ITC is a technology institute that emerged in 1969, noted for pioneering the university–business cooperation system.

ITC applies this model to the Spanish ceramic cluster, over 90% of which is located in Castellón province.

ITC has over 100 highly qualified staff and technical and scientific equipment valued at about 10 million euro, spread over two locations: one at Universitat Jaume I and the other on the SUPOI-8 Industrial estate in Almassora (Castellón).

Nacimos en la Universidad, y comprendimos, por la cercanía al sector cerámico, que podíamos dar respuesta a la problemática y las necesidades de las empresas cerámicas para crecer y ser más competitivas. Las empresas necesitan resolver sus problemas con inmediatez, lo contrario repercute en pérdidas de tiempo y dinero. Además, es fundamental generar innovación para poder competir en los mercados internacionales.

It was therefore decided to form a group and create the Ceramic Industry Research Association (AICE) which, thanks to an agreement with Universitat Jaume I, led to the Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC), whose mission is to research, capitalise knowledge, transfer technology, provide updated training, design high-value services for companies, and much else.

Incorporated as ITC, an entity established by University and Business with the support of public administrations in R&D&I funding, the organisation is an innovation driver across the entire ceramic business value chain.

MISSION

Proporcionar conocimiento y servicios que impulsen la innovación y la competitividad en toda la cadena de valor de la industria cerámica y afines.

VISION

To be an international benchmark in scientific research, technology and knowledge transfer through a professional, sustainable and collaborative model in order to act as a driving force for the business fabric in the Valencian Community.

VALUES

Somos una entidad abierta y colaborativa, responsable y honesta, cercana y accesible, eficiente, fiable y segura y dinámica.