Eurecat
Eurecat, the main technological center of Catalonia and one of the largest private research organizations in Southern Europe
We work along with companies, of any size and sector, in the different phases of R+D+I; from the idea to its industrialization.
Multisectorial and multi-technological approach
We tackle complex challenges and face major obstacles through our four specialized technological areas:
- Industrial
- Digital
- Biotechnology
- Sustainability
These areas encompass over 20 technological fields, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, smart materials, printed electronics, robotics and automation, medical devices, sustainability and climate change, as well as nutrition and health.
We accelerate innovation
We reduce expenditure on scientific and technological infrastructures, reduce risks and provide specialized knowledge tailored to business needs.
Own and collaborative infrastructures
We offer highly advanced infrastructures and laboratories in water technology, medical devices, personalized nutrition, integrated electronics, artificial intelligence in industrial environments, lightweight materials and cognitive robotics, among other fields.
Proximity
Our capillarity allows us to be close to our clients: with headquarters all over Catalonia and presence in Madrid, Malaga and Chile.
We offer you access to our laboratories
Ideating and executing R+D+I projects
Either by hiring or taking advantage of the different instruments that the administrations have at the disposal of the company’s competitiveness.
Creating stable collaboration agreements (Joint Research Units)
We seek to be the partner for the company’s R&D&I and encourage stable collaborations that help to establish long-term plans.
Valuing your assets or contributing with ours
We help you to define the next generation of products, to analyze the market, trends and preferences, to evaluate the competitive landscape and sales results with market orientation and segmentation.
Specialized training
Technological, innovative and adapted to the professional training reality in five main knowledge areas along with business innovation.
Advanced technological consultancy
We guide you through the entire value chain, guaranteeing productive success and, at the same time, generating a disruptive change in companies from different sectors through a wide range of integrated services.
Proofs of concept and short series
Eurecat’s Inspira Lab methodology offers the possibility to design and build agile concept tests to accelerate their development and subsequent industrialization.
Our Purpose
Eurecat drives business competitiveness and social well-being. Some of its core pillars include:
Patronage
Mostly private, composed of representatives of companies and institutions of reference in different strategic sectors of the Catalan economy.
Public-private cooperation
Eurecat works to be a benchmark in public-private cooperation in the field of research and innovation, promoting both technological and sectorial initiatives in the face of the need to create and structure innovation ecosystems that will be the driving force behind the transformation of the territories.
Alliances
Eurecat promotes alliances with the main agents of the innovation system both nationally and internationally.
Growth Indicators
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.