The modernisation and restructuring of scientific research units, including their digital transformation, aims to acquire major scientific equipment, sets of scientific instruments, scientific archives and data, other knowledge-based resources, computing and programming systems, and communication networks that promote open digital access and/or other instrumental infrastructure to foster excellence in research and innovation activities.

The acquisition of a μ-FTIR instrument and a desktop scanning electron microscope (SEM) represents a strategic strengthening of CIIMAR’s scientific infrastructure, in line with its Strategic Plan 2025–2029. Together, this equipment will expand CIIMAR’s multidisciplinary capacity to generate advanced scientific data, provide specialised services and promote innovation across its various thematic areas. Together, these investments will strengthen CIIMAR’s scientific and technological capacity, promote high-impact research, support innovation and knowledge transfer activities, and contribute to advanced training and the enhancement of the institution’s international competitiveness in the fields of marine and environmental sciences.