Catalan Water Research Institute research and innovation for the sustainable use of water

They represent companies and business organizations

The Business and Social Council is the external advisory body of the ICRA, whose main objective is to guarantee the applicability and usefulness of the research carried out by the ICRA, so that it is oriented to the needs of the market

The Business and Social Council is the participation body of the business sector in the Foundation. It can be consulted by the Board of Trustees and the director, and can issue guidance recommendations.

Article 17: The Business Council

17.1 The Business Council is the participation body of the business sector in the Foundation. It can be consulted by the Board of Trustees and the director and can issue recommendations of a consultative nature.

17.2 The Business Council is made up of an indeterminate number of members, who will act on behalf of the companies that have been invited to be part of it by the Board of Trustees.

17.3 The Presidency of the Business Council corresponds to the person determined by the Board of Trustees.

(Members and President approved in the regular ICRA Board session of June 27, 2024)

Functions according to the Statutes of the Catalan Water Research Institute-ICRA Foundation

  • Collaborate in the detection of sectoral needs and make concrete proposals.
  • Indicate attractive technological development opportunities.
  • Promote participation in joint research projects and facilitate the Foundation's access to public and private resources.
  • Collaborate in the creation of spin-offs.
  • Participate in activities related to the objectives of the Foundation.

Members ofBusiness and Social Council