In Granada and Andalusia, a strong and committed investment in science is essential, with the support of both society and all institutions. It is crucial to establish a foundation or institute to attract talent. The leading models in Spain are ICREA and Ikerbasque, which make it possible to bring researchers from around the world to research centers in Catalonia and the Basque Country. Investment is needed not only to offer top researchers competitive job opportunities, but also to provide an ecosystem where they can fully develop their projects. Last year, Ikerbasque multiplied its investment 2.5 times through the funding of projects its researchers brought to the Basque Country—meaning it is already economically profitable for the region.
