On Thursday 23rd January, the Agirre Lehendakaria Center (ALC) and itdUPM / Atelier Itd teams met in Bilbao to explore new opportunities for collaboration.

This meeting represents a milestone in the relationship between the two organisations, which has lasted for more than a decade and has been characterised by joint projects and innovative conceptualisations in the field of social innovation.

ItdUPM (Polytechnic University of Madrid) has established itself as a referent in innovation and sustainability and its mission complements the objectives of the ALC. Over the years, both organisations have worked together on academic and experimental initiatives, with the Lada and Velilla platforms standing out as processes of just transition and sustainable development.

The aim of the workshop was to consolidate the mutual commitment between ALC and itdUPM and identify concrete actions for the future. This space allowed a strategic reflection on new areas of collaboration, taking advantage of previous experiences and strengthening a shared vision based on social innovation, alliances and the cultural dimension of social innovation.