The Institute of Physics of Cantabria (IFCA) is a joint center result of the combined effort of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) and University of Cantabria (UC). Our research is focused on basic science: we seek to understand the components of Nature, from elemantary particles (Particle Physics) to the largest structures of the Universe (Astronomy and Space Science), as well as the complex collective behaviour of matter (Statistical and Non-linear Physics). Our centre has mantained a steadily grow since its creation in 1995, reaching its current size of about 100 people, with about 20 staff researchers. It produces more than 100 publications yearly in the best journals and has nearly 20 active proyects.