Eina has joined the CICAT Lighting Cluster as a new member, consolidating a strategic alliance between the academic field and the lighting industry.
This incorporation marks a strategic step towards strengthening ties between design education and the real needs of the industrial sector.
“Joining CICAT opens new opportunities to connect students and professionals with the industry, promote applied research and create positive impact through design,” says Javier Nieto, Director of Innovation and Enterprise at Eina. He highlights that both institutions “share a forward-looking vision based on innovation, sustainability and the social value of design.”
CICAT brings together companies, technology centers and educational institutions, with key values such as innovation, cooperation, internationalization and talent development.
The collaboration between Eina and CICAT will foster joint projects, knowledge exchange, and bring future design professionals closer to real-world challenges.
With this addition, CICAT takes another step towards creating a shared value ecosystem between business and knowledge, driving a more competitive, sustainable and creative growth model.
Cover image: International Day of Light, organized by CICAT in collaboration with Eina