La Canonja and ICIQ renew for the fifth consecutive year the collaboration agreement

27th October 2025 -

The ICIQ and the City Council of La Canonja have renewed the collaboration agreement they have maintained since 2021, reaffirming their joint commitment to the promotion of science, education and sustainability in the municipality. This agreement provides for a subsidy for the 2025 financial year and will allow the Green, Educational and Scientific Project of La Canonja to continue to be promoted, an initiative that seeks to bring research in green chemistry closer to citizens and contribute to the educational and sustainable development of the territory. The project is developed through two main lines: Scientific activity:

Scientific activity: Support for a predoctoral researcher working in the field of green chemistry within an ICIQ research group. This line reinforces the commitment to responsible research, aimed at finding solutions to today‘s major environmental challenges.

Informative and training activity in green chemistry: Organisation of activities aimed at primary, secondary and baccalaureate students, as well as adults and the elderly, with the aim of promoting scientific vocations, stimulating critical thinking and promoting scientific literacy.

Since its launch, the project has been a success, reaching hundreds of people through workshops, talks and educational initiatives. Both the City Council and the ICIQ value the collaboration of recent years very positively.

“This agreement is an example of how collaboration between institutions can generate a real impact on society. We are very satisfied with the results achieved so far, and we remain committed to the goal of bringing science to everyone, especially the youngest,” said Emilio Palomares, director of the ICIQ

“For La Canonja it is a pride to continue working side by side with the ICIQ in a project that puts science and knowledge at the service of citizens. This collaboration, which has been going on for five years, shows that investment in education and research is also an investment in the future of our municipality. From the City Council we will continue to support initiatives that promote young talent and scientific vocations. We firmly believe that La Canonja can be an example of how collaboration between institutions, research centres and public administration can generate a positive and lasting impact on the territory“, said the mayor of La Canonja, Roc Muñoz.

This new stage of the agreement reaffirms collaboration as a key tool to promote young talent and scientific culture in the territory. A model that is committed to a society that is more prepared, critical and committed to knowledge.