National Projects

Disruptive carbon-fibre sternal closure system for fast and secure fixation of a sternotomy. CarbonSC develops and clinically tests a disruptive sternal closure compatible with mini-sternotomies that solves the main drawbacks of current technologies. In this sense, CarbonSC is the first cost-effective solution that fixes the sternum in a safe, fast and error-proof way, while avoiding bone damage. The main clinical innovations of the CarbonSC system are, on the one hand, designing a unique mechanism, integrated into the device itself, that ensures the application of a precise tightening force to close the sternum, and on the other [...]

Towards a more sustainable future with biobased vitrimeric resins. BioVit develops vitrimeric resins from natural resources for the production of high-performance composite materials, offering sustainable solutions for industry. Vitrimers combine the mechanical properties of thermoset polymers at low temperatures with the malleability of thermoplastic polymers at high temperatures, allowing not only their use in advanced applications, but also their reuse or recycling at the end of their useful life. BioVit adapts the synthesis of vitrimeric resins to produce large batches suitable for the manufacture of composite material parts on an industrial scale. This adaptation ensures that [...]

Type III compressed hydrogen tanks for collective mobility using high-cadence processes. H3MOV develops high-cadence production processes to provide innovative solutions for compressed hydrogen storage, to address the high cost and low efficiency of current manufacturing methods. The project focuses on type III compressed hydrogen tanks, which, although not the lightest for a given volume, have several advantages over type IV tanks, such as lower hydrogen permeability and simpler sealing systems for the tank nozzles. Due to their slightly higher weight, these tanks are currently used in collective mobility vehicles, such as buses and trains. H3MOV focuses [...]

Km0 foods with a social perspective. CONNECTEM optimises nutritionally improved products using local ingredients in different applications such as vegetable creams, meat derivatives and dehydrated products. The project responds to the need for social inclusion of a segment of the population, promoting the development of new foods using ingredients of high nutritional value from organic and regenerative Km0 agriculture. This new range of products will be framed in the use of local plant-based raw materials with high protein content. In addition to developing new innovative food products with differentiated nutritional and sensory quality, prioritszing the sustainability [...]

Study of alternative insect protein in the development and sustainable production of new foods. PISA studies and evaluates insect-derived ingredients as an emerging source of protein, both of animal and plant-based, for the development of new hybrid meat products. The project advances the knowledge of the properties of these ingredients and their applicability in different food matrices, thus aligning with the recommendations of the FAO and the UN to explore more sustainable and efficient solutions in food production. With the growth of the global population, a higher demand for proteins is expected, especially from animal sources, [...]

Empowering quantum computing with artificial intelligence (AI). QIA develops AI-based tools aimed at optimising quantum algorithms and addressing hardware limitations associated with quantum computing. Specifically, the project optimises computational resources for algorithms based on gates and tensor networks, with the help of AI to improve the execution of these algorithms through metrics and reduce operations necessary for their implementation. AI-based tools are also developed for the design, control and mitigation of errors in quantum devices based on superconducting technology, especially in flux kubits. Finally, an important part of the project is dedicated to the research of [...]

Artificial intelligence applied to the Barcelona metropolitan bus network. AI4Bus develops tools that allow for flexibility, adaptation and improvement of the bus network service in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Based on demand analysis and historical patterns, AI4Bus develops artificial intelligence models capable of predicting passenger flow, allowing the operator to anticipate changing circumstances and adjust the frequencies of the main transport lines to provide a more efficient service. AI4Bus offers a comprehensive solution with interconnected components through the integration of heterogeneous data sources to capture the complexity of the transport system. The project's predictive models provide [...]

Transforming agricultural by-products into sustainable protein sources. SAN-PROT valorises ​​olive oil the residue from olive oil extraction, known as sansa, as a new alternative protein source, addressing the challenges of the protein transition. In a context in which the demand for proteins will grow significantly until 2050, and with the increasing environmental pressures derived from animal production, SAN-PROT proposes a sustainable solution that reduces dependence on traditional sources such as soy and promotes more environmentally responsible production. The project takes advantage of the residue generated during the extraction of olive oil to develop new protein applications [...]

Pilot test of an hamburger chef robot. Roboxef has developed a robot capable of preparing hamburgers autonomously using an advanced robotic manipulator arm. The process has been studied and optimised at each stage to ensure efficient execution that meets the standards of the catering sector, achieving a result suitable for consumption. To develop this application, it has been necessary to analyse in detail the process of preparing hamburgers, identifying the tools and utensils required and adapting them for robotic handling. Among these adaptations, tools such as spatulas and other cooking utensils have been modified so that [...]

Training course in printed electronics. The MAV-PEC4ALL_2 project offered a training course to provide an introductory and practical approach on the knowledge of printed electronics, from the materials and the different printing techniques to the application of the technology and implementation guidance personalised for each student. This course, 100% funded, was the result of the need detected by research centers, technology centers and institutions specialised in printed and flexible electronics in relation to the lack of knowledge of this technological area and its potential for integration into products and new applications thanks to its transversality. The [...]

Development of new fruit-based products adapted to the export and quality requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to the Halal certification, responding to the increase in demand for nutritious and healthy products with entry into new international markets such as the American or the Muslim. Halal products, consumed by the Muslim population, are not associated with any specific country, but within the European Union it is important to highlight the relevant role of France and, outside Europe, the importance of penetrating markets such as Saudi Arabia. In the food industry, technological [...]

Promotion of the evolution and constant improvement of the Catalan tourism sector. The agreement between the General Directorate of Tourism and Eurecat contemplates different actions included in the DGTUR 2024 project. These are the most notable activities: Organisation of the TurisTIC Forum. In this event, which already has eleven editions, companies from the tourism sector, innovation and technological development companies, as well as involved public institutions, associations, and specialised guilds will be invited. The main objective is to generate synergies, stimulate, and create new business opportunities. Creation of training itineraries. Through the creation of training itineraries, [...]

Promote the introduction of new technologies, integrate them with existing ones, prepare the audiovisual sector of Catalonia to welcome them, as well as provide the necessary human capital to deploy them, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of companies Catalans in the European and global markets. The audiovisual industry is in a process of unprecedented transformation linked to the emergence of disruptive technologies that drive the development of a wide range of innovations that have a transversal impact on production and consumption activities: virtual sets, immersive technologies , AI or remote production. These changes are [...]

Development of a tourism intelligence system for the Barcelona province based in the compilation and treatment of data. The Tourism Data System (TDS) project manages an interactive and easy-to-use digital platform capable of providing the public sector and private companies with a great volume of trustworthy data and, this way, allowing them to grasp the current tourism conjunction, as well as its historical evolution. With this information, the aim is to facilitate the decision-making process and enhance the adaptation to current and future challenges in a key sector of the Catalan economy. To accomplish this, the TDS harvests tourism information from [...]

The DIPTA 2024 project develops a knowledge transfer system to promote innovation in tourism brands in the province of Tarragona. DIPTA 2024 is divided into four different lines of work: observatory, laboratory of innovation and tourism intelligence (LABIIT), technology and transfer. Eurecat participates in DIPTA 2024 through its Consultancy Department, contributing its know-how in data intelligence, implementation of digital solutions, development and strategic planning, product design and in the generation of new knowledge, as well as promoting collective reflection on current tourist trends and dynamics. General details Project DIPTA 2024 - Development of [...]