CITA-alzhéimer

What CITA-alzhéimer does

CITA-alzhéimer (Fundación CITA-alzhéimer Fundazioa) is a Spanish non-profit research foundation headquartered in Donostia-San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, founded in 2011 around the Gipuzkoa Alzheimer Project. It is dedicated to the research, prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, operating three interconnected program lines: Clínica Memoria, a specialized memory clinic offering neurological examinations, neuropsychological evaluations, and advanced imaging diagnostics (3Tesla MRI, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, PET metabolism, and PET-amyloid imaging); ExerCita, a paper- and online-based cognitive stimulation program for adults over 60, delivered through individual exercise books and neuropsychologist-led group sessions in Spanish and Basque; and CITA GO-ON, a large-scale multi-domain lifestyle intervention study launched in 2016, targeting adults aged 60-85, adapted from the FINGER methodology developed at Sweden's Karolinska Institute. The foundation also runs Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials as a site for pharmaceutical sponsors and contributes peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Its business model blends clinical-fee revenue from Clínica Memoria (reinvested entirely into research), direct sales of ExerCita materials at €28.5 per single tome and €44.5 for the two-tome bundle, individual donations at preset amounts of €15, €20, and €30, and institutional funding from foundations such as Fundación hna and pharmaceutical sponsors of clinical trials. Customers span individual patients and their families, healthy adults seeking cognitive maintenance, municipalities implementing community cognitive programs (Ayuntamiento de Deba, Ayuntamiento de Beasain), and international research partners (Karolinska Institute, Alzheimer's Association, Basque Culinary Center, Biodonostia, UPV/EHU, Achucarro, UPNA). As a non-profit, the entity reinvests operating surplus into research activities, and revenue or ARR figures are not publicly disclosed. The foundation operates within the Basque Country primarily, with research collaborations extending across Spain and internationally.

Name

CITA-alzhéimer

Legal name

FUNDACION CITA ALZHEIMER / ALZHEIMER FUNDAZIOA

Website

https://cita-alzheimer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CITA-alzhéimer is a Spanish non-profit research foundation in Donostia-San Sebastián dedicated to Alzheimer's prevention, early diagnosis, and cognitive stimulation. It operates the Clínica Memoria diagnostic clinic, the ExerCita cognitive program for adults over 60, and the CITA GO-ON multi-domain prevention study.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alzheimer's Disease Research and Treatment Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Cognitive Stimulation & Reminiscence Therapy (Non-Clinical) (HSABAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care Management & Behavioral Support (HLADALAF), Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Alzheimer's disease research
• Memory clinic services
• Cognitive stimulation programs
• Dementia prevention research
• Early neurological diagnosis

Headquarters

HQ city

Donostia-san Sebastián

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services (Clínica Memoria): Revenue generated from diagnostic and treatment services at Clínica Memoria, which is reinvested entirely into Alzheimer's research.
2. ExerCita Program Sales: Sale of cognitive stimulation exercise books (ExerCita) to individuals and municipalities. Single tome costs 28.5€ (23€ + 5.5€ shipping), two tomos cost 44.5€ (39€ + 5.5€ shipping).
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals supporting Alzheimer's research. Donation options of 15€, 20€, 30€ available through the website.
4. Research Grants and Sponsorships: Funding from organizations such as Fundación hna (sponsored by the National Brotherhood of Architects, Technical Architects, and Chemists) for research projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Fundación CITA-alzhéimer Fundazioa is a non-profit research foundation that operates a specialized memory clinic (Clínica Memoria) for early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias using advanced imaging (3T MRI, PET, cerebrospinal fluid analysis). It also runs the ExerCita cognitive stimulation program (paper-based exercise books with online group sessions for adults over 60) and the CITA GO-ON large-scale dementia prevention study adapted from the Karolinska FINGER methodology, alongside Phase 2/3 clinical trials for pharmaceutical partners.

Product overview

CITA-alzhéimer (Fundación CITA-alzhéimer Fundazioa) is a non-profit research foundation dedicated to Alzheimer's disease research and care. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected services: Clínica Memoria provides specialized early diagnosis and treatment for memory disorders; ExerCita offers cognitive stimulation through exercise books and online group sessions; and CITA GO-ON is a multi-modal lifestyle intervention research program for dementia prevention. The foundation also conducts Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and produces scientific publications contributing to global Alzheimer's research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CITA GO-ON: A large-scale multi-domain intervention study launched in 2016, investigating the prevention of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's through healthy lifestyle habits and cardiovascular risk control, targeting adults aged 60–85.
• ExerCita
• Clínica Memoria

Products and services

• Clínica Memoria A specialized memory clinic offering comprehensive early diagnosis and treatment for individuals with memory problems and other cognitive symptoms. Services include neurological consultations, neuropsychological evaluations, 3Tesla MRI imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and PET scans (metabolism and amyloid). Revenue generated is reinvested into Alzheimer's research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early treatment interventions (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological) are more effective the earlier they are implemented
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Instituto KarolinskacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Collaboration with the Karolinska Institute of Sweden, whose researchers demonstrated with the FINGER study that dementia prevention is achievable. CITA GO-ON adapts the FINGER methodology to the Basque context.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the American Alzheimer's Association as part of the CITA GO-ON project to advance dementia prevention research globally.
• Basque Culinary CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating institution in the CITA GO-ON study, contributing expertise in nutrition and healthy eating habits for dementia prevention.
• Biodonostia (Instituto de investigación sanitaria)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth research institute collaborating in the CITA GO-ON study, providing clinical research infrastructure and expertise.
• Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of the Basque Country collaborating in research projects and clinical studies.
• Instituto de Neurociencias AchucarromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeuroscience institute contributing to research collaboration within the CITA GO-ON project and other scientific initiatives.
• Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic University of Navarre collaborating in research projects and clinical studies.
• Ayuntamiento de BeasainmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeasain municipality partnered with CITA-alzhéimer to implement the ExerCita cognitive stimulation program and was the site of the successful pilot study. Program ran 2022-2023.
• Ayuntamiento de DebamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeba municipality partnered with CITA-alzhéimer to implement the ExerCita cognitive stimulation program. Program editions run from 2020-2025 (1st edition 2020-2021, 2nd 2021-2022, 3rd 2022-2023, 4th 2025).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Fundación CIEN: Spanish foundation focused on neurodegenerative disease research, including Alzheimer's, with clinical-research infrastructure and cohort studies. Comparable as a Spanish non-profit research foundation in the same disease space.
• Fundación Pasqual Maragall: Barcelona-based non-profit foundation dedicated to Alzheimer's research, prevention, and clinical support. Highly comparable model combining scientific research, clinical services, and public awareness — making it the closest Spanish analog to CITA-alzhéimer.
• Fundació ACE Alzheimer Center Barcelona: Specialized memory clinic and research foundation offering diagnostic, treatment, and cognitive stimulation services for Alzheimer's patients. Operates a hybrid clinical-research model similar to CITA's Clínica Memoria and ExerCita programs.
• Matía Fundazioa: Basque-based foundation providing elderly care, cognitive support, and applied aging research. Geographically co-located with CITA-alzhéimer in the Basque Country and operating overlapping services for seniors with cognitive concerns.

Broad incumbents

• CIBERNED: National Spanish network for neurodegenerative disease research coordinating multiple institutions and studies. Larger, broader entity operating in the same research domain but with a wider portfolio beyond Alzheimer's alone.
• Alzheimer's Research UK: UK-based charity funding dementia research, awareness, and policy. A larger, established incumbent in the same disease research and advocacy space as CITA-alzhéimer.
• Alzheimer's Association: Largest global non-profit dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Already a formal research partner of CITA-alzhéimer via CITA GO-ON, operating a much broader and well-capitalized portfolio.

Others

• Karolinska Institutet: Swedish medical university whose FINGER study underpins CITA-alzhéimer's CITA GO-ON program. Not a commercial peer but a research collaboration partner shaping the foundation's core prevention methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8l0PemF32ZaMQL0Co81i3w
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacionCITAalzheimer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacion-cita-alzheimer
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacioncitaalzheimer
• Xx.com/citaalzheimer

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