What FUNDECYT-PCTEX does

FUNDECYT-PCTEX (Fundación Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Extremadura) is a publicly-promoted non-profit foundation founded on January 1, 2013 through the merger of FUNDECYT (1995) and PCTEx (2008), and is governed by a 14-member Board of Trustees representing its two founding entities, the Regional Government of Extremadura (Junta de Extremadura) and the University of Extremadura (UEx). The foundation manages the Science and Technology Park of Extremadura across five buildings totaling over 20,000 m² on the university campuses of Badajoz and Cáceres, housing 60+ innovative companies including anchor tenants INDRA Software Labs, VIEWNEXT (IBM subsidiary), Worldline Iberia, and Gamma Solutions, alongside research infrastructure such as the CIIAE Iberian Centre for Energy Storage Research.

Its core operations span three integrated functions: (1) physical infrastructure provision (laboratories, offices, coworking, incubators including the RITEX network specialised in IATEX for Bioeconomy/Circular Economy, IRIA for Immersive Realities, and ITACA for Connected Agroindustry); (2) innovation services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and research centres, including R&D project management, technology transfer, internationalisation, and intellectual property support; and (3) regional policy and EU funding intermediation, operating as the RIS3 Smart Specialisation Technical Office, the OPE-SECTI European Projects Office, and the Enterprise Europe Network node for Extremadura. The foundation serves SMEs, startups, research centres, and public administrations primarily within Extremadura, with international reach through consortium participation in Horizon Europe and INTERREG projects.

Revenue is derived from public funding, institutional budgets from the Regional Government and University of Extremadura, and competitive project grants, with no commercial pricing for services or disclosed revenue figures. Distribution operates through direct engagement at park facilities, structured incubator programs, event-driven consortium building (drawing 200+ participants per major event), and digital self-service platforms including the CAPACYT training platform and the EEN Extremadura portal. The foundation holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is a member of APTE, IASP, ERRIN, EURADA, EURAXESS, and ANCES, providing access to broader European and international innovation networks.

Name

FUNDECYT-PCTEX

Legal name

Fundación FUNDECYT - Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Extremadura

Website

https://fundecyt-pctex.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FUNDECYT-PCTEX is a publicly-promoted non-profit foundation managing Extremadura's Science and Technology Park across 20,000+ m² in Badajoz and Cáceres, serving SMEs, startups, research centres, and public administrations with physical infrastructure, innovation services, and EU funding intermediation including the RIS3 Technical Office and Enterprise Europe Network node.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science and Technology Park Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

Keywords

• Science and technology park management
• Research and innovation support
• European project management
• Technology transfer services
• Technology business incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Badajoz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding and institutional support: As a non-profit foundation within the Public Sector of Extremadura, promoted by the Regional Government of Extremadura and the University of Extremadura, FUNDECYT-PCTEX operates primarily through public funding, institutional budgets, and competitive project grants.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FUNDECYT-PCTEX is a non-profit public foundation that manages the Science and Technology Park of Extremadura — operating 5 buildings totalling over 20,000 m² of laboratories, offices, coworking and incubator space in Badajoz and Cáceres. It provides advanced innovation, R&D, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship support services to businesses, research centres, and public administrations, and serves as the regional Enterprise Europe Network node, the RIS3 Extremadura Technical Office, and the coordinator of the European Projects Office (OPE-SECTI) for participation in EU funding programmes.

Product overview

FUNDECYT-PCTEX is a non-profit foundation managing the Science and Technology Park of Extremadura across five buildings totaling over 20,000 m² in Badajoz and Cáceres. The organisation provides advanced services to businesses, entrepreneurs, and research centres, operating a regional network of specialised technological incubators (RITEX) including IATEX (Bioeconomy and Circular Economy), IRIA (Immersive Realities), and ITACA (Connected Agroindustry). Core services include European project management through OPE-SECTI, Enterprise Europe Network support, innovation management, technology transfer, and training via the CAPACYT platform. The park infrastructure houses over 60 innovative companies alongside research centres including CIIAE (Energy Storage Research).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCTEx: Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Extremadura - The science and technology park component of FUNDECYT-PCTEX operating in Badajoz and Cáceres
• CEINNTEC
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Extremadura
• RIS3 Extremadura
• OPE-SECTI
• CAPACYT
• Extremadura Tech Talent

Products and services

• PCTEx Building (Badajoz) 6,000 m² innovation centre housing the foundation's management team and serving as the main incubator for innovative companies; includes 8 fully equipped laboratories, meeting rooms, and a data processing centre.
• PCTEx Building (Cáceres) 6,000 m² innovation centre housing VIEWNEXT/CENITs Centre (IBM subsidiary), Worldline Iberia, Gamma Solutions, and other technology companies.
• CEINNTEC Building 3,000 m² facility dedicated to ICT sector companies; houses the regional headquarters of INDRA Software Labs and the Extremadura Open Future initiative.
• PCTEx2 Building Over 3,000 m² of space including two meeting rooms, a business hub, and laboratory spaces, acquired in December 2017 to expand the park.
• Tajo Building Incubator Renovated building in Cáceres hosting innovative companies and coworking space for 12 business initiatives with a shared work and event area called the Ágora.
• RIS3 Extremadura 2027 Smart Specialisation Strategy for Research and Innovation 2021-2027, managed by FUNDECYT-PCTEX as the Technical Office designated by the Regional Government of Extremadura.
• OPE-SECTI (European Projects Office) Office of European Projects providing support for participation in European funding programs and international R&D&I initiatives for the Extremadura Science, Technology and Innovation System (SECTI).
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Services Services for SMEs including access to financing, partner search, innovation support, internationalisation, sustainability, and digitalisation, delivered as the EEN node for Extremadura.
• CAPACYT - Extremadura Technological Training Platform Online platform for technological training and skills development, providing access to training plans and courses for companies, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
• Extremadura Tech Talent Talent supply and demand management platform connecting businesses with skilled professionals (including the EURES TMS service).
• Extremadura Open Innovation Open innovation platform facilitating collaboration between companies and innovation ecosystems.
• Technological Incubator Network (RITEX) Network of technological incubators strategically distributed across Extremadura offering specialised sectoral approaches for technology-based entrepreneurship (IATEX, IRIA, ITACA).
• High-Tech Incubator for Bioeconomy and Circular Economy (IATEX) Incubator in Mérida providing essential support for creation of new technology-based companies and acceleration of business projects in bioeconomy and circular economy.
• IRIA - Immersive Realities Incubator Incubator in Almendralejo for entrepreneurs and SMEs working on innovation in Industry 4.0, VR, AR, MR, and XR technologies.
• ITACA - Advanced Technologies Incubator for Connected Agroindustry Incubator boosting business projects focused on digital transformation of the agro-industrial sector with focus on AGROTIC 4.0.
• CIIAE - Centro Ibérico de Investigación en Almacenamiento Energético Iberian Centre for Energy Storage Research located in Cáceres, part of the science and technology park campus.
• Services for Businesses Advanced services including access to technology, innovation management, connection to scientific offer, partner search, intellectual property, and R&D internationalisation for companies.
• Services for Entrepreneurs Project feasibility analysis, business plan mentoring, access to incubators and accelerators, and support programmes for initial investment.
• Services for Research Centres Support for SECTI centres including knowledge transfer, promotion of research capabilities, training in technology transfer, and connection with companies.
• Scientific Culture and Technological Training Open science and technology activities, access to knowledge, training programmes, and APTE FORMA digital training platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 participants in RIVCircular consortium building event from multiple European regions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX serves as the EEN node for Extremadura. EEN is the largest network supporting SMEs with international ambitions, funded by the European Commission. The partnership provides services including access to financing, partner search, innovation, internationalization, sustainability, and digitalization support for regional SMEs.
• Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain (APTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX is a member of APTE, the national association connecting science and technology parks across Spain.
• International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX is a member of IASP, the global association of science parks and innovation districts.
• European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX participates in ERRIN, a network of European regions working on research and innovation policy.
• EURADA (European Association of Development Agencies)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in EURADA, connecting European development agencies for shared learning and cooperation.
• EURAXESSmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in EURAXESS network supporting researcher mobility and career development across Europe.
• ANCES (Association of Spanish Business Incubators)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX collaborates with ANCES for EIBT (Innovative Science and Technology Based Companies) seal certification.
• RITEX (Red de Incubadoras Tecnológicas de Extremadura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX manages the RITEX network of technological incubators across Extremadura, including IATEX (Bioeconomy and Circular Economy), IRIA (Immersive Realities), and ITACA (Connected Agroindustry).
• PIDi Network (Red de Puntos de Información sobre I+D+i)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUNDECYT-PCTEX is a node in the PIDi network providing information on R&D&I funding opportunities.
• OPE-SECTI (Oficina de Proyectos Europeos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Projects Office coordinated for the SECTI (Science, Technology and Innovation System) of Extremadura, providing support for Horizonte Europa participation.
• Regional Government of Extremadura (Junta de Extremadura)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the two founding entities of FUNDECYT-PCTEX (along with University of Extremadura). Provides institutional support and designates FUNDECYT-PCTEX as the technical body for RIS3 and other regional innovation initiatives.
• University of Extremadura (UEx)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the two founding entities of FUNDECYT-PCTEX (along with Regional Government). The science park is physically located on UEx campuses in Badajoz and Cáceres.
• RIVCircular Consortium PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIVCircular is a Horizon Europe project with 8 European territories (Madrid, Extremadura, Greece, Hauts-de-France, Vienna, Innlandet, Košice, Kyiv) promoting circular economy through interregional cooperation. Total budget €20.86M with €10.43M in financing.
• TID4AGRO Project PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTID4AGRO project on advanced digital technologies for the EUROACE agri-food sector, with 12 partners from Spain (Extremadura) and Portugal. Budget €3.88M, financing €2.91M.
• Up2Circ Project PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUp2Circ project supporting circular economy transition for European SMEs. 7 partners from 7 countries. Budget €5M.
• CDTI (Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOST office of CDTI in Brussels collaborates with FUNDECYT-PCTEX on the Europa+Cerca itinerary, providing guidance on Horizonte Europa opportunities.
• Extremadura Office in BrusselsmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional office in Brussels collaborates with FUNDECYT-PCTEX on European project support activities including the Europa+Cerca itinerary.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CARTIF Technology Centre: Spanish private non-profit applied research centre in Valladolid; comparable as a regional R&D intermediary executing European projects and providing innovation services to companies.
• Tecnalia Research & Innovation: Largest Spanish applied research and technology centre; broader in scope than FUNDECYT-PCTEX but operates in the same R&D intermediation and technology transfer space with significant EU project activity.

Direct peers

• Parque Científico de la Universidad de Salamanca: University of Salamanca's science park foundation offering incubation, technology transfer, and R&D support; closely comparable to FUNDECYT-PCTEX as a university-anchored regional innovation intermediary.
• Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB): Science park of the University of Barcelona; directly comparable to FUNDECYT-PCTEX as a university-anchored science park offering incubation, laboratories, and technology transfer services to Spanish tenants.
• Parque Científico de Madrid (FPCM): Madrid science park foundation operating university-anchored facilities for R&D companies; comparable business model of foundation-driven science park management with public university sponsorship.
• Parque Tecnológico de Asturias (PT Asturias): Asturias-based science park providing land, buildings, and services for technology companies; comparable as a Spanish regional science park operator with similar public-sector stakeholder model.
• Parque Científico-Tecnológico de Almería (PITA): Regional science park in Andalusia operating as a public-private foundation providing incubation and innovation services; highly comparable to FUNDECYT-PCTEX in mission, scale, and Spanish regional innovation ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Tecnoincubadora Hatching (BIC Galicia): Galicia-based business and innovation centre providing incubation and acceleration services; comparable as a Spanish regional innovation support organisation with EU funding ties.

Others

• EU|BIC (European Business and Innovation Centre Network): Pan-European network of business and innovation centres of which many Spanish regional innovation actors are members; relevant peer ecosystem given FUNDECYT-PCTEX's incubator role and EU focus.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation): Global association of science parks of which FUNDECYT-PCTEX is a member; provides peer ecosystem and benchmarking reference for science park operations globally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FUNDECYTPCTEx
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• Instagraminstagram.com/fundecyt_pctex

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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