Main objective: To take into account the perspective of citizens and publicize the activities of the IIS.

Taking into account the perspective of citizens from a participatory perspective in the IIS (structures and projects/trials), assessing their needs to define strategies and report on the results of research and innovation activities.

What do we do at Biobizkaia?

• Promote the participation of key non-scientific stakeholders in the organizational structure. We have Pedro Carrascal from the Platform of Patient Organizations on the Research Commission and the BBK Foundation as a partner.
• Promote participation in the strategic reflection process of the current Strategic Plan and the previous one. In addition, actions are being developed in the plan to promote citizen integration in R&D&I.
• We consider patients, associations, and society in general when participating in projects and in clinical research.
• We receive visits from associations at the IIS.
• We hold events with and for the public.
• We offer sponsorship through Colabora.
• We develop initiatives with schools and institutes to raise awareness of science and research.
• We participate as promoters of the BBK Kuna initiative – Aurrerakideak of SDG 3.
• We disseminate news and research results through RRSS LinkedIn.

SDGs

Main objective: incorporating research integrity by sharing responsibility for the impacts of science, reflecting on people's ideas and concerns about R&D&I, and deliberating on moral issues in research and innovation with various stakeholders. https://rri-tools.eu/en/ethics

What do we do in Biobizkaia?

• We have ethical committees.
  • Clinical Research Ethics Committee (CEIC).
  • Animal Welfare Ethics Committee (OEBA).
• We developed the human resources strategy for research staff HRS4R.
• We follow the ALLEA code.
• We follow the Guide to good scientific practices.
• We have several commitments (Equality, SDGs).
• We have a transparency portal.

SDG

Main objective: To acquire and teach knowledge, both internally and publicly. To promote innovative problem-solving and critical thinking, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset.

This principle is linked to citizen participation in several actions.

What do we do at Biobizkaia?

• We have a calendar of scientific seminars, as well as other training activities.
• We promote research in society through established and new initiatives (Science Week, Day of the Girl and Women in Science, school visits, etc.).
• Publication of scientific news and open-access articles.
• Training and collaborative internships.
• Intramural calls (pre- and postdocs, my thesis in 3 min)..
• BioQ Awards.
• Call for grants to strengthen emerging groups.
• Hasiberri call for proposals.

SDG

Main objective: To foster gender-equal teams and take into account the gender dimension in research and innovation, ensuring a work environment free from gender discrimination, promoting equality-related actions, and highlighting related events. https://rri-tools.eu/es/gender-equality

What do we do at Biobizkaia?

• We are committed to equality.
• We have developed an Equality Plan.
• The IIS has an Equality Committee.
• The gender dimension is taken into account in the development of our activities: in research groups, in the composition of the IIS structure, in plans, especially the scientific plan.
• Several equality-related activities are carried out:
  • Women's Day - March 8..
  • Day of the Girl and Women in Science - February 11.
  • Other activities: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, inclusive language workshop, etc.
• We have participated in the "Women for Africa Foundation" project since 2018.

SDG

Main objective: To promote open and unlimited access to publications and data. Transparency and accountability. https://rri-tools.eu/es/open-access

What do we do at Biobizkaia?

• We have an Open Science policy.
• We have a unique bibliographical designation manual.
• Open access publication is a requirement for the BioQ Awards – recognition call.

SDG

Main objective: to promote collective responsibility, in general, and especially considering the impact of research and innovation, through transparent and reflective processes. https://rri-tools.eu/es/governance

What do we do at Biobizkaia?

• We develop participatory governance: External Scientific Council and and Research Commission.
• We establish a strategy (Strategic Plan) in line with the Basque Country Health Research Strategy (EIS 22-25) and national and international strategies.
• We have defined and developed an R&D&I quality policy.
• We follow the criteria defined in the ISCIII Accreditation Guide.
• We are committed to sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG