National Projects

Infraestructura de computació quàntica per a la innovació empresarial i la recerca d’excel·lència The QUANT-IA project provides Eurecat with an advanced computing infrastructure that emulates quantum computers, a unique facility in Catalonia. This equipment positions the center as a key player in the quantum ecosystem and facilitates the transfer of this technology to the business fabric to solve challenges of extreme complexity that are unreachable for current computing. The technological architecture has two key components: a Quantum Gate Emulator (up to 34 qubits) and a Digital Annealer, designed to tackle combinatorial optimization problems of up to [...]

3D printing and hydrogen innovation for GigaCasting optimization. IMAGiC develops additive manufacturing solutions and new thermal processes to improve the production of large-format components for the automotive sector. The project aims to make the manufacturing of structural parts more efficient, reducing cycle time and environmental impact. The project focuses on GigaCasting, a technique that allows the manufacturing of vehicle chassis sections in a single large piece of aluminum. This method replaces the traditional assembly of stamped sheet metal parts that had to be joined individually, which reduces vehicle weight, saves raw materials, and simplifies the production [...]

High-immersion holographic platform for the next generation of extended reality devices. The InXR project addresses one of the main barriers to the widespread adoption of extended reality (XR) and the metaverse: the lack of XR devices that successfully combine immersion, ergonomics, and affordability. Despite significant progress in virtual and augmented reality technologies, current solutions remain bulky, expensive, or simply not immersive enough for everyday use. To solve these challenges, the project is developing a three-dimensional holographic platform that integrates augmented reality and virtual reality into a single, lightweight, and compact device: the InLens smart glasses. These [...]

Assistive robotics and digital platforms for autonomy and personal care The ROBOCAT project drives industrial research in assistive robotics to develop and validate new technological solutions that address the challenges of an aging population. The goal is to support personal autonomy and enhance care services across both home and residential settings. To achieve this, the initiative is developing two platforms: a modular robotic system tailored for domestic use and a digital platform for secure data management and robot fleet coordination. The project implements robotic applications designed to encourage social interaction, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation, as [...]

Industrial scale-up of an innovative catalyst for sustainable propylene production. The PROESCAT project is developing a pioneering catalytic technology to enhance the sustainable production of propylene, a fundamental component in the manufacture of plastics and chemicals. The initiative focuses on optimising propane dehydrogenation by using an advanced catalyst composed of bimetallic nanoparticles (platinum and tin) on an alumina base. The catalyst is prepared via a “one-pot” synthesis method—a process where the reaction occurs within a single reactor—ensuring high nanoparticle dispersion and exceptional stability. This approach enables the technology to achieve 99 % selectivity, a figure that [...]

Innovative beverage based on green almonds, with low sugar content and bioactive properties, aimed at promoting healthier and more sustainable diets. The ALMONDFIT project develops a healthy and sustainable beverage derived from green almonds, characterized by its low sugar content and rich in bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. This study responds to the growing consumer demand for healthier and more nutritious products, which is shifting consumption trends towards beverages with lower sugar content and functional properties. In this context, the agri-food sector faces the challenge of innovating through alternative ingredients and advanced technologies to improve [...]

Advanced dialysis monitoring system that measures key biomarkers in real time to improve treatment safety and control. The SIMDAC project develops an innovative system that enables real-time monitoring of dialysis treatment through the continuous measurement of key blood biomarkers, such as sodium, calcium, urea and phosphate. This information supports healthcare professionals in precisely adjusting treatment and enhancing patient safety. The solution combines electrochemical sensors with a technological module designed for integration into dialysis machines and operation under real clinical conditions. The objective is to validate the technology in a hospital environment and advance towards its practical [...]

Promotion of the Catalan artificial intelligence ecosystem through the organization of territorial engagement events, technology transfer activities, and the connection between business, technology, and innovation. The CAT-AI project promotes the organization of events aimed at disseminating the main challenges faced by artificial intelligence (AI), emerging trends, best practices from pioneering Catalan companies, and applied AI use cases. The initiative was created with the aim of communicating the range of initiatives and opportunities related to AI being developed in Catalonia within the framework of the Catalonia AI Strategy 2030. The project aims to accelerate the advanced digital [...]

New technologies for obtaining reinforced metallic materials through oxide dispersion strengthening. The nODS project develops and demonstrates alternative production routes for metal matrix composite materials reinforced by ceramic particles. The solution combines the fundamental knowledge of powder metallurgy with two innovative tools: severe plastic deformation and additive manufacturing. The study contemplates the modification of the raw material through three different routes: the processing of metal powder in a reactive atmosphere, its coating through acoustic mixing, and modification during sintering. These three procedures enable the production of metallic powder with ceramic particles of different characteristics and with [...]

Intelligent platform for the automation and optimization of stock market operations. The SMART project is developing an advanced automated trading platform. This solution combines an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent, responsible for creating and improving trading strategies, with a universal connection module that links the platform directly with various financial intermediaries (brokers). This technology enables users to optimize their financial market activities through intelligent, automated strategies, regardless of their level of expertise. Furthermore, by integrating a universal broker connector, the system eliminates reliance on traditional external platforms like MetaTrader 4, granting users greater flexibility and direct control [...]

Explainable models for predicting players’ behaviour and cognitive and emotional state in e-sports. The E-SPORTS project develops an innovative platform for training e-sports players in the game League of Legends, based on machine learning models capable of analysing both user behaviour and cognitive and emotional state. The platform integrates interaction data from peripherals and computer vision with psychophysiological measures such as heart rate, electrodermal activity (variation in the skin’s electrical conductivity) and the recording of brain electrical activity through electroencephalography (EEG). This combination of data enables the generation of personalised, adaptive and sustainable training experiences over [...]

Optimising hospital management through digital twins and AI INABED Smart Twins enhances hospital management with digital twins, AI, and predictive models. The project addresses challenges in bed occupancy and resource allocation by using the Care Necessity Index (INA), real-time data analysis, and an interactive visualisation platform. This innovative solution optimises decision-making in hospital management, providing healthcare managers with an advanced tool based on the combination of technology and clinical data. The project expects to dramatically reduce waiting times for bed assignments and improve resource allocation. The INA Index allows for a more equitable distribution [...]

Intelligent companionship for the well-being and preventive medicine of the elderly. The AIMARA project develops an intelligent virtual assistant capable of seeing, listening, and interacting naturally with the user and offering them personalized content. Its primary goal is to provide companionship to people over the age of 70 in situations of unwanted loneliness, using advanced technologies that reinforce the sense of support and proximity. The solution is based on a distributed architecture that combines edge computing, which processes data locally to ensure an immediate, real-time response, with cloud components dedicated to global management and data analysis. [...]

A platform to support and facilitate clinical communication for women during pregnancy and postpartum. The ASISTE project is developing a platform to improve support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period within the hospital environment. The solution facilitates the understanding of clinical information and reinforces adherence to medical recommendations. The tool is based on intelligent recommendation systems to offer personalized educational content according to each user's profile, needs, and interaction. In this regard, the system analyzes declarative and usage data to generate contextualized recommendations, prioritize relevant content, and optimize the user experience. Additionally, it incorporates [...]

Comprehensive methodology to design, manufacture, characterize, and simulate high-performance plasma actuators for industrial applications, with a focus on electronic device cooling and aerodynamic system optimization. Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) plasma actuators have emerged as an innovative technology with great potential, thanks to the absence of moving parts, their high response speed, and design flexibility. However, their development is still limited by the lack of holistic studies analysing the effect of multiple design, material, and control variables, as well as by the absence of accurate simulation models capable of reliably predicting their behaviour. In this context, the [...]