Technological Institute of the Canary Iands - ITC.GobCan

What Technological Institute of the Canary Iands - ITC.GobCan does

Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias, S.A. (ITC.GobCan) is a public research, development, and innovation institute wholly owned by the Gobierno de Canarias and administratively attached to the Consejería de Universidades, Ciencia e Innovación y Cultura. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with operational facilities on Tenerife and Gran Canaria, it is the regional government's designated R&D+i vehicle addressing island-specific challenges: water scarcity, energy dependency, environmental fragility, and economic diversification. The institute is organized into nine specialized technical areas: water management and desalination, environmental analysis, blue biotechnology and microalgae cultivation, scientific and technological computing (including GIS and virtual reality), renewable energies, biomedical engineering (including additive-manufactured orthopedic devices), innovation systems, institutional services and metrology, and information society / digital transformation. Its technology stack combines laboratory and field capabilities (drone operations, electronic prototyping, additive manufacturing design) with applied ICT, and it has accumulated 168 publications and an active portfolio of 55 research and innovation projects.

ITC generates revenue primarily through competitive European, national, and regional research grants (Interreg MAC, LIFE program, Horizon Europe), contracted R&D+i services for the Canary Islands Government and other public administrations, and fee-for-service innovation and technology-transfer work for private companies. Disclosed project budgets include MICROCLI-MAC at €1,717,705, MAC Skilling at €2,000,698, and LIFE ELEKTRA at €2,329,944, each co-financed by EU funds. Customer segments span public administrations (primary), private-sector companies in tourism, agroindustry, blue economy, construction, audiovisual, and ICT, research institutions and universities, and international Macaronesia-Africa partner regions (Madeira, Azores, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Côte d'Ivoire, São Tomé and Príncipe). Distribution is conducted through direct service contracts and European project consortia rather than commercial sales channels.

Name

Technological Institute of the Canary Iands - ITC.GobCan

Legal name

Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias, S.A.

Website

https://itccanarias.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC) is a public R&D+i institute owned by the Canary Islands Government, operating across nine technical areas — water, biotechnology, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, computing, and digital transformation — to address island-specific challenges and deliver EU-funded applied research for public administrations and private companies in Macaronesia and West Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Development Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• Applied research services
• Renewable energy systems
• Water treatment technology
• Biomedical device development
• Innovation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Research Funding: Primary revenue from competitive European, national, and regional research grants and project funding through programs such as Interreg MAC, LIFE, and Horizon Europe.
2. Technological Services to Public Administrations: Contracted R&D+i services for regional and local governments, including water analysis, environmental monitoring, telecommunications advisory, and metrology services.
3. Private Sector Services: Fee-for-service technological consulting and R&D services for private companies, including industry-specific innovation projects and technology transfer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ITC is a public R&D+i institute that conducts applied research, technological development, and innovation services across nine specialized areas (water, environmental analysis, biotechnology, scientific computing, renewable energies, biomedical engineering, innovation, metrology, and information society). It provides technology transfer, project coordination, specialized consulting, and contracted R&D services to public administrations and private companies, primarily through European-funded cooperation projects and direct service contracts.

Product overview

The Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC) operates as a multi-disciplinary public R&D+i institute organized into nine research and service areas: Water, Environmental Analysis, Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Computing, Renewable Energies, Biomedical Engineering, Innovation, Institutional Services and Metrology, and Information Society. The institute offers technology transfer services, project development, and specialized consulting across these domains. Key service offerings include drone operations for infrastructure reconnaissance, electronic prototype development, additive manufacturing design, virtual reality and GIS services, and innovation consulting. Major ongoing projects include LIFE ELEKTRA (electrochemical denitrification for water treatment), MICROCLI-MAC (microclimate management for climate adaptation), and MAC Skilling (digital platform for vocational training alignment). The institute also provides specialized services in water treatment, renewable energy systems, biomedical device development, and food production processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEXO: A programme or initiative referenced under the 'NEXO' section of the ITC website.

Products and services

• Drone Operations Flight operations with drones for research and technological infrastructure reconnaissance, available as a contracted service.
• Advanced Design for Additive Manufacturing Advanced design services adapted to additive manufacturing technologies, including for biomedical applications such as custom orthopedic reconstruction devices.
• Electronic Prototype Development Design and implementation of custom electronic prototypes on demand for research and innovation projects.
• Virtual Reality and GIS Services Development of virtual reality applications and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for scientific data management and territorial administration.
• MAC Skilling Digital Platform Digital platform integrating training offerings, employment opportunities, and public administration support programs in strategic professional sectors including tourism, agroindustry, blue economy, construction, audiovisual, and ICT.
• LIFE ELEKTRA Water Treatment Technology Circular economy project applied to nitrate removal in drinking water through electrochemical denitrification technology, hydrogen generation, and waste recovery.
• MICROCLI-MAC Microclimate Management System Technology and intelligent microclimate management for climate change adaptation in the Macaronesia macroregion and African Atlantic countries, including a mobile application integrating weather forecasts with recreational and sports offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 55 active European and regional research projects currently in execution
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EURADAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026European development agencies network. ITC participates in EURADA assemblies and AGORADA events to promote new alliances, improve access to EU funding, and address economic development challenges for regions.
• DEMA - Desarrollo Empresarial y MarketingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Strategic alliance between ITC and DEMA to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystems in Canary Islands and Bizkaia (Basque Country). The framework agreement facilitates knowledge exchange, methodology sharing, joint project development, and connection between entrepreneurship support networks of both territories.
• Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing academic partner through TiDES (Instituto Universitario de Turismo y Desarrollo Economico Sostenible). Collaborates on MICROCLI-MAC climate adaptation project and other research initiatives.
• Universidad de La Laguna (ULL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner collaborating on MICROCLI-MAC, ALSEMAC, and other Interreg MAC projects, bringing expertise in environmental sciences and biodiversity.
• Programa Interreg MAC (Madeira-Azores-Canarias)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean territorial cooperation program 2021-2027 co-financed by ERDF. ITC serves as lead beneficiary or partner on multiple projects including MAC Skilling, MICROCLI-MAC, RESMAC, WACCID, and others spanning innovation, water, energy, and climate adaptation.
• Aguas de Valencia / Global OmniumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading partner in LIFE ELEKTRA project on electrochemical denitrification for water treatment. Water utility company coordinating consortium of 8 partners from Spain, Malta, and Italy with 2.3M EUR budget.
• AREAM (Agencia Regional de Energia e Meio Ambiente - Madeira)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional energy and environment agency from Madeira, Portugal. Consortium partner in MICROCLI-MAC project for climate adaptation and microclimate management in Macaronesia.
• Cluster Canarias Excelencia TecnologicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanary Islands technology excellence cluster. Beneficiary partner in MAC Skilling project contributing to vocational training alignment and digital transformation in strategic sectors.
• Cluster Maritimo de Canarias (CMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanary Islands maritime cluster. Beneficiary partner in MAC Skilling focusing on blue economy skills development and employment competitiveness.
• Fundacion Laboral de la ConstruccionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction sector training foundation. Beneficiary partner in MAC Skilling contributing to construction sector skills alignment and professional training programs.
• Startup MadeiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadeira startup incubator and entrepreneurship support organization. Beneficiary partner in MAC Skilling for entrepreneurship ecosystem development.
• Ministerio de Desarrollo de Pesca y Acuicultura de GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGhanaian government ministry as partner in ACUICONECTA, NATUR-EXT, and INNOVABLUE projects for sustainable aquaculture, marine biodiversity, and blue economy innovation.
• Universidad de GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner from Ghana participating in MICROCLI-MAC project for climate adaptation and smart microclimate management.
• Instituto de Investigaciones Hidrologicas (WRI-CSIR) - GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater research institute from Ghana. Partner in IDIWATER project for water management innovation and smart specialization in water sector.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ITC (Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias) — n/a (anchor): Omitted as this is the subject company itself.

Regional players

• Plataforma Tecnológica del Mar (PLATMAR): Spanish blue-economy and marine-innovation platform linking research and industry in marine biotechnology and ocean resources. Partially comparable for ITC's blue-biotechnology and microalgae programs.

Direct peers

• CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research): Portuguese public research center on marine and environmental sciences with strong blue-biotechnology and aquaculture programs. Comparable for ITC's marine biotech and transatlantic Macaronesia cooperation activities.
• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research): Dutch public applied-research organization covering energy, water, health, ICT and industrial innovation. Comparable in mission and structure as a publicly funded multi-domain R&D provider for government and industry.
• TECNALIA Research & Innovation: Spain's largest private non-profit applied research center, operating across energy, water, biotech, digital and industry. Directly comparable as a Spanish multi-disciplinary R&D center bridging public mission and industry services.
• AINIA Technology Centre: Spanish private non-profit R&D center focused on food, agroindustry and biotechnology. Comparable as a regional Spanish applied-research institute delivering contract research to industry and public entities.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Nordic public R&D center operating across applied sciences including biotech, energy, water and digital systems. Directly comparable as a publicly owned multi-disciplinary institute delivering contract research and innovation services.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's leading applied research organization with institutes covering energy, water, biotech, ICT and more. Comparable as a publicly funded, multi-domain R&D model that bridges research and industry across Europe.
• CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas): Spain's largest public research institution, operating across all scientific and technical domains. Comparable to ITC as a multi-disciplinary public R&D body, but at vastly greater national scale and scope.
• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico e Industrial): Spanish government innovation agency funding and managing R&D projects nationally. Comparable as a public-sector Spanish organization channeling innovation funding and coordinating R&D consortia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ITCCANARIAS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/cognosfera
• Facebookfacebook.com/Instituto-Tecnol%C3%B3gico-de-Canarias-ITCGobCan-225070347507117
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instituto-tecnol-gico-de-canarias
• Instagraminstagram.com/itc.gobcan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Technological Institute of the Canary Iands - ITC.GobCan