Fundacion Ascamm Centre Tecnologic

What Fundacion Ascamm Centre Tecnologic does

Eurecat Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, operating as Eurecat, is a Catalonia-headquartered applied technology center that delivers research, development, and innovation (R+D+I) services to enterprises. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Cerdanyola del Vallès near Barcelona, the organization employs more than 600 professionals and serves a client base of over 600 companies, of which approximately 60% are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Clients are organized across five sector clusters: Digital & Experience Industries, Green Cities & Industries, Manufacturing, Mobility, and Wellness Industries, spanning industries such as ICT, finance, tourism, construction, energy, packaging, textiles, aeronautics, automotive, rail and logistics, food, sport, and health.

The organization's technology base spans four knowledge areas—Industrial, Digital, Biotechnology, and Sustainability—with capabilities including applied artificial intelligence, big data and data science, quantum computing, digital health, IT and OT security, omics sciences, advanced materials, robotics and automation, and additive manufacturing. Eurecat operates more than 20 specialized laboratories under the Eurecat Labs brand and maintains a network of specialized centers of excellence including 3DML (3D Manufacturing Lab), CIDAI (Centre for AI), Battech (battery technology), the Centre de Resiliència Climàtica, the Advanced Manufacturing CoE, and the Reimagine Textile center. Its intellectual property portfolio comprises 150 patents, and it has produced 16 spin-offs. Differential manufacturing technologies include Incremental Sheet Forming, Plastrònica, CFIP carbon fiber injection for 3D printing, and Ultrasonic Manufacturing Technologies.

Revenue is generated through four service lines: R+D+I project engagements, technological consulting, laboratory services (Eurecat Labs), and professional training (Eurecat Academy). The organization co-funds and coordinates 100 European research projects under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe, supplementing commercial revenue with grant-based funding. Distribution is primarily direct to enterprise clients, supported by a strategic partnership with ACCIÓ, the Catalan business development agency that channels Catalan firms toward Eurecat's capabilities. Operational offices are maintained in Madrid and Málaga, and the organization has expanded its geographic reach to Latin America through Eurecat Latam.

Name

Fundacion Ascamm Centre Tecnologic

Legal name

Eurecat Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya

Website

https://ascamm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Eurecat Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya is a Catalonia-headquartered applied technology center employing 600+ professionals to deliver R+D+I services, technological consulting, laboratory testing, and professional training to over 600 client companies across Catalonia, Spain, and Latin America, with 60% of clients being SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology R&D and Innovation Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Industrial R&D services
• Technology consulting
• Specialized laboratory testing
• Professional training programs
• Applied artificial intelligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Cerdanyola del Vallès

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. R+D+I Project Services: Research, development, and innovation project services for companies, from initial concept through industrialization
2. Technological Consulting: Expert consulting services to help companies solve technological challenges and improve competitiveness
3. Laboratory Services (Labs): Access to more than 20 specialized laboratories for technological testing and development
4. Professional Training (Eurecat Academy): Advanced technological professional training programs and courses

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eurecat Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya is a multi-technological center that provides R+D+I project services, technological consulting, specialized laboratory services through more than 20 labs, and professional training to companies. It supports clients across Digital, Industrial, Sustainability, and Biotechnology knowledge areas, from initial concept through industrialization, serving as a one-stop innovation partner for SMEs and enterprise clients.

Product overview

Eurecat Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya is a comprehensive technology center organized as a platform of specialized services spanning four major knowledge areas: Digital (including Applied AI, Big Data, Quantum Computing, Digital Health, IT&OT Security, and Multimedia Technologies), Industrial (covering Product Innovation, Functional Printing, Metallic/Ceramic Materials, Plastics/Composites, Manufacturing Processes, Robotics and Automation, Chemical Technology, and Functional Textiles), Sustainability (including Air/Water/Soil solutions, Waste/Energy/Environmental Impact, and Climate Solutions), and Biotechnology (Omics Sciences and Nutrition/Health). The center operates through a network of over 20 specialized laboratories (Eurecat Labs), professional training programs (Eurecat Academy), and multiple centers of excellence (3DML, CIDAI, Battech, and others). Differential technologies include Incremental Sheet Forming, CFIP carbon fiber 3D printing, Ultrasonic Manufacturing, and Plastronic electronics integration. Core services include R+D+I project support, technological consulting, laboratory services, and professional training—providing end-to-end coverage from initial concept through industrialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eurecat Labs: Technology labs serving companies with complex industrial or innovation challenges
• Eurecat Academy
• Eurecat Latam

Products and services

• R+D+I Project Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of clients are SMEs, demonstrating accessibility to smaller companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACCIÓcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ACCIÓ (Catalan Business Development Agency) to support companies with technological innovation challenges. ACCIÓ connects companies with Eurecat's capabilities and infrastructure.
• 3DML (3D Manufacturing Lab)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence center focused on 3D manufacturing and additive technologies, part of Eurecat's innovation ecosystem
• Battech Battery HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence center for battery technology and energy storage, addressing the energy transition challenge
• CIDAI (Centre d'IA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence center for Artificial Intelligence, promoting AI adoption in industry and society
• Centre de Resiliència Climàtica (CRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence center for Climate Resilience addressing climate change challenges
• CoE Innovació TurísticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter of Excellence for Tourism Innovation focusing on transformation of the tourism sector
• Plastic Processing Pilot PlantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot plant for plastic processing technologies and materials innovation
• Advanced Manufacturing CoEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing technologies and processes
• Reimagine TextilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence center for textile industry transformation and sustainable textile technologies
• Centre de Ciències ÒmiquescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Ómics Sciences focusing on genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics research
• Centre d'excel·lència en gestió de l'aiguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellence center for water management and sustainability
• Unmanned Systems Industrial Robotic Platform (USIRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial platform for unmanned systems and robotic automation
• Unitat Conjunta de Recerca (JRU) de Fabricació Digital de MetallscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Research Unit for Digital Metal Manufacturing
• Xarxa H2 CatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHydrogen network in Catalonia promoting hydrogen technologies and energy transition
• Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya (CEEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Catalan Energy Efficient Cluster for circular economy in energy sector, organizing joint webinars and events
• STRUERSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of jornadas on additive manufacturing and metal fabrication technologies

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research): Dutch applied research organization with multi-disciplinary units serving industry and government. Highly comparable in model (independent research organization offering R&D, consulting, and lab services) and European policy positioning.
• SINTEF: One of Europe's largest independent research organizations, headquartered in Norway, with deep capabilities in materials, energy, oceans, digital, and industrial systems. Comparable in applied R&D services, lab infrastructure, and EU project participation.
• ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute): Taiwan's leading applied R&D organization with deep industrial, materials, AI, and electronics capabilities and a strong spin-off track record. Useful international benchmark for Eurecat's spin-off and IP commercialization engine.
• Fraunhofer Society: Germany's flagship applied research organization with 75+ institutes and tens of thousands of staff, offering R&D services across virtually every industrial vertical. The European gold-standard benchmark for a multi-disciplinary applied research platform of Eurecat's archetype.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's national applied research center serving industry with R&D in digital, industrial, energy, and biotech. Comparable in mandate (national applied research with industry clients), lab depth, and Horizon Europe participation.

Direct peers

• Tecnalia Research & Innovation: Largest private applied research center in Spain, headquartered in the Basque Country, with multi-disciplinary capabilities across industry, digital, energy, and health—directly comparable to Eurecat in mission, scale (~1,500+ staff), lab infrastructure, and Horizon Europe participation.
• AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: Austria's largest non-university research organization with infrastructure-focused R&D across energy, mobility, digital, and industrial themes. Closely comparable in mission, lab infrastructure depth, and B2B R+D+I service model.
• IKERLAN: Basque Country technology center specializing in mechatronics, embedded systems, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Comparable as a Spanish centro tecnológico providing lab-based R+D+I services to industry, with a more focused (but related) technical scope.
• CSEM (Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique): Swiss applied research center focused on microtechnology, systems integration, digital, and industrial innovation. Comparable in scale, lab-based R&D services for industry, and European framework program participation.

Regional players

• CTAG (Centre Technològic de l'Automoció de Galícia): Spanish automotive-focused technology center offering R&D, testing, and lab services to mobility OEMs and suppliers. Comparable as a Spanish regional centro tecnológico but narrower in vertical scope (mobility only) versus Eurecat's broader multi-disciplinary platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Eurecatorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eurecat
• Instagraminstagram.com/eurecat_org
• TikToktiktok.com/@eurecat_org
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