UPM’s NEUROTEC AI Community Strengthens Ties with IPTC Researchers to Advance Brain-Inspired Computing

25/02/2026

MADRID, February 25, 2026 — The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) continues to solidify its position as a European leader in neuroscience through its NEUROTEC community. This interdisciplinary platform has recently highlighted the critical contribution of researchers from the Information Processing and Telecommunications Center (IPTC), fostering a synergy that merges advanced telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and brain science.

A Hub for Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

NEUROTEC is not just a research group; it is a collaborative ecosystem designed to unite UPM’s diverse expertise in engineering and life sciences. The community serves as the backbone for the Spanish node of EBRAINS, the European digital research infrastructure born from the Human Brain Project.

The participation of IPTC researchers brings a technical edge to the community, particularly in areas where data processing meets biology. Their involvement is instrumental in several key domains:

  • Neuro-Inspired AI: Developing algorithms that mimic the brain’s efficiency, overcoming the energy and data limitations of traditional Deep Learning.
  • Signal Processing & Sensors: Leveraging IPTC’s heritage in telecommunications to refine how brain signals are captured and analyzed via Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and other advanced neuroimaging tools.

The “MUNE” Master’s: Training the Next Generation

A cornerstone of this community is the Master of Science in Neurotechnology (MUNE). This unique English-taught program is a joint effort between the Schools of Telecommunication, Computer, and Civil Engineering. It offers students a direct path into professional specialization in:

  • Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI).
  • Neuroprosthetics.
  • AI-driven neuro-data analysis.

“The extraordinary capacity of UPM across different engineering areas is the foundation for our leadership in neurotechnology. By integrating IPTC’s expertise in signal processing with our neuroscience labs, we are building the future of brain-inspired electronics.” — NEUROTEC Community Statement.

Key Infrastructure & International Impact

Through NEUROTEC, UPM researchers have access to world-class facilities, including:

  1. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Center: For high-resolution functional brain activity analysis.
  2. 3D Microscopy & Reconstruction: In collaboration with CSIC, focused on the connectivity of the cerebral cortex.
  3. EBRAINS Integration: Providing tools for the global scientific community to simulate and model brain functions.

With the recent NEUROTEC Lecture Series featuring experts from Harvard and MIT, the community continues to bridge the gap between Spanish engineering and international clinical neuroscience.

NEUROTEC UPM AI: https://short.upm.es/pjte6

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iptc-upm/

For more information: www.iptc.upm.es

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