This certification recognizes the centre’s activities and projects in scientific outreach and the promotion of STEM vocations.

The team of Navarrabiomed’s Communication and Design Unit has been officially recognized as a Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit (UCC+I) by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT), an organization under Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. This accreditation represents significant institutional recognition of the work Navarrabiomed has been carrying out in the fields of scientific outreach, research communication, and the promotion of scientific culture within society.

The UCC+I network brings together organizations that play a strategic role in communicating science to the public, promoting access to knowledge, public engagement, and the development of scientific vocations.

Promoting Scientific Culture from Navarra

With this accreditation, Navarrabiomed reaffirms its commitment to the rigorous and accessible dissemination of research activities, as well as to the development of initiatives aimed at fostering public interest in science.

Navarrabiomed’s UCC+I has a 14-year track record in science communication and outreach in the field of biomedical research, as well as in the development of public health campaigns and informational materials for patients and families within the Navarre Health Service (SNS-O). Its most notable projects include an interactive travelling science exhibition featuring augmented reality, science forum theatre with a gender perspective, and participatory sessions designed to promote inclusive and citizen-oriented science, among other initiatives.

Recognition of Excellence in Scientific Communication

Through this accreditation, FECYT recognizes organizations’ ability to develop communication strategies based on quality, social impact, and scientific rigour, with the aim of promoting public interest in science and fostering a stronger scientific culture in society. This recognition positions Navarrabiomed as a leading institution in science communication within the biomedical and healthcare environment, strengthening its role in transferring knowledge generated through research to society.

Membership in the UCC+I network will enable the Navarrabiomed team to exchange experiences and best practices with other organizations and to participate in collaborative projects at a national level.