Aernnova and the University of the Basque Country’s (UPV/EHU) Bilbao School of Engineering have launched the Iñaki López Gandásegui Scholarship, providing two annual awards of 25,000 euros each to top master’s students. The program honors the company’s late founder and president, aiming to cultivate elite talent for advancements in Basque aeronautics, including automation, robotization, and digitalization.
Aernnova commits 50,000 euros yearly to support students completing the Master’s in Industrial Engineering who pursue dual degrees at prestigious international partner universities. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding academic records and submit progress reports, with coursework aligned to Aernnova’s aeroestructuras expertise.
Beyond financial aid, selected candidates gain priority access to employment at Aernnova’s Berantevilla facility. This initiative strengthens the firm’s talent pipeline amid growing demand in aerospace and defense sectors.
The scholarship addresses critical skill gaps in high-tech manufacturing, enabling the Basque industrial cluster to pioneer efficient, competitive processes. It builds on López Gandásegui’s legacy of fostering local engineering excellence through prior collaborations like vocational training programs.