We are a nonprofit private organization. We were born in 1972, with the objective of bringing together science and Euskera. We took the first steps as a cultural association, and in 2002 we became a foundation. Together with the foundation, the Elhuyar group also includes the companies Zubize SLU and Eleka Ingeniaritza linguistikoa SL.
Although science and Euskera remain very important pillars, we are currently an organization that offers services for the application of advanced knowledge. We help businesses, social partners and administrations to find innovative solutions to meet the challenges of globalisation with a multidisciplinary approach. To remain a benchmark in the development of Euskera and Basque society, we collaborate with professionals of science, artificial intelligence, lexicography, translation, linguistic management and social improvement.
Mission: to build, from the Basque Country, an active, critical and egalitarian society, making use of technology and knowledge and investing in the dissemination of science.
- Continuous innovation
- Organization adapted to the needs of each moment
- Community articulation
- Strengthening of the working team
- Dissemination of Elhuyar's work in society
Elhuyar group values
Commitment
We give priority to accountability to society and our goal is social transformation. We are committed to our work, our coworkers and our clients.
Fortaleza
We have a long trajectory, and our spine is a trained team with extensive experience. We seek knowledge and quality.
Opening
We work as a team both internally and externally, sharing knowledge. Teamwork and collaboration are the axes of our activity.
Entrepreneurship
We move forward without fear of exploring new areas. In our daily lives we encourage initiative, creativity and continuous improvement.
Empathy
Our relations are based on respect for people and mutual trust. We seek the satisfaction of both the work team and the collaborators and clients.
The Board of the Elhuyar Foundation
- Eustakio Arrojeria EguskitzaVice-President
- Jesus Mari Ugalde Uribe-Etxeberria
- Jose Mari Rodriguez Ibabe
- Xanti Goñi Zabala
- Itziar Laka Mugarza
- Leire Cancio Orueta
- Rafael Bañales Arrula
- Libe Mimenza Castillo
- Miren Karmele Gomez
- Alfonso Mujika EtxeberriaSecretary
- Jon Abril OlaetxeaGeneral coordinator
- Xabier Arrangi Iparragirre
- Itziar Alkorta Idiakez
- Iñaki Alegria Loinaz
- Jose Mari Pitarke de la TorrePresident
- TecnaliaJoseba Laka Mugarza
- NEIKERLeire Barañano Orbe
- Department of Education of the Basque GovernmentAmaia Eskisabel Alegria
- Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and the Environment of the Basque GovernmentAlberto Fernández González
- Directorate for Linguistic Equality of the Provincial Council of GipuzkoaGarbiñe Mendizabal Mendizabal
- City Hall of UsurbilAgurtzane Solaberrieta Mesa
COORDINATION TEAM
Jon Abril Olaetxea
General coordinator
Itziar Cortes Etxabe
Language and Technology
Josu Aztiria Uraran
Artificial intelligence in the linguistic field
Garazi Andonegi Beristain
Science
Amaia Zarrabeitia Salterain
Consultancy
Manex Urruzola Arrate
Communication services
Izaskun Etxebeste Arozena
Economy and finance
