The Foundation
Our History
Over 40 years advancing Spanish civil engineering
Origin and Constitution
The Agustín de Betancourt Foundation (FAB) was established with the aim of cooperating with the School of Civil Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM).
Connection and Transfer
Since its founding, the Foundation has acted as a vital bridge between the University and Society, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and technology to the Civil Engineering sector.
Research and Development
Its primary mission is to promote scientific and technical research, as well as to foster students' interest in research, providing them with the tools and opportunities needed for their professional development.
Excellence
Commitment to the highest quality in all our projects and initiatives
Collaboration
Joint work between the university, companies and sector professionals
Innovation
Constant drive for new ideas and solutions in civil engineering
Board of Trustees
The Foundation's governance and representation is carried out by the Board of Trustees, composed of prominent figures from the academic and professional spheres.
Pablo Bueno Tomás
Civil Engineer (UPM), PDG from IESE and President & CEO of Grupo TYPSA.
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José Miguel Atienza Riera
Doctor of Civil Engineering (UPM). Director of the Higher Technical School of Civil Engineering (UPM)
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Ángel Corcóstegui Guraya
Civil Engineer, University of Cantabria, and PhD in Finance, Wharton Business School, USA. Founding investor at Magnum CapitaL
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Tomás García Madrid
Graduate in Civil Engineering from the UPM. Founder, owner and managing director of Lepanto Consultoría y Finanzas, S.L.
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Francisco Javier Martín Carrasco
Board Member
Board Member appointed by the Board of the School of Civil Engineering (UPM)
Transparency Portal
Committed to transparency and good governance, we make our institutional documentation publicly available.