i2CAT Research Centre

Digital technology research and innovation

i2CAT is a research and innovation center for advanced digital technologies, based in Barcelona. Operating since 2003, it describes itself as an active part of Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem, transferring knowledge to public agencies, private businesses, the research community, and the public.

Research areas

• Smart networks and 5G/6G services
• Artificial intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Space communications
• Immersive and interactive multimedia technologies
• Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain
• Social impact and technologies for the digital society

Areas of application

• Digital government
• Digital health
• Industry 5.0
• Mobility
• Sustainability
• Space
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Media

Projects and funding

The center combines research and innovation with public-sector collaboration and partnerships with private companies. It reports receiving more than €10 million from the European Commission’s Horizon Europe program (2021–2027) and participating in the UNICO R&D 6G program, funded by Spain’s Ministry for Digital Transformation. i2CAT is part of the CERCA research network and holds TECNIO certification.

Organization and location

Based in Barcelona, i2CAT opened a new office at Pier01 in the city in 2026. Its governing body is a Board of Trustees.

Contact

Phone: 93 553 25 10. Email: fundacio@i2cat.net. Website: www.i2cat.net. Social media: X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.