Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) is Spain’s National Research Council and the country’s largest public research organization. A multidisciplinary institution under the Ministry of Science and Innovation, it coordinates a nationwide network of research institutes and laboratories, advancing fundamental and applied science and supporting knowledge transfer across academia, government, and industry.
CSIC’s activities span fields central to the chemical industry, including organic and inorganic chemistry, catalysis, materials science, polymers, nanotechnology, energy, and environmental and industrial chemistry. It provides analytical and pilot-scale capabilities, develops technologies and patents, and collaborates with universities, companies, and international programs to translate research into practical solutions. CSIC also contributes scientific expertise to public policy and standardization, helping address challenges in sustainability, circular economy, and environmental monitoring while fostering innovation across Spain’s science and technology ecosystem.