Cuerva strengthens its commitment to innovation as sponsor of the 4th I+DONES Forum in Granada

The event once again consolidates its role as a key meeting point for science, industry and technology around the IFMIF-DONES project

Granada. 16/04/2026. The city of Granada hosted a new edition of the I+DONES Forum, which in its fourth edition has become one of the leading platforms connecting the scientific, technological and industrial ecosystem linked to the IFMIF-DONES project. Held on April 14 and 15, the event brought together professionals, companies and public and private institutions with the aim of promoting research, development and innovation (R&D&I) around large-scale scientific infrastructures.

With the support of leading organizations —including Cuerva, a Granada-based company and a benchmark in the electrical and energy sector— the forum reaffirmed its position as a strategic environment for fostering synergies, creating collaboration opportunities and addressing the challenges and advancements in fusion energy and other major scientific infrastructures.

Bridging science and industry

This year’s program focused on the role of large scientific infrastructures as drivers of innovation. Over the course of two days, key topics were addressed, including industrial opportunities linked to projects such as IFMIF-DONES, ITER and SKAO, as well as the development of advanced instrumentation and emerging technologies.

During the first day, sessions explored opportunities in major scientific facilities, alongside dedicated discussions on instrumentation, nanoelectronics for rapid diagnostics, and 5G/6G technologies. In addition, dialogue between science and industry was actively encouraged through sessions such as “Connecting Industry with Science and Vice Versa” and networking activities.

The second day featured institutional addresses and roundtable discussions focused on positioning the Spanish ecosystem in the international landscape, as well as the role of organizations such as CDTI and CIEMAT in driving innovation in fusion energy. B2B sessions and project presentations also stood out, aimed at fostering consortium building and new collaboration opportunities.

Cuerva: energy innovation at the service of science

Cuerva’s participation as a sponsor of the I+DONES Forum reflects a strategy aligned with its commitment to leading the energy transition and actively contributing to the development of high-impact scientific projects.

“Being part of I+DONES is a strategic commitment that reinforces our dedication to innovation and to the development of key scientific infrastructures at both national and international levels,” company representatives stated.

In this context, Cuerva continues to advance energy solutions tailored to large scientific infrastructures, working on the integration of IFMIF-DONES into the electricity distribution network and on the development of intelligent Energy Management Systems (EMS) within microgrid environments.

Granada, a hub for scientific and technological innovation

The celebration of the fourth edition of the I+DONES Forum reinforces Granada’s role as a strategic hub for the development of fusion energy and large-scale scientific infrastructures in Europe.

The event not only showcased the innovative potential of the Spanish ecosystem but also acted as a catalyst for new partnerships between companies, research centers and public institutions, at a key moment for the advancement of projects such as IFMIF-DONES.

A forward-looking commitment

Through its active participation in this forum, Cuerva further consolidates its position as a key player in the transition toward a more innovative, sustainable and science-driven energy model.

The 4th I+DONES Forum concluded by highlighting the importance of strengthening collaboration between science and industry to advance high-impact technological solutions capable of transforming the energy and industrial landscape.