Activities

Research

Management and promotion of R&D projects led by UPM faculty.

Scholarships & Grants

Supporting young talent through training and research scholarships.

Continuing Education

Specialised courses for sector professionals.

Research

The Agustín de Betancourt Foundation actively participates in research projects, linking industry and research.

Electric Mobility in Jamaica
Sustainable Transport
Electric Mobility in Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica

Development of electric mobility infrastructure promoting sustainable transport.

Electric Mobility in Kyrgyzstan
International Development
Electric Mobility in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Electric mobility infrastructure including technical training and knowledge transfer.

NZNP Economy in Mexico
Sustainability
NZNP Economy in Mexico
Mexico City / Lusaka, Zambia

Net Zero and Nature Positive economy with electric mobility pilot projects.

Río Blanco Viaduct
Technical Inspection
Río Blanco Viaduct
Río Blanco, Spain

Comprehensive inspection with visual surveys, non-destructive testing and monitoring.

Tomás Bretón Building
Structural Monitoring
Tomás Bretón Building
Arganzuela, Madrid

Structural research and real-time monitoring of a singular building.

Tremor Viaduct
Structural Assessment
Tremor Viaduct
Ponferrada, Spain

Continuous viaduct monitoring to ensure long-term structural safety.

Scholarships & Grants

In fulfilment of its statutory aims to cooperate with the School of Civil Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, the Agustín de Betancourt Foundation awards various types of scholarships annually.

PhD Scholarships 2026

Scholarship programme for doctoral students conducting research within Foundation-managed projects.

Full dedication
R&D projects
UPM tutoring
Starting Kit

Grants for students beginning their research career, easing the first steps in the world of research.

Career start
Materials and equipment
Complementary training
Briñis Scholarships 2024-2025

Specific scholarship programme for Master's students wishing to collaborate on applied research projects.

Master's students
Project collaboration
Hands-on experience

Continuing Education

We organise specialised training programmes for sector professionals, keeping technical knowledge up to date and fostering the exchange of experience.

Specialisation Courses

Advanced technical programmes

Technical Seminars

Sessions on sector trends

In-Company Training

Tailored programmes for companies

Continuing Education
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