About us
We are the Basque Artificial Intelligence Centre, and we are here to position the Basque Country as a global benchmark in the development and application of AI.
At BAIC we promote the development and adoption of AI-based solutions through collaboration with companies, institutions, training organisations, intermediate bodies and research centres. We promote and coordinate an advanced AI ecosystem that is improving the competitiveness and well-being of the Basque Country day by day, positioning ourselves as leaders in the digital transformation of the territory.
About us
We are the Basque Artificial Intelligence Centre, and we are here to position the Basque Country as a global benchmark in the development and application of AI.
At BAIC we promote the development and adoption of AI-based solutions through collaboration with companies, institutions, training organisations, intermediate bodies and research centres. We promote and coordinate an advanced AI ecosystem that is improving the competitiveness and well-being of the Basque Country day by day, positioning ourselves as leaders in the digital transformation of the territory.
Composition
The launch of BAIC has been driven by a developer group that brings together different types of organisations: large companies, start-ups, ICT providers, knowledge agents and the Basque Government. And to promote this initiative, we collaborate with different entities.
Organisation
Equipo BAIC

Laura Marrón Merino
Chief Executive Officer

Arrate Jaureguibeitia Cayrols
Chief Operating Officer

Iñaki Suárez Belmonte
Chief Technology Officer
Assembly
BAIC’s General Assembly is the association’s decision-making body, composed of representatives of all members. It is responsible for approving budgets and strategies, meeting twice a year to ensure transparency and active participation.

Board of Directors
Presidency

Mikel Jauregi
Minister for Business, Energy Transition and Sustainability | Basque Government
Vice presidency

Nerea Aranguren
General Manager of the Machine Tool and Industrial Automation Divisions | Mondragon Corporation
TREASURY AND SECRETARIAT

Pedro Estevez
R&D Project Management Area Manager | CAF
MEMBER

Agustín Sáez
Director of Industry and Transport | Tecnalia
MEMBER

Iñigo Collado
Technical Director | Seidor
MEMBER

Itziar Landa
Digitalization Manager | Petronor
MEMBER

Julián Florez
CEO | Vicomtech
MEMBER

Silvia Nuñez
Head of Digital Transformation | Iberdrola
MEMBER

Vincent Moreno
CEO | Hupi
MEMBER

Xabier Esquisabel
Director of Technology, Foundry | ITP Aero
We have a plan
A Strategic Plan 2024-2026 that has guided our steps since our foundation.
Discover in it our mission, vision and values