During the session, representatives from CC, PP, ASG, and AHI defended the changes introduced in the legislative text. They stated that the regulation explicitly recognizes the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and the University of La Laguna (ULL) as key agents in knowledge generation.
This defense follows concerns raised by Nueva Canarias, which had criticized an overly economic focus and a perceived lack of influence for scientific institutions in the advisory council. In response, government groups emphasized that the project has evolved significantly during its parliamentary processing.
Key features include the creation of the Canarian Scientific Passport, a digital tool designed to simplify administrative processes and avoid redundant documentation in grant applications. Additionally, the law includes provisions for university outposts to decentralize research activities to non-capital islands.
The regulation also sets guidelines for the development of ethical artificial intelligence, establishing supervision and transparency mechanisms. The law will face its final vote this Wednesday in the Canarian Parliament.
