Strategies

The Spanish Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (EECTI) is the multiannual reference framework for the promotion of scientific, technical and innovation research, which establishes the objectives shared by all AA. PP.

In particular, EECTI 2021-2027 is specifically designed to facilitate the articulation of our R+D+I policy with the policies of the European Union, in order to be able to make the best possible use of the synergies between the programs. In this regard, the strategy adds elements that also aim to promote maximum coordination between state and regional planning and programming. The EECTI prioritises and responds to the challenges of national strategic sectors in specific key areas for knowledge transfer and the promotion of R+D+I.

La Estrategia Española de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (EECTI) se articula en coherencia con distintas estrategias sectoriales donde la I+D+I desempeña un papel clave, como la Estrategia Nacional Deep Tech o la Estrategia Española de I+D+I en Inteligencia Artificial.

These sectoral strategies define priorities aligned with the EECTI, which are materialized in concrete initiatives and actions financed through the State Plans for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research (PEICTI).

Currently, artificial intelligence stands out as one of the disciplines with the greatest capacity to promote the transformation towards a new society. Therefore, Spain must strengthen its involvement in the design and development of strategies that enhance scientific capabilities, technological development and innovation. All this with the aim of generating a positive impact in economic and social terms.

The socio-economic situation of Spain and that of the countries around it highlight the need to frame the design of the Spanish Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (EECTI) in a global strategic framework. The EECTI follows the political orientations of the European Union and the global strategic framework as fundamental pillars for identifying its overall objectives.

The EECTI objectives take into account the contribution of R&D&I to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. The Action Plan for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Spain (dsca.gob.es) in Spain identifies scientific and technical research as a lever policy to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.