The Antonio González University Institute of Bio-Organic Chemistry (IUBO-AG) was founded in 1964 with the mission of studying the secondary metabolites produced by marine and terrestrial organisms of the Canary Islands' biodiversity, in order to provide a new source of unique compounds. Over the years, the Institute has evolved into a multidisciplinary center focused on research in fields such as Bio-Organic Chemistry, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Organic Geochemistry, and Smart Materials. The Institute is a leading center for advanced training, specializing in the fields of study for students from the University of La Laguna (ULL) as well as staff from other national and international institutions. Since its inception, the Institute has collaborated with other research centers, especially regional ones, to create joint research opportunities. Furthermore, the Institute has demonstrated its capacity as an incubator for the creation of technology-based companies, collaborating with the productive sector and promoting technology transfer. The Institute organizes its scientific activity into research groups that are ultimately responsible for developing research projects, training staff and students, organizing courses, seminars, conferences, and any other training-related activity within the Institute. In addition, the Institute's research staff provides consulting services to public and private institutions upon request.