The evaluation conducted by national and international specialists recognized the strengths of a community that has integrated frontier research, advanced training, technology transfer, and engagement with society. These areas shape the Science 360° strategy, praised by the panel as a distinctive and coherent institutional model.

Scientific quality and productivity take center stage in the evaluation, significantly exceeding projected goals. The report highlights the integration of the five research clusters, the rigor of their studies, and their international competitiveness. These capabilities are supported by collaboration networks with renowned national and international institutions that expand research and training opportunities. The evaluation also valued the support provided to emerging research groups through access to specialized infrastructure, scientific collaboration, and shared training, contributing to the strengthening of the country's research capacities.

Science, training, and innovation

The training of new generations of scientists constitutes another recognized strength, highlighted by the graduation of doctoral students and the placement of alumni in academic institutions and companies. International exchange programs and preparation in leadership, project formulation, and entrepreneurship were valued for contributing to the development of independent scientific careers and connecting training with various professional fields.

The evaluation recognized the creation of spin-off companies resulting from research, the track record in business incubation, and international clinical alliances. Likewise, it highlighted the Center's technology transfer structure and its Science and Business Park model, which brings together scientific capabilities, intellectual property management, and biotech entrepreneurship.

The Center was also recognized as a national benchmark in science outreach. Among its achievements, the report highlights a broad cumulative television audience and international awards earned by its audiovisual productions.

Continuity and new perspectives

The renewal of the Basal funding acknowledges this collective work and opens a new stage to strengthen the capabilities and alliances of Centro Ciencia & Vida, with the purpose of contributing to Chile's scientific and technological development.

As part of this new stage, Centro Ciencia & Vida is launching a renovated website that reflects its evolution and projection into the future. The digital update seeks to strengthen institutional identity and showcase the Center's scientific and technological capabilities, while offering a more dynamic and accessible space to connect research, innovation, and knowledge with society.

This new stage will be built upon collaboration and collective work. In this context, on January 13 and 14, 2027, the Center will bring together principal investigators, associate researchers, and laboratory teams for a meeting aimed at sharing perspectives and projecting the challenges of the next five years.