Basque as a bridge to disseminate science in the primary sector

The NEIKER technology center once again presents the award within the framework of the CAF-Elhuyar Awards, which recognizes works on the sector and reinforces its commitment to science in the Basque language.

This edition incorporates a new category dedicated to scientific photography, which expands the ways of communicating knowledge.

The NEIKER technology center, celebrates the ninth edition of NEIKER Saria, an award that recognizes scientific dissemination in Basque focused on the primary sector. The award is part of the CAF-Elhuyar Awards, a benchmark initiative in the field of science and technology in Basque, which seeks to bring knowledge closer to Basque society.

By participating one more year as a sponsor of the contest, the center reaffirms its commitment to the transfer of knowledge and the promotion of the Basque language in applied research. In this context, it will award the NEIKER Saria to the best informative article related to strategic areas such as agriculture, livestock, forestry or the environment.

The award includes a cash prize of 2,000 euros, a commemorative gift and an annual subscription to Elhuyar magazine. In addition, this award is compatible with other prizes awarded in the different categories of the contest.

Photography to communicate knowledge

In this edition, the CAF-Elhuyar Awards are presented under the slogan “Begi berriz kontatzeko” (“A renewed look”) and incorporate a new category dedicated to scientific photography, which expands the ways of communicating knowledge. This modality is added to the existing ones, which include informative articles, both general and based on their own research, and scientific journalism works in written or audio format.

The new photographic section is divided into two subcategories, one for adults and the other for young people between the ages of 14 and 18. The aim is to create new opportunities for the younger generations to participate in the dissemination of information by sharing their own perspective.

The deadline for submitting proposals is July 1, 2025. The rules and all the information are available on the official website of the contest: https://www.elhuyar.eus/es/caf-elhuyar-sariak

NEIKER-Elhuyar collaboration

NEIKER’s participation in the CAF-Elhuyar Awards is part of the collaboration agreement it has maintained with the Elhuyar Foundation since 2016 to promote the use of Basque in the field of research. In addition to the award, this agreement includes the joint development of a specialized dictionary of the agricultural sector, as well as participation in Zientzia Azoka, a scientific fair that brings research closer to younger audiences.