The consortiums are entities of public law, with their own legal personality and differentiated, created by several Public Administrations or entities belonging to the institutional public sector, among themselves or with the participation of private entities, for the development of activities of common interest to all of them within the scope of their competences.
The consortiums may carry out activities of promotion, provision or common management of public services and as many others are provided for in the laws. In this sense, and in order to promote scientific cooperation with other administrations, the General Administration of the State participates in numerous consortia that carry out R+D+I activities in outstanding scientific fields. These consortiums are created by agreement, subject to authorization by law. In addition, the creation agreement will require prior authorization from the Council of Ministers.
