Partners, Members & Sponsors

Eurecat is the main Research & Technology Organisation in Catalonia and the second largest private research organization in southern Europe. It brings together the experience of more than 705 professionals who generate an annual turnover of 55,8 million euros and provides services to more than 2,000 companies. Applied R&D, technological services, highly specialized training, technological consultancy or valorisation and exploitation of industrial property are some of the services that Eurecat offers for both large and small and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors. The technology centre participates in more than 200 large national and international consortium projects of high strategic R&I and has 181 patents and 9 spin-offs. The added value provided by Eurecat accelerates innovation, reduces spending on scientific and technological infrastructures, reduces risks and provides specialized knowledge tailored to each company. It has eleven centres in Catalonia (Spain) and one in Chile (Latam). Eurecat R&D, innovation and training activities range from Industrial Technologies (metallic, plastronics, manufacturing processes, autonomous and collaborative robotics, functional printing and fabrics, chemical technologies) to Digital Technologies (Applied Artificial Intelligence, Big Data&Data Science, digital Health, audiovisual technologies, quantum computing, IT&OT Security), Biotech (omic science and nutrition & health) and Sustainability (water, soil, air, waste, energy, environmental impact, climate change). Additionally, Eurecat is recognized by the European Commission as a KETs (Key Enabling Technologies) Technology Centre so it can partner with SMEs on close-to-market research and innovation activities.

EOI was founded on July 12, 1955 as a result of the agreement reached between the Ministries of Education and Industry, thus becoming the first business school in Spain and one of the first in Europe. In these more than 60 years we have contributed decisively to the modernization of the Spanish economy and industry and we have been the protagonists of some important milestones in the training of managers in Spain. This journey through the history of the country can be consulted in the book "EOI, 50 years of the avant-garde" and in the trilogy "The Great Journey" ( Energy, Tourism and Industry) that we published on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the School.

Digital Couture is helping to merge the language barriers between design and science communication with a new online Master's course launching soon in partnership with Alemira and SIT.

Estrella Damm is a lager beer brewed in Barcelona, Spain. It has existed since 1876, when August Küntzmann Damm founded his brewery in Barcelona, and is the flagship beer of S.A. Damm, a prominent brewery in the city. The brand is the oldest in Spain and the name Estrella means "star" in both Catalan and Spanish.

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce is a public law corporation whose purpose is the representation, promotion and defense of the general interests of Spanish companies. In addition, it represents and coordinates the territorial Chambers of Commerce.

Connected DMV is an initiatives-based, charitable 501(c)(3) organization that works with regional organizations across Greater Washington to help drive ongoing improvements to social, digital, and physical infrastructure. Connected DMV focuses on initiatives that span local jurisdictions and require public-private-academia-community collaboration to best achieve the dual objectives of enduring economic health and social equity.

Checkerspot (Alameda, CA & Salt Lake City, UT) designs performance materials and ingredients at a molecular level. Checkerspot’s vertically integrated WING™ Platform optimizes microalgae to biomanufacture unique oils that are turned into new materials that demonstrate improved performance properties in targeted hardgoods, textiles, personal care, and food applications and products. Checkerspot's first commercialized materials are next generation polyurethanes and textile finishes designed to improve the performance of consumer products. The company is currently commercializing performance composites engineered into skis and sold through its brand WNDR® Alpine, as well as algal oil formulated into miDori® BioWick and sold in partnership with Beyond Surface Technologies. Checkerspot's mission is to expand the palette of molecular building blocks for high performance and sustainable materials for better products. For more information, visit https://checkerspot.com/

Chalmers Industriteknik offers academic expertise as consultants within the areas of Energy, Materials, Digitalisation, Design and Circular Economy. We are making tomorrow ready for the future. We have nearly 100 employees, half of whom are PhDs, and our annual revenue is about 110 million. Golaleh Ebrahimpur has been CEO since 2016.

Established in 2010 within the National University of Singapore, the Graphene Research Centre (GRC) was created for the conception, characterization, theoretical modeling, and development of transformative technologies based on two-dimensional crystals, such as graphene. In 2014, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore has awarded NUS with a S$ 50 M grant over the next 10 years in order to support the operational costs of CA2DM’s labs and micro and nano-fabrication facility and the exploration, synthesis, and development of new devices based on two-dimensional (2D) materials of which graphene is the most famous.

China Innovation Alliance of the Graphene Industry (CGIA) was established on 13th of July, 2013 with the support of the Chinese Government bodies including Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission, National Natural Science Foundation of China and other government institutions; and with the valued guidance of China Industry University Research Collaboration Association, and China Association of Technology Entrepreneurs. CGIA is one of the largest associations in China which focus on commercialization of the graphene technologies and market promotion.

The Bio Market Insights news site delivers original content and business intelligence to professionals within the bioeconomy, and has a weekly newsletter with over 15,000 subscribers. Visit the link to subscribe to the weekly newsletter.

The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology is a leading institution of multidisciplinary research encompassing seven Catalan research centres of excellence. By fostering collaboration among members of its diverse scientific community, BIST plays a leading role in pushing the frontiers of science while becoming a global reference for training outstanding research talent.

Barcelona Global is a private, independent and non-profit association composed by 214 of the city's leading companies, research centres, entrepreneurs, business schools, universities and cultural institutions, and more than 860 professionals aiming to make Barcelona one of the world's best cities for talent, and economic activity.

Barcelona City Council is organised according to its own legislation, the Municipal Charter, which establishes two different levels: political, which defines the strategy for the city, and executive, which is responsible for implementing specific policies in order to achieve defined goals.

AREVO works with product makers to develop and manufacture new products with ultrastrong, lightweight continuous carbon fiber. Product development with carbon fiber has historically been expensive, due to required autoclave steps to achieve part strength and the need for hard tooling with long lead times, limiting product iteration and customization. AREVO eliminates these barriers and works with product makers to design carbon fiber products for mass customization and scale.

The city of L'Hospitalet has 12.49 square kilometers, is located on the coastal plain and belongs to the Catalan region of Barcelonès, between the municipalities of Barcelona, ​​Esplugues, Cornellà and El Prat, on the left bank of the river Llobregat.

AIS CHANNEL is the leading online platform for surgical learning, sharing and discussion. AIS CHANNEL is the meeting point to improve outcomes in surgery by providing access to healthcare professionals to high quality and personalized training and education. AIS CHANNEL is our disruptive initiative that offers universal free access to high quality and avant-garde surgery training content, performed by the best elite international surgeons, with the aim of creating a unique training experience for surgeons, healthcare professionals and students around the world

4YFN (Four Years From Now) is the leading startup business platform convening tech innovators, leaders and disruptors to accelerate change for societal impact. It will hold its 8th edition in MWC Barcelona at the heart of the world's largest mobile industry exhibition, 28 February - 3 March 2022. The event will convene the best digital startups around the globe that are making a positive impact on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, enabling startups, investors and large corporations to propel the digital ecosystem and launch new business ventures together.

The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at University of Manchester was created to bridge the gap between cutting edge University-based research into graphene materials and industry. Working with UK-based business and global partners, the Centre creates, tests and optimises new product concepts for delivery to market, along with defining the processes required for scale up and supply chain integration.