We promote excellence in scientific research and development in Aragón.

Araid 20 anniversary

We investigate for Aragón

ARAID drives scientific talent to transform Aragón through research and innovation.

We promote excellence in scientific research and development in Aragón.

Araid 20 anniversary

We investigate for Aragón

ARAID drives scientific talent to transform Aragón through research and innovation.

We promote excellence in scientific research and development in Aragón.

Araid 20 anniversary

We investigate for Aragón

ARAID drives scientific talent to transform Aragón through research and innovation.

Scientific talent to transform Aragón

The Aragonese Agency for Research and Development Foundation (ARAID) is a non-profit institution created in 2005 by the Government of Aragón, under the General Directorate of Science and Research. Its mission is to promote the development of R&D&I in the Autonomous Community of Aragón.

ARAID’s main activity focuses on attracting scientific talent through its program for the recruitment of researchers in various leading R&D&I centers across the region. In addition, it promotes excellence in research aligned with the Aragonese Strategy for Research and Innovation.

Our achievements in numbers

Every year we continue to grow: more researchers, more projects, more publications, and more resources secured to drive R&D&I in Aragón.

52 researchers recruited*

52 researchers recruited*

* Up to March 2026

21 centers

21 centers

Centers hosting ARAID researchers.

+10K publications

+10K publications

Publications and conference presentations.

1,438 R&D&I projects

1438 R&D&i projects

R&D&I projects, of which 385 are currently active.

€12.7 million

12.7 million €

Secured in 2024, with a budget of €4.45M.

Institutions and entities

ARAID researchers carry out their work at the following institutions and entities in Aragón:

Universidad de Zaragoza
CSIC
IIS Aragon
IACS
CEFCA
Cita
Dinópolis
FHA

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