Fundación AI Granada Research & Innovation will host the official presentation of AIR-Andalusia on Friday, March 20, 2026, the European Digital Innovation Hub focused on Artificial Intelligence and Applied Robotics in Andalusia.
The event will take place at the Foundation’s headquarters, located in the UGR AI Building (Avda. del Conocimiento, 37, Granada), and will bring together key representatives from institutions, academia, and the business ecosystem.
A strategic initiative for AI in Andalusia
AIR-Andalusia is a key initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies among companies—especially SMEs—by providing access to infrastructure, expertise, and specialised services in artificial intelligence and robotics.
This presentation marks the official launch of the project in Granada, reinforcing the city’s role as a leading hub in the AI ecosystem.
Event agenda
The programme is as follows:
- 12:00 – Guest reception
- 12:20 – Institutional photocall and media attention
- 12:30 – Start of the institutional event
Speakers:
- Opening remarks by Marifrán Carazo
- Scientific context and project introduction by Enrique Herrera Viedma, Vice-Rector for Research and Knowledge Transfer at the Universidad de Granada
- Business ecosystem perspective by Josep Roig Salvador, President of the Círculo Tecnológico de Granada
- Institutional intervention by Jorge Paradela Gutiérrez, Regional Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines at the Junta de Andalucía
The event will be hosted by Roberto Álvarez Ollero, President of the Business Commission of the Foundation.
Closing and networking
The event will conclude with an official consortium group photo with authorities, followed by a networking session with a Spanish wine reception, encouraging connections among stakeholders.
This event represents another step forward in positioning Granada and Andalusia as key players in technological innovation and artificial intelligence in Europe.
