CIARMA: Canary Islands Network of European Research & Innovation Managers
How the network was created
CIARMA was born within the ExGal-Twin project. The 1st Regional Meeting in European Project Management (April 2025) led to the creation of a Working Group on European Project Management . At its first meeting (23 September 2025) the Working Group agreed to establish a regional network of research project managers. The network's membership requirements were approved at the second meeting (11 December 2025).
Since September 2026, the CIARMA website has been hosted by the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and the Information Society (ACIISI) . This ensures the network will continue beyond the ExGal-Twin project.
About CIARMA
CIARMA is an informal, collaborative network for professionals who manage European and international projects in the Canary Islands. Members take part in a personal capacity. The network offers a space to share knowledge, experience and good practice. It supports the professional development of project managers and helps strengthen the region's research and innovation ecosystem.
CIARMA is an output of the activities done by the ExGal-Twin project, coordinated by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) . It builds on work started after the FORWARD project by the Canary Islands Institute of Technology (ITC) , with the support of the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and the Information Society (ACIISI) .
Mission
To promote collaboration, knowledge exchange and the adoption of good practice among professionals in European project management in the Canary Islands, helping to strengthen the regional research and innovation ecosystem.
Vision
To establish CIARMA as a reference network for research and innovation project management, both in the Canary Islands and in Europe. In doing so, it aims to professionalise the sector, increase participation in European programmes and make the Canary Islands an active, competitive region in the European Research Area.
Values
- Collaboration
We encourage professionals and institutions to work together to tackle common challenges and create synergies. - Knowledge transfer
We promote the open exchange of experience, tools and good practice. - Professionalisation
We work to have project management recognised and developed as a key career within the R&D&I system. - Inclusion and openness
We are an open, participatory network built on the individual contributions of our members. - Quality and excellence
We are committed to continuously improving research support capacities and services. - Commitment to the regional ecosystem
We work to strengthen the competitiveness and cohesion of the Canary Islands R&D&I system.
Main activities
- Exchange of good practice
Regular meetings, working groups and discussion forums for professionals. - Training and professional development
Workshops, training sessions and activities to build skills in European project management. - Inter-institutional collaboration
Building synergies between organisations in the Canary Islands R&D&I ecosystem. - Support at every stage of the project
- Pre-award: identifying calls and preparing proposals
- Post-award: administrative, financial and technical management
- Dissemination, exploitation and communication (DEC)
- Open Science and innovation (including digital tools and AI)
- Information on European opportunities
Up-to-date information on funding programmes and calls. - Building a professional community
A directory of project managers, network activities and links with European networks.
CIARMA network: connects talent, knowledge and opportunities in European research project management in the Canary Islands
Membership is free and individual.
To register you need to fill in the registration form and identify yourself as a European project manager resident in the Canary Islands: Registration form
If you meet the requirements, you can join the CIARMA group on LinkedIn: CIARMA LinkedIn group
Contact
redciarma@gmail.com
Website
CIARMA's website is now hosted by the regional government agency CIARMA
Logo designed by Inés Bonet - UC3 - IAC