Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya in conjunction with the Projects and Continuous Improvement department has inked a framework partnership agreement with the Eurecat technology centre for undertaking scientific research and technological development in healthcare.

The accord provides for cooperation in running research projects and programmes and working together on technical and commercial aspects, including sponsoring pilot and demonstration projects, coupled with validation, proof-of-concept and prototype development in medical device projects.

The two organisations will also team up to assess joint initiatives with the common goal of bringing health innovation initiatives to the business and production community.