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TECNIO-accredited agents are groups or sets of research groups from university system of Catalonia, from CERCA research centres, from CSIC centres located in Catalonia and from other public law entities in Catalonia. TECNIO accredited agents have a wide range of differential technological capabilities and a solid track record of collaboration with companies, making them ideal partners to carry out your R&D projects. Find the TECNIO agent that best suits your needs.


The IRI is a University Institute co-owned by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), with a track record of almost 30 years making contributions to the fields of robotics, automatic control, computer vision and AI.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Robots and cobots; Connected/autonomous vehicle; Big Data + IA; Digital Health; Hydrogen
Robotics; automatic control; artificial intelligence; computer vision; deep learning; mechanisms; automation; energy efficiency; hydrogen; fuel cells


The Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (IRIS - UPC) is a multidisciplinary center engaged in research and innovation in areas such as biomedical engineering, computational graphics, biomaterials, biomechanics, instrumentation, robotics, vision, e-health, biostatistics, computational biology and image processing. Its mission is to develop innovative technologies to improve health and social well-being, fostering cross-cutting research and collaboration with research institutions, hospitals and global organizations. IRIS aspires to be recognized worldwide for its excellence in interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Biotechnology; Digital Health; Robots and cobots; Big Data + IA; IoT / Sensors
Innovation; biomedical engineering; serious games; biomechanics; robotics; tissue engineering; bio informatics; biomedical signals; spinoffs; startups; rehabilitation; therapy; bio statistics; virtual reality; computational biology


At IRTA Ind Agr we work to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the food industry, responding to technological and research needs. We work from raw materials to the obtaining of ingredients and foods, formulations, transformation, processing and preservation processes, analysis technologies and the interactions of food systems with consumers.
Centres de Recerca de Catalunya (CERCA)
Big Data + IA; Foodtech; Recycling and valorization; Biotechnology; Omics
Biorefinery; competitiveness; consumers; product design; packaging; modeling; process optimization; processing and conservation; alternative protein; quality; food safety; sensory; sustainability; traceability; valorization


IRTA-CReSA focuses on improving public and animal health through scientific research into diseases, including zoonoses. It stands out for its BSL3 facilities and innovation in vaccines and diagnostics.
Centres de Recerca de Catalunya (CERCA)
Biotechnology; Omics; Design new drugs / vaccines; Digital Health; POCT
Animal health; medicines; vaccines; diagnostics; biosafety level 3 (BSL3); bioimaging; algorithms; colonizers; immunostimulants; zoonoses; one health; infection models; good laboratory practices (GLP); good clinical practices (VICH GL9); swine; poultry


The IRTA TECNIO-SPPS group includes 5 research divisions, integrated into 4 SGR groups: fruit growing, post-harvest, extensive crops, sustainable plant protection and efficient water use.
Centres de Recerca de Catalunya (CERCA)
Recycling and valorization; Foodtech; Agritech
Plant production; agrifood sector; agritech; foodtech; biotechnology; rdi; climate change; biodiversity; natural resources; green transformation; digital society; industrial resilience; sustainability


IRTA's mission is to modernize, improve and promote the competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture, livestock, food industry, agroforestry, aquaculture and fishing sectors. It works to guarantee healthy, quality food, contributing to the well-being of the population. Its aims include promoting research and technological development in the agri-food sector, facilitating the transfer of scientific knowledge and increasing the impact of technological advances, encouraging collaboration between public and private actors.
Centres de Recerca de Catalunya (CERCA)
Bioeconomy; Nature-based solutions; Recycling and valorization; Biotechnology; Water cycle technologies
Valorization; by-products; biofertilizers; biogas; LCA; emissions; microbiology; genomics; nutrition; well-being; aquaponics; antimicrobials; alternative protein; ruminants


The Human Environment Research (HER) Group focuses its research on establishing new forms of relationships between people and technology. Through emerging technologies, it seeks to respond to societal challenges in areas such as health, well-being, education, culture and entertainment. This group includes the following lines of research: acoustics and audio, interaction, computer vision, speech processing, animation and digital arts, technologies for education, architectural representation technologies and Mediterranean architecture.
Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Big Data + IA; Connectivity; Immersive technologies and digital entertainment; Digital assets; Digital Health
Acoustics; vision; education; animation; architecture


The Research on Smart Society (RSS) Group focuses its research on establishing new forms of relationships between people and their environment. Through emerging technologies, it seeks to respond to societal challenges in areas such as production models, consumption, sustainability and the environment. This group includes the following lines of research: data science, digitization, software engineering, cloud computing & big data, blended networks, smart cities, communications, innovation ecosystems and filocultura.
Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Big Data + IA; IoT / Sensors; Cybersecurity; Cloud / Edge; Connectivity
Artificial intelligence; innovation; technology; society


LEQUIA is a research group at the UdG engaged in the development of eco-innovative solutions in the field of the environment. The research lines are: 1) water purification and treatment processes, 2) gas treatment and CO2 bioconversion, and 3) digitalization and application of artificial intelligence to the water cycle.
Universitat de Girona (UDG)
Water cycle technologies; Blue economy; Decarbonization; Recycling and valorization; Green Chemistry
Potabilització; depuració; recuperació de nutrients; membranes; anammox; sistemes bioelectroquímics; adsorció; captura i utilització de diòxid de carboni; purificació del biogàs; sistemes de control; sistemes d'ajut a la decisió multi-criteri; intel·ligència artificial; digitalització; sistemes sòcio- naturals; avaluació multi-criteri


MAiMA is a research group at the University of Barcelona that applies the latest technology in isotopic geochemistry and mineralogy and to offer personalized solutions to problems of environmental pollution, authentication of agri-food products and mineral durability studies in civil engineering works.
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
Water cycle technologies; Recycling and valorization; Foodtech; Agritech
Stable isotopes; mineralogy; environmental pollution; civil engineering; food authentication; agricultural and livestock pollution; mining pollution; industrial pollution; mineral durability; food fraud; pollution remediation; decontamination efficiency
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