{"id":172603,"date":"2026-02-25T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/?p=172603"},"modified":"2026-02-25T17:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:59:43","slug":"tec-science-summit-2026-why-research-can-help-solve-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecscience.tec.mx\/en\/education-and-humanism\/tec-science-summit-2026-why-research-can-help-solve-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Why applied research will be key to the future of health, climate, and cities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Major global challenges in health, sustainability, industry, and education can be addressed with solutions born from research and innovation. That is the vision and guiding principle of the Tecnol\u00f3gico de Monterrey Education Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his opening remarks at the Tec Science Summit 2026<\/a>, Javier Guzm\u00e1n<\/a><\/strong>, executive vice president of Research at the Education Group, noted that in the face of the complex times the world is going through, this ecosystem is betting on applied research to seek solutions to the most pressing challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Tecnol\u00f3gico de Monterrey, we believe in applied research and in building strong partnerships so that it succeeds and truly delivers value to society,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want to pursue applied research because it will have a real impact on society, on the economy, on well-being, and on the sustainability of our world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M\u00e9xico faces urgent challenges, such as droughts affecting 80% of the country\u2019s territory<\/a>, high rates of childhood obesity<\/a>, elevated levels of diabetes and hypertension, and 46 million people living in extreme poverty, among others. These issues must be tackled through innovation, collaboration, and a human-centered approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The opening of the Tec Science Summit 2026. (Photo: Everth Ba\u00f1uelos \/ TecScience)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tec Science Summit 2026: Generating Impact Through Knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Tecnol\u00f3gico de Monterrey Education Group aims to drive real and sustainable solutions to humanity\u2019s greatest challenges through the strategic integration of knowledge, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Its efforts are anchored in three fundamental goals: improving people\u2019s lives, protecting the planet, and fostering greater shared prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This scientific ecosystem includes 1,083 researchers, 705 of whom are members of Mexico\u2019s National System of Researchers, 91 postdoctoral fellows, about 698 affiliated with schools and institutes, and 102 women researchers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group\u2019s investment in research and innovation is focused on five key impact areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n