NAITEC

Name

NAITEC

Legal name

Fundación I+D Automoción y Mecatrónica

Website

https://naitec.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology R&D and Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Mobility technology research
• Mechatronics testing services
• Materials characterisation laboratory
• Electronic product validation
• R&D technology transfer

Headquarters

HQ city

Pamplona

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Technology Transfer Services: Direct R&D+i transfer projects for companies, technological consulting, and testing services. NAITEC generated EUR 6 million in turnover in 2023.
2. Competitive R&D Projects: R&D projects developed through competitive calls for proposals, funded by government programmes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NAITEC is a technology centre that delivers R&D+i transfer, laboratory testing, and consulting services to companies across mobility and mechatronics. Core offerings include ENAC-accredited materials testing, electronic product validation (EMC, electrical safety, environmental), components and mechanical systems testing (structural, NVH, environmental), and computational simulation services. The centre also operates specialised facilities such as the unique 329 road simulator for suspension development and develops proprietary technologies such as the MACSI IoT learning platform and autonomous drone landing systems.

Product overview

NAITEC Centro Tecnológico is a technology center based in Navarra, Spain, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technological services and applied R&D+i solutions. The core offerings include: Materials Testing Laboratory Services (ENAC-accredited for metallic, polymeric materials, coatings, biofuels), Electronic Product Testing and Validation (EMC, electrical safety, environmental testing for CE marking), Components and Mechanical Systems Testing (structural, NVH, environmental), and Computational Simulation (fluid mechanics, structural, thermodynamics, multiphysics). Supporting these services is I+D+i Applied research in areas including new materials, sustainable manufacturing, electronics/edge computing, AI and data analytics, simulation, and validation engineering. NAITEC also operates specialized facilities including the 329 Road Simulator (unique in Spain for suspension development), Functional Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, Composite Materials Laboratory, and Nanotechnology Laboratories. The center organizes the annual Smart Green Mobility forum and has developed proprietary technologies such as the MACSI Continuous Learning Platform for IoT and autonomous drone landing systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technological Services (Servicios Tecnológicos) Integrated testing, validation, and consulting services including materials testing and characterisation, components and mechanical systems testing (structural, NVH, environmental), electronic product testing and validation (EMC, electrical safety), and computational simulation (fluid mechanics, structural, thermodynamics, multiphysics) for industrial clients seeking regulatory compliance and product quality assurance.
• Applied R&D+i (I+D+i Aplicada) Custom R&D+i transfer services to optimise products and processes, including applied research in new materials, sustainable manufacturing, electronics/edge computing, AI and data analytics, simulation and advanced engineering, and validation engineering. Targeted at industrial companies seeking tailored technology solutions.
• Materials Testing Laboratory Services ENAC-accredited testing services for metallic materials, polymeric materials, composites, coatings, and biofuels/fuels/oils, including chemical characterisation, physical tests, thermal analysis, failure analysis, and corrosion tests. Also certified by the Volkswagen Group for automotive-specific material tests.
• Electronic Product Testing and Validation ENAC-accredited testing services for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electrical Safety, and Environmental Tests required for CE marking certification of industrial and consumer electronics products.
• Components and Mechanical Systems Testing Complete solutions for characterisation and durability tests including structural tests (multi-axial, dynamometric), NVH testing (noise, vibration, harshness), and environmental tests for components and mechanical systems in industrial applications.
• Computational Simulation Services Simulation and modelling services covering fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, multiphysics, multibody systems, and numerical methodology for product and process development in industrial settings.
• Railway Sector Technology Services Technology services catalogue specifically designed for the railway sector, covering materials testing, electronic testing, and simulation services adapted to railway industry requirements.
• 329 Road Simulator Testing Facility Vehicle testing facility applying six degrees of freedom per wheel to accurately reproduce stresses during use for suspension system development. Unique facility in Spain, operated in collaboration with Applus+ IDIADA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 628 technical reports and 25 structural validation projects for companies in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IDIADA (Applus+ IDIADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since July 2015 for the exploitation of the 329 road simulator located at NAITEC's facilities. The simulator allows six degrees of freedom testing for each wheel, accurately reproducing vehicle stresses. Unique facility in Spain for suspension system development.
• Gobierno de NavarracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner and co-organiser of the Smart Green Mobility annual event. Main financial supporter through strategic projects funding.
• Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration and knowledge transfer with the public university of Navarre.
• Ayuntamiento de PamplonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with the municipal government of Pamplona for innovation and industry initiatives.
• MUBILcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility centre partner for sustainable mobility initiatives in Navarre.
• Centro de Estudios y Experimentación de Obras Públicas (CEDEX)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with the public research centre for public works experimentation.
• CYCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany collaboration agreement for technology services.
• Factual ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany collaboration agreement for consulting services.
• Kunak TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany collaboration agreement for technology development.
• FEDITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of technology centres for innovation network collaboration.
• SERNAUTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive components suppliers association for industry collaboration.
• ACAN (Automotive Cluster Association of Navarre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive cluster association supporting the Smart Green Mobility event and regional automotive ecosystem.
• CCAM (Connected, Cooperative and Autonomous Mobility)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean technology platform for connected and autonomous mobility research.
• European Technology Platform ALICEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean technology platform for logistics and supply chain innovation.
• Move to FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation and mobility future initiatives collaboration.
• ENAC (Entidad Nacional de Acreditación)coreOthersNational accreditation body providing ENAC accreditation for NAITEC's testing laboratories.
• AENORminorOthersSpanish Association for Standardization and Certification providing ISO certifications.
• ADItechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology centre association member and patronato member.
• AccionaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - infrastructure and renewable energy company.
• AntolínminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - automotive interior components manufacturer.
• DanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - vehicle powertrain and sealing solutions provider.
• Estella MedioambienteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - environmental services company.
• GM Global SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member.
• IngeteamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - power electronics and automation company.
• Integralia MovilidadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - mobility solutions company.
• KYBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - automotive components manufacturer.
• ViscofanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - casing and packaging manufacturer.
• Volkswagen NavarracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronato member - major automotive manufacturer in the region.
• IRIS Navarra (Digital Innovation Pole)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital innovation pole providing AI and technology solutions to companies, with NAITEC as a member.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• ITENE (Instituto Tecnológico del Embalaje, Transporte y Logística): ITENE is a Valencia-based Spanish technology centre providing applied R&D and testing services to industry, with similar public-private governance and FEDIT-network membership to NAITEC. Comparable in scale and operating model, although its end-markets (packaging, logistics) differ.
• Eurecat: Eurecat is Catalonia's leading technology centre, providing R&D, testing and digital innovation services to industry across mobility, manufacturing and AI. Comparable to NAITEC in the Spanish technology-centre model and FEDIT-network membership, but operating in a different regional cluster with overlapping service offerings.
• AINIA: AINIA is a Spanish food-and-materials technology centre operating with the same non-profit foundation and patronato model as NAITEC, and is a co-member of the FEDIT network. Comparable as a peer institution in structure and partial overlap in materials and sustainability testing, though it serves a different primary vertical.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: SGS is the world's largest TIC company, offering materials testing, product certification and laboratory services across automotive, industrial and consumer-electronics segments. It is comparable to NAITEC as a broad incumbent testing provider competing for the same accredited test volume.
• Tecnalia Research & Innovation: Tecnalia is the largest applied-research centre in Spain with strong capabilities in mobility, manufacturing and electronics — directly overlapping with NAITEC's six research areas. As a broad incumbent, it competes for the same regional and European R&D funding pool and offers enterprise testing/validation at materially larger scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC major providing materials testing, product certification and industrial asset inspection. Comparable as a broad accredited-testing incumbent that competes for the same enterprise testing and certification spend, particularly for customers operating internationally.
• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Fraunhofer is Europe's largest applied-research organisation, with institutes focused on manufacturing, materials, ICT and transportation. While not a direct lab-services competitor to NAITEC, it is comparable as a publicly funded R&D and testing model and competes for EU framework-programme funding.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection and certification (TIC) incumbent with accredited laboratories for EMC, electrical safety, materials and mobility testing. It competes for the same accredited, regulatory-driven testing work NAITEC performs, especially with automotive and industrial OEMs active in Spain.

Direct peers

• Applus+ IDIADA: Applus+ IDIADA is the leading Spain- and Europe-based provider of automotive design, engineering, testing and homologation services, including road-simulator and proving-ground operations. It is the most direct peer — and existing strategic partner — to NAITEC, competing for the same mobility-OEM testing wallet and jointly operating the 329 road simulator.
• CTAG (Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia): CTAG is a Spanish non-profit automotive technology centre offering testing, validation and R&D services to vehicle OEMs and Tier-1s. It mirrors NAITEC's regional technology-centre model, public-private governance and service mix (materials, electronics, NVH, validation), making it the closest parallel inside Spain's network of automotive labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Naitec_CT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naitec-ct

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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