Severo Ochoa Programme 07/2018-06/2022 News Severo Ochoa Programme 2018-2022 NEWS - ICN2Wednesday, 07 January 2026
The high scientific quality of the proposals submitted has enabled ICN2 and WIN to extend the initial funding and support two new collaborations focused on strategic areas: health and sustainable electronics.
Monday, 22 December 2025
By completing a project to implement a FAIR scientific data management system, the institute has transformed its data infrastructure, enabling the automated integration and standardised publication of experimental datasets alongside traditional scientific outputs.
Friday, 19 December 2025
The workshop, held in the ICN2 Seminar Room, brought together 16 participants, including PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and communication and Open Science specialists.
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Three collaborative projects will benefit from this new funding opportunity between the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and ICN2, co-funded by ICN2’s Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence accreditation.
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
This recognition highlights their pioneering work on graphene-based brain interfaces, which have promising clinical applications in the neurology and neuro-oncology fields.
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Organised by ICN2, the Severo Ochoa "Nanosolutions in Oncology" Workshop provided an excellent opportunity to highlight the latest developments and innovative approaches in oncology from the perspective of nanotechnology.
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
These awarded projects have a clear and emerging research perspective and are expected to significantly impact society in the future.
Friday, 06 September 2024
The event, which was presided over by Diana Morant, Minister of Science, Innovation, and Universities, honoured the most distinguished scientific centres and units in Spain.
Thursday, 23 May 2024
The 12-month projects, characterised by a clear and emerging research direction, are expected to impact future society significantly.
Monday, 18 December 2023
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has promoted a declaration supporting collaboration between Member States and the European Commission to create a European quantum ecosystem. The signatory states commit to cooperate to position Europe as a world leader in the field of quantum technologies.
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
A selection of research and review papers have been collected in this special issue to provide an overview of some of the most recent and interesting developments in the field of biosensing, with a particular emphasis on the advantages provided by new materials and nanotechnology.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
The ICN2 Equal Opportunities and Diversity Committee successfully launched another enlightening LeaderSHE Talks series. Prof. Rosa Menéndez, a prominent figure in the world of science, shared her insights, captivating a full Seminar Room.
Monday, 30 October 2023
A study led by researchers at the ICN2 and published in ‘ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces’ demonstrates that carbon nanotube networks can be used to provide efficient heat dissipation in applications such as extreme ultraviolet lithography, as well as flexible electronics and interconnects in integrated circuits.
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
On the International Day of Climate Action, ICN2 unveils a new Media Spotlights section on its website and celebrates the relentless pursuits in nanotechnology-driven sustainable innovation by its researchers and collaborative initiatives.
Friday, 20 October 2023
A study published in ‘Nature Communications’ and carried out by researchers from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) unveils a photocatalyst that enhance the production of hydrogen through chemical reactions activated by light. The authors synthesised this stable photocatalyst using platinum nanoparticles deposited on titanium dioxide.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Today, the students from the MQST Master embarked on a journey deep into the quantum world at ICN2. As they set out on this thrilling educational odyssey, they delved into the ICN2 labs, engaged with our experts, and caught a glimpse of the quantum innovations that institutions like ICN2 herald for the future.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
A first-of-a-kind device, the INBRAIN Intelligent Network Modulation System is designed to offer a new treatment option for patients with Parkinson’s disease. It harnesses the properties of graphene and the power of machine learning software to provide highly targeted and adaptive neuroelectronic therapy. INBRAIN Neuroelectronics originated as a spin-off company of ICN2 and ICREA, with the participation of the IMB-CNM-CSIC.
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
A team of scientists, including current and former members of the ICN2 Novel Energy-Oriented Materials Group, has developed an innovative triple hybrid material that significantly improves the efficiency of energy storage devices. Their approach, explained in an article published in Nanomaterials, is to combine three components exhibiting different properties to create a highly effective electrode.
Friday, 08 September 2023
A recent publication in 'Small’ introduces a method for manufacturing nanoelectrodes for sensing applications using readily available, low-cost materials and laboratory equipment. Performance tests have demonstrated these electrodes’ high sensitivity. This new fabrication technique, developed by researchers from the ICN2 Nanobielectronics and Biosensors Group, holds the potential to significantly influence the fields of electrochemistry and point-of-care sensing.
Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Thanks to this European Innovation Council Transition grant, the ‘GphT-BCI’ project will make progress in the development of brain-computer interfaces based on flexible graphene transistors, towards their application in the clinical environment.
