The Abertis Chairs link university and enterprise engaging research and innovation activities in the field of Transport Infrastructure Management and Road Safety, considering all the technical, environmental, social and economic factors.

Annually announce the Abertis Award, aimed at graduate and doctoral students from all universities in the country.

Abertis chairs in all countries make up the International Network of Abertis Chairs, from where the Abertis International Award is awarded annually in its two categories of transport infrastructure management and road safety, distinguishing the best works among the winners from all countries .

By promoting research and development activities, the International Network of Abertis Chairs, together with the universities, favors the development of intellectual capital and contributes to put at the service of the entire community of experts in particular and society in general the advances registered within its scope, with the ultimate goal of always improving people's mobility and quality of life.