a document that includes the main achievements and progress made during a year that has given a new impulse to the consolidation of our scientific and technological model. Throughout this period, we have reinforced our commitment to excellence in applied research for sustainable development, strengthening our international leadership in engineering, water and the environment through a collaborative approach connecting science, society and industry.<\/p>\n

During this year, we have continued to strengthen our capabilities in strategic areas, incorporating new lines such as ecohydraulics, which broaden our integrative vision of aquatic systems. We have also promoted cross-cutting work teams in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, reinforcing our capacity to address future challenges from a multidisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n

Our activity has reached 230 projects developed in 25 countries, reflecting a solid international projection. This effort has resulted in a growth of more than 6 % in our budget and a 7 % increase in our human resources, consolidating an increasingly robust, diverse and prepared organization to face complex challenges.<\/p>\n

IHCantabria continues to position itself as a benchmark in research and innovation, as a true knowledge producer and as a multi-connector center, capable of integrating the public and private spheres to generate sustainable and resilient solutions.<\/p>\n

Finally, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the public administrations, companies and collaborators who have placed their trust in us, as well as to the entire IHCantabria team, whose commitment and dedication are the basis of our achievements. We invite you to browse these pages and discover the impact of a year of science, innovation and commitment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u201din_container\u201d full_screen_row_position=\u201dmiddle\u201d column_margin=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction_tablet=\u201dcolumn_reverse\u201d column_direction_phone=\u201dcolumn_reverse\u201d scene_position=\u201dcenter\u201d left_padding_tablet=\u201d8%\u201d constrain_group_4=\u201dyes\u201d right_padding_tablet=\u201d8%\u201d text_color=\u201ddark\u201d text_align=\u201dleft\u201d row_border_radius=\u201dnone\u201d row_border_radius_applies=\u201dbg\u201d overflow=\u201dvisible\u201d id=\u201dinicio\u201d advanced_gradient_angle=\u201d0\u2033 overlay_strength=\u201d0.3\u2033 gradient_direction=\u201dleft_to_right\u201d shape_divider_position=\u201dbottom\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d gradient_type=\u201ddefault\u201d shape_type=\u201d\u201d][vc_column column_padding=\u201dno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_tablet=\u201dno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_phone=\u201dno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_position=\u201dall\u201d column_element_direction_desktop=\u201ddefault\u201d column_element_spacing=\u201d30px\u201d centered_text=\u201dtrue\u201d desktop_text_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d tablet_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d phone_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d sticky_content=\u201dtrue\u201d sticky_content_functionality=\u201djs\u201d background_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter=\u201dnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201dnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201d_self\u201d column_position=\u201ddefault\u201d advanced_gradient_angle=\u201d0\u2033 gradient_direction=\u201dleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201d0.3\u2033 width=\u201d1\/1\u2033 tablet_width_inherit=\u201ddefault\u201d animation_type=\u201ddefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d border_type=\u201dsimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201dsolid\u201d gradient_type=\u201ddefault\u201d column_padding_type=\u201ddefault\u201d][vc_row_inner equal_height=\u201dyes\u201d content_placement=\u201dbottom\u201d column_margin=\u201dnone\u201d column_direction=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction_tablet=\u201ddefault\u201d column_direction_phone=\u201ddefault\u201d text_align=\u201dleft\u201d row_position=\u201ddefault\u201d row_position_tablet=\u201dinherit\u201d row_position_phone=\u201dinherit\u201d overflow=\u201dvisible\u201d pointer_events=\u201dall\u201d][vc_column_inner column_padding=\u201dno-extra-padding\u201d column_padding_tablet=\u201dinherit\u201d column_padding_phone=\u201dinherit\u201d column_padding_position=\u201dall\u201d column_element_direction_desktop=\u201ddefault\u201d column_element_spacing=\u201ddefault\u201d desktop_text_alignment=\u201dleft\u201d tablet_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d phone_text_alignment=\u201ddefault\u201d background_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 background_hover_color_opacity=\u201d1\u2033 column_backdrop_filter=\u201dnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201dnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201d_self\u201d overflow=\u201dvisible\u201d gradient_direction=\u201dleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201d0.3\u2033 width=\u201d1\/3\u2033 tablet_width_inherit=\u201ddefault\u201d animation_type=\u201ddefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201dnone\u201d border_type=\u201dsimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201dnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201dsolid\u201d column_padding_type=\u201ddefault\u201d gradient_type=\u201ddefault\u201d][vc_column_text]\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

Ra\u00fal Medina<\/span><\/strong>
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