Eurecat

What Eurecat does

Eurecat (Fundació Eurecat) is a non-profit technology center headquartered in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain, founded in 2014 through the merger of multiple Catalan technology centers. The organization delivers applied R&D+I services, technological consulting, laboratory testing across more than 20 specialized facilities (Eurecat Labs), and professional training (Eurecat Academy) to over 600 client companies, of which approximately 60% are SMEs. Its service portfolio spans four knowledge areas — Industrial, Digital, Sustainability, and Biotechnology — addressing verticals including manufacturing, food, health, energy, mobility, tourism, and design-based industries.

The center's technical infrastructure includes differentiated assets such as the Plastronics Pilot Plant (described as unique to Southern Europe for integrated electronics on plastics), the QuantIA Lab quantum emulation infrastructure (described as unique in Catalonia), advanced manufacturing technologies including Incremental Sheet Forming, CFIP carbon fiber 3D printing, and ultrasonic manufacturing, plus 20+ specialized laboratories. AI capabilities span generative AI, computer vision, autonomous robotic agents, multimodal Physical AI, predictive analytics through digital twins, and process automation. Eurecat leads the GRAIL initiative, the first European foundation model for industrial robotics, backed by more than €40M from the European Commission, and operates the Communications and Media sectoral node of the AI Factory at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.

Eurecat operates a project-based professional services revenue model, funding R&D+I through European programs (Horizon Europe, H2020), national CDTI funding, and direct corporate contracts. The organization coordinates more than 100 H2020/Horizon Europe projects, participates in 150, and has developed 150 spin-offs and patents. It operates 14 office locations across Catalonia, Madrid, Málaga, and Chile (Eurecat Latam), and coordinates multiple innovation ecosystems including Battech, CIDAI, the Climate Resilience Centre, Advanced Manufacturing CoE, CoE Tourism Innovation, Reimagine Textile, and the Chips Alliance under the European Chips Act.

Name

Eurecat

Legal name

FUNDACIÓ EURECAT

Website

https://eurecat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eurecat is a non-profit Catalan technology center providing applied R&D+I services, laboratory testing across 20+ labs, and professional training to over 600 companies, primarily SMEs, across manufacturing, health, energy, mobility, and food sectors in Spain and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Industrial R&D and Innovation Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Workplace & Collaboration Integration (BPAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

ESG, Sustainability Reporting & Compliance (BPAEAPAM), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

Keywords

• Applied research services
• Technology consulting
• Advanced manufacturing
• Industrial innovation
• Professional technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. R+D+I Project Services: Applied research and development projects for companies, funded through EU programs (Horizon Europe, H2020), national CDTI funding, and direct company contracts. Eurecat coordinates over 100 H2020/HE projects.
2. Technological Consulting: Customized technology consulting services for companies seeking innovation solutions, process improvement, and digital transformation.
3. Laboratory Services (Eurecat Labs): Over 20 laboratories providing testing, prototyping, and validation services for industrial challenges across multiple technology domains.
4. Professional Training (Eurecat Academy): Advanced technological training programs including master's degrees, postgraduate courses, workshops, and vocational training for industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eurecat is a multi-technological applied research and innovation center that delivers customized R&D+I projects, technological consulting, access to more than 20 specialized laboratories, and professional training programs to industrial companies—primarily SMEs and large enterprises across manufacturing, mobility, food, health, energy, and tourism sectors. It integrates Digital, Industrial, Sustainability, and Biotechnology capabilities with proprietary differential technologies (such as Plastronics, Incremental Sheet Forming, CFIP 3D printing, and QuantIA quantum emulation) to help clients address innovation challenges and access EU and national R&D funding.

Product overview

Eurecat is a technology center in Catalonia operating as a multi-technological service platform rather than a single unified product. The core offering consists of R&D+I services, technology consulting, professional training (via Eurecat Academy), and access to over 20 specialized laboratories (Eurecat Labs). Key technological capabilities include advanced manufacturing technologies (Incremental Sheet Forming, CFIP, Ultrasonic Manufacturing, Plastronics), AI and data science solutions, quantum computing (QuantIA Lab), robotics and automation, biotechnology, and sustainability services. The portfolio includes numerous innovation ecosystems (Battech, CIDAI, 3DML, CoE Tourism, Climate Resilience Center, Advanced Manufacturing CoE, Reimagine Textile) and research infrastructures (Plastronics Pilot Plant, Inspira Lab). These offerings serve diverse industrial sectors including manufacturing, mobility, wellness, digital industries, and green industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eurecat Academy: Professional training division offering advanced technology education programs
• Eurecat Labs
• QuantIA Lab
• Inspira Lab

Products and services

• R&D+I Project Services Custom applied research, development, and innovation projects delivered to companies across manufacturing, mobility, food, health, energy, and tourism sectors, funded through direct contracts or EU/national R&D programs such as Horizon Europe, H2020, and CDTI.
• Technological Consulting Customized technology consulting services for companies seeking innovation solutions, process improvement, and digital transformation support across industrial sectors.
• Eurecat Labs Network of more than 20 laboratories providing testing, prototyping, and validation services for industrial challenges across materials testing, robotics, digital health, and advanced manufacturing technology domains.
• Eurecat Academy Professional advanced technology training division offering master's degrees, postgraduate programs, workshops, vocational training, and subsidized training programs for industry professionals and recent graduates.
• QuantIA Lab Quantum emulation and optimization infrastructure unique in Catalonia, providing companies with specialized equipment access for quantum technology and AI research and development projects.
• Plastronics Pilot Plant Deeptech pilot plant unique to Southern Europe, providing SMEs and industrial clients with the infrastructure to develop and scale integrated electronics on plastic materials.
• Incremental Sheet Forming Proprietary advanced manufacturing technology for forming metal sheets incrementally without dedicated dies, enabling rapid prototyping and small-batch production.
• CFIP - Carbon Fiber Injection for 3D Printing Proprietary technology for injecting carbon fibers into 3D-printed parts, enhancing mechanical properties for structural applications in additive manufacturing.
• Ultrasonic Manufacturing Technologies Proprietary advanced manufacturing technologies using ultrasonics for joining, cutting, and processing materials with precision and reduced thermal impact.
• Inspira Lab Innovation and research laboratory offering collaborative solution development for business challenges requiring advanced technology experimentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of emerging contaminants (PFAS) by over 80% while cutting treatment costs by 30% and greenhouse gas emissions by 15%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIMPLAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Technology center partner in IMPLICIT research project funded by CDTI and European Regional Development Fund. AIMPLAS participates with Eurecat and other technology centers (Tecnalia, Leartiker) to develop multimodal recycling strategies for composite materials manufacturing waste.
• TecnaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Technology center partner in IMPLICIT research project for recycling auxiliary composite manufacturing waste into high-value products.
• LeartikercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2024Technology center partner in IMPLICIT research project for composite materials recycling strategies.
• Solteco, Birziplastik, Faperin, Industrias AlegrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour companies part of IMPLICIT consortium transforming vacuum bags, release films, and absorbent fabrics from composite manufacturing into recycled raw materials for automotive, technical textiles, and urban furniture sectors.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in IMPLICIT project providing real aerospace manufacturing waste for the recycling research project.
• LIFE CASCADEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project in Italy's textile industry hub of Como, achieving at least 80% removal of PFAS and microplastics from industrial wastewater through multimodal approach.
• Barcelona Supercomputing Center-Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurecat leads the Communications and Media sectoral node of the AI Factory of BSC-CNS, as part of the initiative promoted by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge.
• Doole HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop Rehabilify advanced telerehabilitation platform enabling patients to continue treatments from home while maintaining contact with medical teams.
• Centre for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCDTI General Director visited Eurecat facilities with industrial companies to explore strategic technologies for European technological autonomy and industrial competitiveness.
• MetalogeniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCase study success partner developing digital twins for improving efficiency in excavators for mining industry.
• Noel AlimentariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccess case partner in food industry innovation projects showcased during CDTI visit.
• Fundació MaresmecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Congress on Intellectual Disability in the AI Era, with Eurecat collaborating on technological solutions for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Ajuntament de MatarócoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Congress on Intellectual Disability in the AI Era, as part of Mataró's celebration as Spanish Capital of Social Economy 2026.
• Barcelona ActivacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture (UTE) with Suara Cooperativa to drive innovation and entrepreneurship lines for the care economy pole promoted by Barcelona City Council.
• SEA4VALUEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project developing multi-mineral modular process to recover raw materials from brine produced by seawater desalination.
• Chips AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative to strengthen Catalonia's position in semiconductor network under European Chips Act, involving research institutes, technology centers, and startups.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tecnalia: Spanish applied research and technology center with a multi-technological scope similar to Eurecat. Co-partner with Eurecat in the IMPLICIT composite-recycling project and operates under a comparable Spanish technology-center model funded by EU and industrial contracts.
• CSEM (Centre Suisse d'Électronique et de Microtechnique): Swiss applied research center offering R&D, micro/nanotech, digital and industrial innovation services to enterprises. Comparable to Eurecat in its lab-services model, SME focus, and EU-funded project participation.
• AIMPLAS: Spanish technology center focused on plastics, composites and advanced materials. Active co-partner with Eurecat in the IMPLICIT CDTI/EU-funded project and directly comparable as a peer applied-research center serving Spanish industrial clients.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's largest applied research organization with 80+ institutes covering digital, industrial, life sciences and sustainability. Functions as the analogous German model to Eurecat's Spanish technology-center role and competes for EU research leadership and industrial R&D contracts.
• CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives): France's largest public research organization operating across digital, energy, health and industrial tech via CEA Tech. Competes with Eurecat for European applied-research funding and serves industrial clients with deep-tech platforms.
• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research): Dutch applied research organization with multidisciplinary units covering industry, digital, energy and health. Mirrors Eurecat's model of public-private applied R&D, lab services, and consortium-based EU funding.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's flagship applied research center serving industry with digital, industrial, energy and biotech capabilities. Closely comparable to Eurecat in mission (industry-driven applied R&D), funding mix (government + competitive grants + contracts) and scale.
• IMEC: Belgium-based world-leading R&D hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies with co-development partnerships with global industrial firms. Overlaps with Eurecat's Plastronics and functional-printing efforts and competes for European semiconductor and Chips Alliance funding.
• ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute): Taiwan's large applied research institute providing R&D and incubation in ICT, materials, biotech and sustainability. Analogous in mission (industry-driven deep-tech transfer) to Eurecat's multitechnology platform.
• Catapult (UK Research and Innovation Catapult Network): Network of UK innovation and R&D centers translating research into industry. Catapults' model of publicly funded applied R&D centers serving SMEs and large enterprises parallels Eurecat's technology-center approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@eurecat_org

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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