TECNIO is the accreditation granted by the Catalan Government through ACCIÓ to identify and give visibility to the technology transfer agents within Catalonia’s R&D&I system that possess differential technological capabilities and the ability to transfer them. The aim is to strengthen the business fabric and enhance the international appeal of Catalonia’s innovation ecosystem.
Networks and alliances
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is supported by a group of trustees and sponsors who contribute to its funding and development. These organizations are committed to chemical research and excellence in science.
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Centres de Recerca de Catalunya (CERCA)
CERCA is a group of research centers of excellence based in Catalonia with the mission to ensure the proper development of centres; to promote synergies and strategic cooperation; to improve the positioning, visibility and impact of research and to facilitate dialogue with the different public and private actors.
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Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST)
BIST is a leading institution of multidisciplinary research encompassing seven Catalan research centres of excellence. By fostering collaboration among its members, BIST plays a leading role in pushing the frontiers of science while becoming a global reference for training outstanding research talent.
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SOMM Excellence Alliance
SOMMa is an alliance of Spain’s top research centers, the ‘Severo Ochoa’ and ‘María de Maeztu’ institutes, promoting collaboration and excellence. It boosts Spanish research visibility, fosters interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, and supports science policy and talent attraction. SOMMa also engages stakeholders through outreach and builds partnerships to advance innovation. Together, it amplifies the impact of Spanish science globally.
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BioRegion
The BioRegion of Catalonia is one of the most vibrant life sciences and health innovation ecosystems in Europe. It is made up of companies, research bodies and centers, hospitals, universities, administrations and support bodies that work in this strategic sector in Catalonia. Biocat is the organisation that dynamizes and promotes the cluster.
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ChemMed
Link to webpageChemMed is an industrial, logistics, academic and science cluster in Tarragona. It’s the fusion of the largest chemical hub in southern Europe with all the key players in the area: industry, the port, knowledge, government and our ecosystem, together creating an ideal location for investment. -
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SusChem: European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry
SusChem-Spain is the Sustainable Chemistry Technology and Innovation Platform, a public-private partnership led by industry and involving all stakeholders in the science, technology, and innovation system. It promotes collaborative activities and the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field of sustainable chemistry.
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