*Data correspond to the 2022 Annual Report. Updated figures are being compiled and will be published when available.
Research Capacity
176+ researchers across eight research groups
81 doctoral researchers
21 predoctoral researchers with active grants (2022)
30+ years of AI research experience across constituent groups
Scientific Output
2,000+ publications since inception
445 papers published between 2020 and 2022
143 high-impact publications (JCR indexed) in the same period
21 PhD theses defended between 2020 and 2022: 6 in 2020, 4 in 2021, 11 in 2022
Research Projects & Funding
135+ competitive research projects, funded through European Union programmes, the Spanish National Research Plan, the Valencian Research Plan, and technology transfer contracts
€18M+ in total funding since 2000
€3.4M in research funding for 2022
Technology Transfer
24 software solutions and patents
35 specialised AI services available to industry and organisations
Industry contracts at local, national, and international level
International Recognition
One of Spain's largest AI research centres, with 176+ researchers Active member of CAIRNE — Confederation of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence Research in Europe Partner in EFFRA, RENIC, BDVA, AIOTI, NESSI, and Inndromeda.
Research Impact
VRAIN researchers have chaired major AI conferences including ECAI, AAMAS, EUMAS, and IICAPS, served on editorial boards of leading AI journals, held key positions in organisations including EURAMAS and AEPIA, and contributed to European AI research agendas through CAIRNE and associated networks.