Applied research to turn data into value
Cidatum connects technology, talent and real needs to develop solutions applicable to companies, institutions and society.
About — What is it and what are its goals?
Cidatum is the technology centre driven by La Rioja Digital to promote applied research around data, artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies. Its activity helps bring scientific-technological knowledge closer to the business, institutional and social environment.
Through projects, specialised services and collaboration with companies, public administrations and knowledge agents, Cidatum helps turn technological advances into concrete solutions for real challenges.
Learn more about Cidatum →Strategic objectives
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Position Cidatum as a reference in applied research on data and advanced digital technologies.
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Drive the development of a more specialised, active and connected digital industry.
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Foster the creation of digital products based on proprietary knowledge and technology.
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Facilitate technology transfer to companies, public administrations and society.
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Attract, develop and connect digital, scientific and research talent.
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Contribute to positioning La Rioja as a benchmark in the digital economy.
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Strengthen an open, collaborative digital ecosystem oriented towards real challenges.
La Rioja Digital
La Rioja Digital is the Association of Technology Companies of La Rioja. Its work focuses on driving the development of the technology sector, promoting the digitalisation of companies, administrations and society, and contributing to the consolidation of a more competitive, balanced and connected digital economy.
Within this framework, Cidatum is driven forward as a strategic tool to strengthen the technological capabilities of the digital ecosystem. Its role is to connect knowledge, business, talent and institutions to promote applied research, technology transfer and innovation projects.
Areas of impact
Economy and industry
Applying data, artificial intelligence and digital technologies to the production environment, from identifying opportunities and validating concepts through to developing solutions that improve processes, products, services and business models.
Society
Developing digital capabilities through training, outreach, knowledge transfer and talent promotion. Cidatum helps bring advanced technologies closer to professionals, students and citizens.
Administration
Collaboration with public administrations on the design and development of more efficient, transparent and citizen-oriented digital services, incorporating data as a tool for analysis, planning and improved decision-making.
Technologies
High-impact strategic technologies
Developing models, algorithms and advanced analysis systems to turn data into useful knowledge, support decision-making and enable new analytical, predictive and prescriptive applications.
Services
Digital economy and industry
- Applied research projects targeting strategic sectors.
- R&D&I project office for identifying, preparing and managing funding opportunities.
- Proof of concept, prototyping and validation of solutions based on data and artificial intelligence.
- Assessments and roadmaps for the digital transformation of companies and organisations.
- Digital economy observatory to identify trends, needs and opportunities.
- Open innovation challenges and calls to solve business and social problems.
- Support for tech-based companies through mentoring, funding access and specialised advice.
Digital society
- Knowledge network to organise specialised training programmes, outreach activities, seminars and technology events.
- Activities to spread knowledge about data, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
- Initiatives aimed at fostering STEAM vocations and strengthening digital talent.
Digital administration
- Strategic alliances with universities, public administrations and technology centres.
- Collaborative projects to improve public services through the use of data and digital technologies.
- Application of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to public planning, management and decision-making.
- Technology transfer to move towards a more efficient, connected and citizen-oriented administration.
Projects
Latest projects
See all →Applied research, technology transfer and collaboration projects aimed at solving concrete challenges through data, artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Latest
Latest news
See all →Activity, projects, partnerships, calls and news related to Cidatum and the digital ecosystem.
21 July 2026
Presentation of the Winning Projects from the Newsroom Innovation Challenge
Innovation Challenge in Newsrooms, an initiative that demonstrates the value of collaboration between the media, technology, and knowledge in addressing real challenges facing the industry.
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6 July 2026
30th General Assembly of La Rioja Digital and Cidatum
On Friday, June 26, we held the 30th La Rioja Digital and Cidatum Assembly, an event that reflects the energy of an ecosystem that continues to move forward.
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3 July 2026
Here's How Cidatum's First International Congress on Economics and Data Science Unfolded
It has been a few weeks since we held Cidatum’s First International Congress on Data Science and Economics, and this time has allowed us to confirm something that was already evident during the event: the economics of…
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