The event took place at the Polytechnic City of Innovation at UPV and gathered distinguished figures from the academic, political, civil, and military spheres, along with a significant presence of Valencia’s business sector. Alongside the Rector, attendees included the President of the UPV Social Council, Mónica Bragado, and the Regional Secretary for Universities, Esther Gómez, among other notable figures.
The Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia was recognized for its Impuls initiative, a project that promotes entrepreneurship and job creation in the field of biomechanics. The Delegate of Europa Press in the Valencian Community, Elvira Graullera, presented the award to IBV, emphasizing its commitment to knowledge transfer and its application in key sectors.
During the ceremony, additional awards were presented in the categories of International Projection, Innovation, Research and Digital Transformation, and Corporate Social Responsibility. In her closing remarks, the President of the Union Profesional de Valencia, Angélica Gómez, highlighted the crucial role of professionals in society’s progress and the importance of continuing to support excellence and innovation.
The presence of the UPV Rector at the event reaffirms the university’s commitment to professional excellence and its support for initiatives that drive research and entrepreneurship in strategic sectors. UPV remains a benchmark in knowledge generation and its application for the advancement of the productive and social fabric.