Eurecat

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Eurecat, innovating for the common good

Eurecat is one of Europe’s leading technology centres in accelerating innovation, integrating diverse technologies and areas of knowledge to address complex challenges and generate high‑value solutions for companies, people and the planet.

Impact

Eurecat exceeded 74 million euros in revenue in 2025, consolidating exponential and sustained growth since 2015, and strengthening both business competitiveness and societal well‑being.

Our activity has also generated a significant impact on the Catalan economy between 2016 and 2025:

  • Eurecat has contributed 509.6 million euros to Catalonia’s GDP through direct, indirect and induced effects.
  • We have generated a positive impact of 1.25 billion euros in turnover for companies and organisations across the territory.

 

Real Solutions

More than 3,200 companies rely on our multitechnological services, and 71% of our activity is carried out with SMEs, reinforcing our commitment to the small and medium‑sized business ecosystem. We have a client satisfaction rating of 8.65 out of 10, demonstrating the value and expertise of our work.

In addition, we hold 230 patents that support our strong capacity for knowledge transfer.

Technological Benchmark

Our multitechnological approach enables us to tackle complex R&D&I challenges and respond to major industrial and societal needs. We have advanced infrastructures and laboratories in fields such as water technology, medical devices, personalised nutrition, embedded electronics, artificial intelligence for industrial environments, lightweight materials and cognitive robotics, among many others.

This multidisciplinary technical capability is complemented by a solid territorial presence, with 11 sites in Catalonia, Madrid, Málaga and Chile, allowing us to remain close to companies and innovation ecosystems and fostering close collaboration aimed at generating real impact.

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Professionals

We rely on the talent of more than 850 professionals who bring their expertise and commitment to excellence to the organisation every day.

  • 58 % men i 42% women
  • 25% PhD
  • More than 34 different nationalities

Revenue

Eurecat has experienced sustained growth since its inception. In 2025, it reached 74 million euros in revenue, enhancing the competitiveness of Catalan industry and contributing to society’s well‑being through R&D&I activities.

Clients

We have worked with more than 3,200 clients across both the public and private sectors. 71% of our activity is carried out with SMEs, helping them accelerate innovation while reducing their investment in scientific and technological infrastructures. Our client satisfaction rating is 8.65 out of 10.

Spin-offs

Each year, we generate internationally oriented patents and promote the creation of new technology‑based companies that strengthen the regional industrial fabric and create high‑quality employment. Eurecat currently has 9 spin-offs, generating 14.6 million euros in revenue and employing 85 people.

Patents

Through applied research, technological development and market‑driven innovation, Eurecat holds more than 230 patents that enable us to tackle complex challenges.

R&D&I Projects

Eurecat is a leader in securing competitive R&D&I funding, ranking as the top private organisation in Catalonia in returns from the Horizon 2020 programme and fourth in Spain. In total, Eurecat has participated in more than 250 major R&D&I projects, generating significant scientific impact, as demonstrated by over 3,400 citations of our scientific publications by researchers and companies.