CIDE’s research lines combine cutting-edge fundamental science with applied approaches and the use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, advanced modelling, and data science.

Knowledge transfer at CIDE is oriented towards strengthening the study, conservation, and resilience of ecosystems, promoting evidence-based solutions that support prevention and the sustainable management of agricultural systems, as well as the protection and restoration of rural and forest environments.

To generate such impact, CIDE actively collaborates within an ecosystem of key innovation stakeholders at local, national, and international levels, including research and technology centres, universities, technology and innovation-driven companies, public administrations, international organisations, and associations. These collaborations enable, among other outcomes, the development of sustainable agroecological solutions, best agricultural and forestry practices, smart devices, and the generation of high-value data. At CIDE, collaborative work ensures that efforts are aligned with real-world challenges and needs, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies.

To maximise knowledge transfer, CIDE is supported by an Innovation Agent (Innoagent), funded through grant (INNTA1/2025/17) awarded by the Valencian Innovation Agency (AVI) under the Talent Promotion Programme. The Innoagent’s role is to foster and manage the transfer of knowledge generated by CIDE researchers in order to promote innovation, establish new partnerships with companies, and strengthen existing ones, ensuring that knowledge is translated into tangible value for society, the environment, and the market.

To this end, the Innoagent—supported by structures such as the Vice-Presidency for Innovation and Transfer of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Innovation and Transfer Service of the University of Valencia (UV)—works on the identification of results with exploitation potential, as well as knowledge generated by researchers that is suitable for transfer or market uptake. Specifically, the main activities carried out in this area include:

• Promoting an internal innovation culture oriented towards results transfer.
• Supporting the valorisation of innovative ideas.
• Identifying solutions with exploitation potential and developing the Technology Offer.
• Providing advice on intellectual and industrial property.
• Supporting the protection and management of R&D&I results through appropriate mechanisms.
• Promoting and managing innovation projects.
• Facilitating the transfer of research results for commercial exploitation.
• Fostering collaborative research between CIDE and industry.
• Promoting research results.
• Advising on and reviewing R&D&I contracts for innovation and transfer projects.
• Supporting the creation of entities such as spin-offs, including technology-based companies (TBCs) and knowledge-based companies (KBCs).

Through KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER, CIDE aims to ensure that advanced and innovative solutions developed within the centre are effectively applied, contributing to the efficient use of natural resources and supporting the transition towards a more resilient territorial model—capable of anticipating and responding effectively to climate and environmental challenges—while fostering more sustainable and climate-adapted agricultural systems.