Tecnalia is a technology corporation set up in 2001 with the principal aim of contributing towards the development of the economic and social environment by means of the use and promotion of technological innovation through the development and dissemination of research in an international context.

Tecnalia operates 19 business units that focus on natural resources, health and quality of life, ICT, sustainable development, innovation and society as well as industry and science. The organisation employs 1,636 people.