Founded in 1989, the Universidade da Coruña (UDC) is a modern, public institution located in Galicia, Spain. It has established itself as a key driver of social and economic progress through a strong commitment to research, innovation, and knowledge transfer to the industrial sector. UDC is particularly distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach, blending high-level technical engineering with digital innovation.
The university operates several world-class research hubs, most notably CITIC (Research Center for Information and Communication Technologies), which is a “Galician Excellent Research Center.” In the smart city ecosystem, UDC acts as a Technology Provider and Co-design Partner, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its work often focuses on creating more efficient, livable, and sustainable urban environments through the intelligent use of data.
UDC’s mission is to provide high-quality teaching and research that contributes to the cultural, scientific, and technological development of society. Its vision centers on becoming an international reference for sustainability and digital innovation. The university promotes an “Open Science” philosophy, ensuring that its breakthroughs in areas like AI and green engineering are accessible and applicable to real-world urban challenges.
UDC targets the inefficiencies of traditional urban management for municipal governments and service providers:
