IFAE Severo Ochoa Excellence program 2025-2029

The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) is proud to be a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence. Through strategic actions in talent development, research, innovation, and infrastructure, we are reinforcing our leadership in fundamental physics and driving societal impact.

Our Strategic Vision

We focus on three high-impact priorities that shape our research, innovation, and societal engagement.

Gravitational Wave Leadership

Unveiling the universe through next-generation gravitational wave detectors and precision instrumentation, with a central role in the Einstein Telescope project.

Impact through
Applied Physics

Advance medical imaging systems, precision instrumentation and quantum technologies with real-world applications.

Next-Generation Research Readiness

Train and attract top global talent, renew infrastructure, and prepare for major future experiments.

Expected Outcomes for 2029

We measure success through leadership, innovation, knowledge transfer, and social impact. These are the key outcomes our strategic actions are designed to deliver.

SO award

Scientific Leadership

More IFAE researchers in key governance positions of major international collaborations.

High-Impact Research

Growth in peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals across all research areas.

Innovation & Industry Impact

New ventures in quantum tech and medical physics, supported by patents and prototypes.

Education & Outreach

Expanded programs in science education and outreach, with a focus on inclusion and STEAM.

These outcomes reflect our commitment to advancing science, empowering talent, and generating real impact by 2029.