Andorra Recerca + Innovació

Andorra Recerca + Innovació (AR+I) is a government institution in Andorra dedicated to advancing research and innovation. It supports Andorra's national innovation plan through talent attraction, international collaborations, and research facilities. AR+I joined the International Science Council as a Category 2 member, enhancing its global profile. It partners with CRG to host researchers for genomics studies on mountain biodiversity and manages applications for the NODE Urban Impact Fellowship with MIT. Recent activities include inspecting an avalanche site near Pas de la Casa, studying housing issues for temporary workers, and contributing to forest fire prevention efforts.

Key Points

• Andorra Recerca + Innovació (AR+I) is a government institution in Andorra focused on research and innovation.
• The institution is known by aliases including Andorra Recerca i Innovació, AR+I, and Andorra Research and Innovation.
• AR+I supports Andorra's national innovation plan through talent attraction, international collaborations, and research facilities.
• AR+I joined the International Science Council as a Category 2 member, enhancing its global profile.
• AR+I contributes to forest fire prevention efforts amid increased risks from vegetation growth.
• AR+I partners with CRG to host researchers for genomics studies on mountain biodiversity.
• AR+I manages applications for the NODE Urban Impact Fellowship with MIT.

Timeline

1. 2026-04-29

   Launches NODE Fellowship with MIT

   AR+I launched the NODE Urban Impact Fellowship with MIT, a paid one-year program for Andorran talent to analyze urban impacts, with applications closing June 9.

   Andorra Launches NODE Urban Impact Fellowship with MIT in Boston
2. 2026-04-24

   Joins International Science Council

   Andorra Recerca + Innovació joined the International Science Council as a Category 2 member, gaining access to global scientific discussions and events like the 2026 Beijing meeting.

   Andorra Recerca + Innovació Joins International Science Council as Category 2 Member
3. 2026-03-03

   AR+I and CRG Agreement for Genomics Researchers

   AR+I signed an agreement with CRG to host two top researchers in Andorra for three years, focusing on genomics research for mountain biodiversity and environmental health.

   ARI and CRG sign agreement to host two top researchers in Andorra for genomics research on high-mountain
4. 2026-02-23

   AR+I Studies Temporary Workers' Housing Issues

   AR+I launched a study on housing access and participation barriers for approximately 89,000 temporary workers in tourism and construction sectors.

   AR+I examines housing and participation barriers for 89,000 overlooked temporary workers in tourism and
5. 2025-11-29

   AR+I Inspects Avalanche Site Near Pas de la Casa

   AR+I conducted an inspection following a D2 avalanche near Pas de la Casa that resulted in one fatality, identifying a weak faceted grain layer as the cause.

   Andorra avalanche on 29 Nov kills one; collapse linked to faceted weak layer under wind slab

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