Kutxabank joins DIPC’s Board of Partners to promote scientific excellence in the Basque Country

Kutxabank became a member of the Board of Partners of the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) at the meeting held at midday today. This represents a step further in the Bank’s commitment to promoting high-level scientific research and developing a knowledge and innovation ecosystem in the Basque Country.

Kutxabank's commitment to the DIPC reflects its conviction that scientific research and the knowledge generated in centres of excellence such as this one are fundamental pillars for the economic and social well-being of Basque society. The financial institution channels its activities in the social sphere through Kutxabank Eragin, supporting initiatives related to cultural and natural heritage and contributing to development.

The president of Kutxabank, Antón Arriola, in his first meeting as a trustee, underlined that “an advanced society needs advanced scientific research, which is why we are delighted to contribute to the DIPC’s work as a catalyst for knowledge in the immediate scientific ecosystem, to respond to the global social challenges that require a scientific perspective. Recognised for its excellence and ability to attract international talent, the DIPC brings together key elements for future development: top-level scientific research, talent attraction and knowledge source for consolidating a cutting-edge industry that is already taking steps in shaping the new economy.”

The president of the DIPC, Pedro Miguel Etxenike, stated that “the fact that Kutxabank is committing to the DIPC shows its confidence in the transformative capacity of the centre’s research and in its contribution to the creation of ecosystems of excellence in future strategic areas. For this reason, we are proud to be leaders in a key knowledge development area that forms the basis for progress in the Basque Country.”

Pedro Miguel Etxenike commented that “the DIPC is a unique centre born from a public-private initiative, something that is quite unusual in the research world. Which is why we are happy and proud that major institutions, such as Kutxabank, have shown such confidence in supporting our work. The financial group joins other leading private entities such as Kutxa Fundazioa, CAF, Telefónica, EDP Foundation and, more recently, IBM, who have been promoting the DIPC’s work for many years and to whom we are deeply grateful.”

DIPC is an internationally renowned, cutting-edge research centre in physics and related disciplines. Its foundational aims include the promotion and transmission of scientific culture to society. The DIPC is currently developing state-of-the-art projects in quantum technologies, supercomputing, artificial intelligence, particle physics, cosmology, advanced materials, photonics, solid state physics, nanoscience and neurophysics, among others. It has more than 200 contract researchers from various branches of science, as well as research associates, and receives around 200 visiting scientists from different countries and continents each year. It publishes more than 500 articles annually and receives more than 30,000 citations. The DIPC is recognised by the Basque Government as a Basque Excellence Research Centre (BERC), and was awarded the Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence accreditation by the Spanish Government.

Kutxabank is a financial group of reference for its financial solutions for individuals, families and companies. The most solvent bank in the Spanish financial system, supervised by the ECB, and one of the best in the world in terms of sustainability. An institution with deep roots, focused on sustainable growth and committed to the communities in which it operates.

Board of Partners of DIPC:

DIPC’s Board of Partners is formed of representatives from the highest-level public institutions and private entities. Together with the aforementioned private entities - Kutxa Fundazioa, CAF, Telefónica, EDP Foundation- and Kutxabank, who joined this morning, the Board also includes the Department of Science, Universities and Innovation and the Department of Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability of the Basque Government, as well as the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa and San Sebastián City Council.

Picture. Family photo of DIPC´s board of partners after Kutxabank´s entry.