BRTA is an alliance formed by 17 research and technology centres: bioGUNE, nanoGUNE, biomaGUNE, energiGUNE, Azterlan, Azti, Ceit, Cidetec, Gaiker, Ideko, Ikerlan, Leartiker, Lortek, Neiker, Tecnalia, Tekniker and Vicomtech, with the support of the Basque Public Administration. The mission of BRTA is to provide science and technology based solutions to the needs and challenges of the Basque industry. BRTA aims to strengthen collaboration between its members and improve technology transfer to companies in order to increase their competitiveness.