SENTIATECH

SENTIATECH is the Spanish Technology Platform for advanced technologies for pollutant detection, safety prevention and environmental monitoring. We are a non-profit association, under the National Science and Technology Strategy and the State Plan for Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation (PEICTI). We address technologies for the detection and measurement of chemicals, pathogens and emerging pollutants, with impact on the quality of life of people and the environment, and new digital enabling technologies (DETs) applicable to the assessment and control of chemical and biological risks, microbiological contamination, and air quality. We work to:  Ensure the development of solutions for the early detection, measurement and control of emerging chemicals, pathogens and pollutants.  Ensure the competitiveness, sustainability and growth of the business fabric, aligning the strategies of the different agents and concentrating R&D&I efforts. How?  Organisation of Working Groups to establish technological priorities, also supporting regulatory activity and governance.  Management and promotion of consortia between companies and research centres for collaborative national and international R&D&I projects.  Access to technological infrastructures and scientific equipment, as well as the main forums.  Formation of a network of contacts with technology-based companies, research centres and investors to promote knowledge and the generation of new technologies.  Information on new developments in the sector, technological trends or calls for R&D grants, as well as the organisation of events.  Cooperation with other technology platforms, business associations, research bodies, public administrations, etc. at national and international level.