IIS La Fe

What IIS La Fe does

IIS La Fe (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe) is a non-profit biomedical research foundation registered in the Comunitat Valenciana, Spain on 20 November 2002 (CIF: G97067557). It operates as the translational research arm of Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, co-founded with the University of Valencia, Polytechnic University of Valencia, CSIC, the prior Hospital La Fe research foundation, and the IVI Foundation. Its core functional mandate is to bridge clinical practice and biomedical discovery — running scientific-technological platforms that support clinical trials, precision medicine research, advanced therapy development, and population health analytics. The institute serves clinicians within Hospital La Fe, academic researchers and PhD students, and increasingly external partners through its Biopolo La Fe collaboration space.

The institute's product surface consists of 14 specialized platforms and units, including Epigenomics, Genomics, Pharmacogenetics, Advanced Therapies (cell and gene therapy), Cytomics, Cell Culture, Microscopy, Multiplex Analysis, Analytics, La Fe Biobank, Data Science/Biostatistics/Bioinformatics, Big Data and Digital Health, Experimental Radiology (PREBI), and an Animal Housing Facility, plus UICAB for clinical research management support. Underlying technical components include next-generation sequencing infrastructure, flow cytometry, confocal and electron microscopy, MRI/PET-CT preclinical imaging, and computational biology pipelines with AI/ML capabilities for genomic, retinal imaging, and predictive reproductive medicine applications. The institute holds the HR Excellence in Research seal, UCC+i accreditation (FECYT), and official membership in EATRIS.

IIS La Fe's revenue model is that of a publicly funded research foundation rather than a commercial enterprise. Income is derived primarily from competitive grants (Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad), regional government allocations (Generalitat Valenciana – Conselleria de Sanidad), European Union/European Social Fund financing, private donations (processed via REDSYS payment integration), and emerging industry partnerships facilitated through Biopolo La Fe. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; services are accessed via institutional research collaboration rather than fee-for-service pricing. Customer segments span internal Hospital La Fe clinicians, external academic researchers, doctoral candidates, and a growing set of industry collaborators; no commercial customer logos or revenue concentration data are disclosed.

Name

IIS La Fe

Legal name

Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe de la Comunidad Valenciana

Website

https://iislafe.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IIS La Fe is a Spanish non-profit biomedical research institute based in Valencia, operating 14 scientific-technological platforms (genomics, advanced therapies, biobank, digital health) to deliver translational research and clinical trial support for Hospital La Fe clinicians, academic researchers, and industry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biomedical Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sample Logistics, Biorepository & IVD Kit Management (Trial Support) (HLAGAEAI), Teleradiology Platforms & Reading Workflow (HLACALAK)

Keywords

• Biomedical research services
• Translational medicine
• Clinical research support
• Genomics and epigenomics
• Scientific technological platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IIS La Fe is a non-profit biomedical research institute that delivers translational medicine by operating scientific-technological platforms and research support services. It provides specialized laboratory units covering genomics, epigenomics, pharmacogenetics, cytomics, cell culture, microscopy, advanced therapies, multiplex analysis, analytical chemistry, an experimental radiology unit, a biobank, big data and digital health, bioinformatics, and clinical research management (UICAB) for healthcare professionals, academic researchers, PhD students, and partner institutions.

Product overview

IIS La Fe operates as a comprehensive biomedical research institute offering a multi-platform service portfolio centered around scientific and technological platforms. The core offering consists of specialized laboratory units providing advanced research services including epigenomics, genomics, pharmacogenetics, advanced therapies, cytomics, cell culture, microscopy, multiplex analysis, and analytical chemistry. The institute's technological infrastructure includes dedicated units for data science and bioinformatics with AI capabilities, a Big Data and Digital Health platform, and an Experimental Radiology Unit (PREBI). Additional services include the La Fe Biobank for biological sample management, UICAB for clinical research support, and an Animal Housing Facility for preclinical research. The Scientific and Technological Services Catalogue serves as the central access point for these offerings, while Biopolo La Fe and the Collaborative Innovation Program provide partnership frameworks for external collaboration. The portfolio is designed to support the full spectrum of biomedical research from basic science to clinical translation, with integrated AI/ML capabilities for data analysis, predictive modeling, and computer vision applications in diagnostics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Epigenomics Unit Specialized laboratory unit providing epigenetics research services including DNA methylation analysis, histone modification studies, and epigenetic biomarker discovery for biomedical research.
• Genomic Unit Comprehensive genomics services including DNA/RNA sequencing, gene expression analysis, and genomic characterization for disease research and precision medicine applications.
• Pharmacogenetics Unit Pharmacogenetic analysis services studying genetic variation affecting drug response, supporting personalized medicine and therapeutic optimization.
• Advanced Therapies Unit Cell and gene therapy development services including stem cell research, gene therapy vectors, and advanced therapeutic approaches for clinical applications.
• Cytomics Unit Cell analysis services using flow cytometry and related technologies for cellular characterization, biomarker detection, and immunological studies.
• Cell Culture Unit In vitro cell culture services providing controlled cell growth environments for research, including primary cell cultures, cell line maintenance, and specialized culture techniques.
• Microscopy Unit Advanced imaging services including light microscopy, confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy for cellular and tissue visualization.
• Multiplex Analysis Unit High-throughput multiplexed assay services enabling simultaneous detection of multiple analytes for biomarker discovery and diagnostic development.
• Analytics Unit Analytical chemistry services including biochemical analysis, metabolite quantification, and biomarker measurement for research applications.
• La Fe Biobank Biological sample repository providing standardized collection, processing, storage, and distribution of human biological samples for biomedical research.
• Data Science, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Unit Computational biology and statistical analysis services including AI/ML-based data analysis, bioinformatics pipeline development, and quantitative research support.
• Big Data and Digital Health Platform Digital health research infrastructure combining large-scale health data analytics with AI-driven diagnostic and prognostic tools for healthcare innovation.
• Experimental Radiology Unit (PREBI) Experimental imaging services including MRI, PET-CT, and other advanced imaging modalities for preclinical and translational research applications.
• UICAB (Clinical Research Management Support) Administrative and operational support services for clinical research management including protocol development, regulatory affairs, and project coordination.
• Animal Housing Facility Standard-compliant animal research facilities providing housing, breeding, and experimental support services for preclinical biomedical research.
• Scientific and Technological Services Catalogue Centralized portfolio of all research services and capabilities offered by IIS La Fe, providing access to specialized platforms, units, and expertise for collaborative research.
• Biopolo La Fe Business collaboration space and innovation hub fostering partnerships between researchers, companies, and entrepreneurs in the biomedical and health technology sectors.
• Collaborative Innovation Program Partnership framework facilitating industry and academic collaboration on research projects, technology transfer, and joint innovation initiatives.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability16 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La FecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore institutional partner and host institution. IIS La Fe is the biomedical research arm of the hospital, conducting clinical research and providing research infrastructure for healthcare professionals.
• University of ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing research expertise and doctoral programs. Jointly participates in research projects and talent development.
• Polytechnic University of ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in engineering and technology research. Collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects and technology transfer.
• Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research council partner providing additional scientific expertise and research infrastructure for biomedical collaborations.
• IVI FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation specializing in reproductive medicine research. Contributes expertise and research capacity in assisted reproduction and reproductive health.
• Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Universitario La Fe de la Comunidad ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-existing research foundation that merged to form IIS La Fe, contributing institutional memory and established research programs.
• EATRIS (European Research Infrastructure for Translational Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial member of European research infrastructure for translational medicine, enabling participation in international research networks and access to shared resources.
• Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (FECYT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment foundation providing accreditation for scientific culture and innovation activities. IIS La Fe is an accredited member of the UCC+i network.
• FISABIO (Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional research foundation collaborating on joint scientific events and research activities in the Valencia region.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Institut Pasteur: Institut Pasteur is a major French biomedical research foundation with comparable multi-platform model (genomics, cell biology, public health) and similar non-profit foundation structure, serving as a broader European benchmark.
• EATRIS (European Research Infrastructure for Translational Medicine): EATRIS is the pan-European translational medicine infrastructure of which IIS La Fe is a member; operates at broader geographic scope and sets governance/standards for members.
• Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC): MDC is a large German Helmholtz-affiliated molecular medicine research centre with overlapping genomics, systems biology, and translational platforms — competes for European translational grants and industry partnerships.
• Karolinska Institutet: Karolinska is a large Swedish biomedical research university with extensive genomics, advanced therapies, and translational platforms — competes for European translational research projects and EATRIS visibility.
• CIBER (Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red): CIBER is a Spanish Carlos III-funded network of cooperative research groups spanning multiple disease areas; competes with IIS La Fe for national biomedical R&D funding and principal investigators.

Direct peers

• Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS): IDIBAPS is the biomedical research institute of Hospital Clínic Barcelona, with comparable IIS accreditation, broad platform portfolio, and clinical-translational orientation; competes for the same EATRIS/Carlos III funding.
• FISABIO: FISABIO is the regional biomedical research foundation of the Comunitat Valenciana, already a partner of IIS La Fe, sharing funding sources, regional scope, and translational research mandate — making it a directly comparable peer.
• Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO): CNIO is a Spanish national cancer research centre with overlapping genomics, advanced therapies, and translational research capabilities, sharing the same Carlos III and competitive EU funding pool as IIS La Fe.
• Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR): VHIR is a Barcelona-based biomedical research institute linked to Hospital Vall d'Hebron, with a comparable multi-platform structure (genomics, advanced therapies, biobank) and Spanish Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria accreditation — the closest structural peer to IIS La Fe.
• Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL): IDIBELL is a Catalan biomedical research institute affiliated with Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, operating a similar translational research model with multiple scientific platforms, biobank, and clinical research support — a direct comparator within the Spanish IIS network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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