Dr. Javier Rodríguez
Managing Director
CIDETEC is a private applied research organisation founded in 1997 aimed at increasing the innovation capacity and competitiveness of companies through the generation and transfer of technological knowledge.
Located in the Gipuzkoa Science and Technology Park in San Sebastián and with facilities also at the Gipuzkoa MUBIL Electromobility Hub, CIDETEC integrates two technology centres specialising in Energy Storage and Surface Engineering.
Our Philosophy
At CIDETEC we believe that competitiveness and innovation are long-distance races. That is why we devote our efforts and knowledge to co-creating with our clients solutions that allow them to navigate times of uncertainty and change, and to stay at the cutting edge in the future. Because sustainable growth is everyone's responsibility.
Shall we collaborate?
Generate and transfer technological knowledge.
Develop and implement high added value technological solutions.
Improve the competitiveness of our clients.
Offer economically sustainable solutions for companies.
Contribute to the sustainability of our planet through technology.
M€ in revenue in 2025
M€ invested (2021-2025)
% private funding
R&D clients in the last 5 years
+ years of history
PhDs underway
Active patent families
European R&D projects participated in
ISI publications in the last 5 years
Spin-offs
CIDETEC is a private non-profit research organisation whose board of trustees is made up of leading entities from the private sector, public administration and the university.
Managing Director
Director of Research and Technology
Director of Corporate Development
Director of Communication
Director of People and Operations
Finance Director
Director of Purchasing and General Services
