IMDEA Energy took part in the International Defense and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF 2025), held from May 12 to 14 at IFEMA Madrid, one of the most important events in the sector both nationally and internationally. The institute was present at the stand of the Madri+d Knowledge Foundation, which brought together companies, univeristies, and research centers from the Madrid Region offering innovative solutions in the field of defense and security. 

Throughout the three-day exhibition, IMDEA Energy showcased its main lines of research and technological capabilities in the area of sustainable energy, with particular emphasis on solutions that may be applied in strategic contexts related to security and defence. The institute’s participation helped to enhance its visibility in this sphere and foster new opportunities for collaboration.

Representing the institute were Félix Marín, Head of Technology Development and Transfer; Jesús Palma, Senior Researcher and Head of the Electrochemical Processes Unit; Enríque García, Senior Researcher in the same unit; Mauro Álvarez, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Thermochemical Processes Unit; and Ariane Herrera, Head of Communications. All of them played and active role in disseminating the institute’s scientific and technological work, attendind meetings and taking part in various briefings and conferences held during the exhibition. 

As part of the event’s programme, Jesús Palma took part int the presentation of the Nomad project, funded by the European Defence Fund, and participated in the pitching session organised by Madri+d and the Enterpise Europe Network (EEN), where various national and international entities presented their capabilities with a view to the future collaborations on European projects. Meanwhile Félix Marín attended the national Infoday on Cluster 3 Horizon Europe, “Civil Security fo Society”, co -organised by Madri+d and CDTI, and held bilateral meetings with different stakeholders from the sector during the brokerage event to explore opportunities for collaboration and technology transfer.