María José Tomás is a distinguished professional at the CDTI, the Spanish Innovation Agency under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. With a degree in Chemistry, she brings a robust scientific background to her role, contributing to the agency’s mission of fostering technological development and innovation among Spanish entities.

She possesses extensive expertise in research and innovation (R&I) programmes, both nationally and internationally, managed by CDTI. Currently, she is responsible for institutional promotion, agreements, and cooperation with various regional R&I agencies, playing a key role in strengthening collaborative networks.

María José Tomás actively promotes initiatives such as “Boosting Future Tech: CDTI Grants and Investment for Startups” and “Today’s Startup, Tomorrow’s Industry: Stories Powered by CDTI.” Her work exemplifies the impact of public administration in supporting innovation and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders.