CIDIHUB Welcomes the Canarian Institute of Neurological Sciences Foundation to Promote Innovation in Neurological Health

About the Canarian Institute of Neurological Sciences Foundation (ICN)

The ICN Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Telde (Gran Canaria), affiliated with the ICOT Group. Its mission is to improve the quality of life of people with neurological diseases through research, education, and comprehensive care for patients and their families. The Foundation develops specialized neurological treatments, promotes applied research projects, and supports the continuous training of healthcare professionals, collaborating with national and international institutions. More information at www.icnfundacion.org.

About CIDIHUB

The Canary Islands Digital Innovation Hub (CIDIHUB) is a reference node that brings together companies, universities, research centers, and public administrations with the aim of promoting digitalization, innovation, and technology transfer across the archipelago. Its mission is to generate high-impact collaborative projects in strategic sectors such as health, energy, mobility, and Industry 4.0.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, October 2, 2025

The Canary Islands Digital Innovation Hub (CIDIHUB) has welcomed the Canarian Institute of Neurological Sciences Foundation (ICN) as a new member. ICN is a non-profit organization affiliated with the ICOT Group and a leading entity in research, education, and innovation in the field of neuroscience and the application of new technologies to neurological diseases.

With this new membership, CIDIHUB strengthens its commitment to innovation in the healthcare sector, promoting collaboration in applied research projects, the development of new technologies for neurological rehabilitation, and the transfer of knowledge to the health system and society.

Based at Hospital ICOT Ciudad de Telde, the ICN Foundation is a pioneer in the rehabilitation of neurological diseases, particularly brain and spinal cord injuries, and in the application of innovative technologies to improve patients’ quality of life. Its mission combines scientific research with clinical care and specialized training, maintaining national and international partnerships.

Daniel Pérez Marcos, Technical Director of the ICN Foundation, stated: “Being part of CIDIHUB will allow us to connect our areas of work with a multidisciplinary digital ecosystem from which we can mutually benefit. We believe that collaborating with other innovative agents in the Canary Islands is key to accelerating the development and implementation of solutions that improve treatments and clinical care, and ultimately, the lives of people with neurological diseases and their families”.

CIDIHUB highlighted: “The incorporation of the ICN Foundation and the ICOT ecosystem adds a unique value to our network, bringing knowledge and experience in neurological health. Healthcare innovation is a strategic area for the Canary Islands, and having the ICN Foundation on board opens new opportunities to generate high-impact social and technological projects.”

With this addition, the Canary Islands Digital Innovation Hub expands its network of collaborators and advances the consolidation of an environment that promotes digital transformation and cooperation in key sectors such as healthcare, energy, mobility, and Industry 4.0.