Eurecat Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya

Technology and business innovation

Eurecat is a technology center with its registered headquarters in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona. It describes itself as a technology partner for companies' innovation challenges. Its work includes research, development and innovation, technology consulting, laboratory services, and professional training, with the goal of improving business competitiveness and sustainability.

Capabilities and scale

According to figures published on its website, Eurecat has more than 600 employees, serves more than 1,900 companies, and operates in Catalonia, Madrid, Málaga, and Latin America. Small and medium-sized businesses make up 60% of its clients. The center reports more than 150 patents and spin-offs and participation in more than 100 H2020 and Horizon Europe projects, coordinating more than 12.

Areas of expertise

Eurecat organizes its work into four areas: Industrial, Digital, Biotechnology, and Sustainability. Capabilities include product innovation and multiphysics simulation; functional printing; metal, ceramic, plastic, and composite materials; robotics and automation; artificial intelligence, big data, and quantum computing; digital health; IT/OT cybersecurity; multimedia technologies; omics sciences; nutrition and health; water, air, and soil; waste and energy; and climate solutions.

Industries served

Eurecat works with digital and experience businesses, retail, finance and insurance, cultural and creative industries, public agencies, information and communications technology, tourism, construction, energy, chemicals and resources, manufacturing, packaging, textiles, mobility—including aerospace, automotive, rail, and logistics—food, sports, and healthcare.

Labs and specialized technologies

Eurecat Labs brings together more than 20 laboratories that help businesses address industrial and innovation challenges. The center highlights technologies including incremental sheet forming, plastronics (electronics integrated into plastic parts), carbon-fiber injection for 3D printing, and ultrasonic manufacturing technologies.

Training and events

Through Eurecat Academy, the center offers advanced technology training. It also organizes and participates in events and conferences, including AI Congress Barcelona and workshops on metal additive manufacturing, tourism, and sustainability.

Location and contact

Registered office: Av. Universitat Autònoma, 23, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès. Main phone: +34 93 594 47 00. Additional phone: +34 932 381 400. Email: info@eurecat.org. Careers: jobs@eurecat.org. Social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and X.