Human capital is the most valuable resource, particularly in sectors and areas truly based on knowledge, R&D and innovation (creativity). The Basque Innovation System also includes initiatives and instruments to facilitate the attraction and recruitment of highly qualified persons, with specific profiles of interest to both companies and research organisations.

Ikerbasque http://www.ikerbasque.net/: Non-for-profit foundation created in order to reinforce the Scientific System in the Basque Country through the attraction, retention and consolidation of researchers, as well as through the creation of Research Centres, in co-operation with the scientific community, and committed with excellence.

Bizkaia Xede http://www.bizkaiaxede.org/index.php?lang=en: Non-for-profit association that promotes a more favourable framework required to attract and maintain qualified human capital for both private companies and other entities which can impact positively society and the economy.