AZTI

Driving positive change for the future of humankind, contributing to a healthy, sustainable and fair society.

AZTI is a science and technology centre specialising in the marine environment and food that develops high-impact transformation projects with organisations aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN. Our purpose is to drive positive change for the future of humankind, contributing to a healthy, sustainable and fair society. We provide cutting-edge, value-added products and technologies grounded in sound science and research.

In order to generate wealth and well-being for society, and from a circular economy perspective, we work on the creation of sustainable and healthy solutions in different fields of application:
– the more efficient and sustainable production of seafood;
– the conservation and sustainable use of the seas and their resources;
– the search for solutions and adaptation to climate change;
– enhancing the safety of maritime and coastal activity;
– consumer knowledge;
– the development of new, more competitive and sustainable production and conservation processes;
– the promotion of healthy eating;
– and the improvement of food safety.

Throughout our 40 years of experience, we have developed an important network of national and international collaborating centres and have promoted more than 4,000 projects, in more than 45 countries, with industries and public institutions aligned with the major challenges facing humanity (United Nations SDG 2030). Of these, more than 370 initiatives, carried out with more than 230 clients, are currently being implemented, which in 2021 led us to achieve a turnover of €22.2 M.
The high scientific quality combined with the application of research results is the basis on which our research team is an international benchmark. (290 people, 60% PhDs, 58% women).