Education and Research

The EDP Foundation contributes to the best training of young university students by means of their grant programmes that likewise facilitate their insertion on the job market. At the same time, primary and secondary education are not overlooked, with the implementation of different initiatives aimed at the rational use of energy, along with the importance of the renewable energies.

The EDP Foundation also prioritises research in the field of energy and in all aspects of the efficiency of the energy system, along with the key aspect of bio-medicine and bio-technology, which are key for the future.

Indicators

Trainees
2018 290

2017 257

2016 316

2015 298
Number of Trainess have completed placements at the different centers of the energy company.
Viva Nuestra Energía / Tu Energía
2018 15,051

2017 17,368

2016 11,424

2015 56,965
No. of students taking part in the Long Live Our Energy “Viva Nuestra Energía” / “Tu Energía” programme.

Initiatives Education and Research

Trainees join EDP on work placements in the company
The EDP Foundation has signed agreements with the Universities of the Autonomous Regions of the Principality of Asturias, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Murcia and Madrid, thanks to which 300 students carry out work experience at different EDP work centres.
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Education and Research
STARTInnova
This initiative seeks to foster the entrepreneur culture among young upper secondary and vocational training students by means of an e-learning platform.
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Education and Research
Biomedical Research Foundation
The Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation was established in 2014 to drive major progress in research in the biomedicine field.
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Education and Research
Educating for Sustainability: “Viva Nuestra Energía” school programme
This programme which seeks to disseminate sustainability in schools has been run in the Autonomous regions of the Principality of Asturias, the Basque Country, Cantabria, Murcia, Madrid and Castilla La Mancha.
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Education and Research

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Featured News

The application period for EDP Foundation grants is now open 09.04.2019
Students can apply for them between the 4th and 15th of September
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Education and Research
The EDP Foundation grant holders receive their diplomas 07.26.2019
This academic year students from more than 30 specialities joined the programme
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Education and Research
'Viva Nuestra Energía' (Long Live Our Energy) to be renewed 07.12.2019
The EDP Foundation extends its reach to secondary schools and incorporates an innovative application with teaching units and games
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Education and Research
The EDP Foundation lends scientific talent a helping hand 05.23.2019
The Foundation will be helping out at a seminar in Gijón on 28 May, ‘Inspiring Women in Science’.
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Education and Research

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FUNDACION EDPEducation and Research