Fundació Pinnae

A foundation rooted in the Penedès region

Fundació Pinnae is a private nonprofit based in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona. Since 2013, it says it has worked to improve the lives of vulnerable people, promote economic activity and cooperation, support workforce inclusion, and preserve culture, the environment, and heritage.

Areas of work

The foundation organizes its work around several areas:

• Cultural programming: Exhibitions, concerts, comedy series, and events at Espai Cultural Fòrum Berger.
• Personal development: Competitions and educational programs, including the Concurs de Joves Intèrprets de Piano de Catalunya, Cicle Gaudí, Premis TREC, Premis E-connect, and the Concurs de Microrelats.
• Creating opportunities: Support for projects such as Impulsa, BEQS, Fira ÈXIT, and Catalunya Summit.
• Social action and volunteering: The Impuls pel Territori grant program, a network of facilities, and contributions to social organizations.
• Environment and sustainability: Biosphere certification and the Un Mediterrani Viu project.
• Research.
• Care services: Residència Inglada Via, Centre de dia Jaume Nicolás, and Inglada Via housing.
• Institutional activities and partnerships: Support for the Montserrat International Organ Festival, Obrim Vilafranca, Festival VilaPensa, FIRART, and the Vilafranca del Penedès Festa Major.

Programs and opportunities

The foundation lists the Beques d'Excel·lència i Qualitat Social, a scholarship program supporting young people in the region who are pursuing university studies. Applications are listed as open through October 5, 2026.

Community projects and environmental work

Pinnae also shares news about its projects and collaborations, including ethnobotanical surveys in Baix Penedès and a pilot project using donkeys to control giant reed.

Contact and events

Address: 56–58 Parellada Street, 3rd floor, unit 1, 08720 Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain. The foundation has accounts on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Spotify, and sells tickets to its events through TopTicket.