INS Miquel Biada

What INS Miquel Biada does

INS Miquel Biada is a public secondary education institution located in Mataró, Catalonia (Spain), tracing its origins to the 1886 Escola d'Arts i Oficis. Since September 2022, it has operated under the Generalitat de Catalunya's Department of Education, having transferred from municipal ownership. The institution serves approximately 300 students across a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning compulsory secondary education (ESO), post-compulsory Baccalaureate (Batxillerat), and an extensive vocational training stack including PFI (training and insertion programs), IFE (specific pathways for students with special educational needs), CFGB (basic vocational cycles), CFGM (intermediate cycles), CFGS (upper cycles), and a 600-hour Master's-level specialization course in Additive Manufacturing. Programs cover eight CFGS specializations across industrial automation, administration, building, mechatronics, laboratory analysis, pharmaceutical manufacturing, mechanical production, and automotive sectors.

The institution operates from a ~3,200 m² campus in the Cerdanyola neighborhood of Mataró with 32 professional staff supported by standard educational technology platforms (iEduc@, Moodle, Google Classroom, Google Workspace, ATRI) and administrative tools (qBID for work placement tracking, Looker Studio for satisfaction surveys). Core operational technology is commodity SaaS with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities. The institution maintains a dual training model with industry partners and operates a Borsa de Treball (job board) connecting students with regional employers plus an Erasmus+ international mobility program.

The revenue model is fundamentally public-sector: primary funding flows from the Generalitat de Catalunya with supplementary student material fees (€25–€520 annually depending on program and level) and minor insurance contributions. Pricing for higher vocational cycles is partly set by public tariffs (€360 public price for CFGS plus material fees). Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Generalitat's pre-inscripció platform and the institution's own Academic Office with appointment-based enrollment. Customer segments span students/families (60% of engagement) and the regional government as primary payer, with the institution transitioning to become an exclusively vocational training center from the 2026-27 academic year.

Name

INS Miquel Biada

Legal name

Institut Miquel Biada

Website

https://biada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

INS Miquel Biada is a public secondary education institution in Mataró, Spain, operating under the Generalitat de Catalunya since 2022, serving ~300 students across ESO, Baccalaureate, and extensive vocational training programs (CFGB, CFGM, CFGS, plus specializations) with 32 staff and a 3,200 m² campus, transitioning to become an exclusively vocational training center in 2026-27.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mataró

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary funding from the Generalitat de Catalunya Department of Education as a public secondary education center. Additional revenue from student fees and material contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INS Miquel Biada is a public secondary education center offering compulsory secondary education (ESO), Baccalaureate (Batxillerat), and a wide range of vocational training programs (PFI, IFE, CFGB, CFGM, CFGS) across multiple professional families including Automotive, Administration, Building, Electricity, Mechanics, and Chemistry. The institution also offers a 600-hour Master's-level specialization in Additive Manufacturing and supports international mobility through Erasmus+ programs.

Product overview

INS Miquel Biada is a public secondary education center offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs spanning compulsory secondary education (ESO), Baccalaureate (Batxillerat), and a wide range of vocational training cycles (PFI, IFE, CFGB, CFGM, CFGS) across multiple professional families including Automotive, Administration, Building, Electricity, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Nautical studies. The center also offers a 600-hour Master's-level FP specialization in Additive Manufacturing (3D printing). On the digital side, the center provides students, teachers, and partner companies with access to platforms including iEduc@ (academic management), Google Classroom and Moodle (learning management), ATRI (labor administration), and a Job Board service. All these offerings are supported by a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 and co-funded by the European Union.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ESO (Educació Secundària Obligatòria) Compulsory secondary education spanning four academic years for students aged 12-16, including personalized attention, cooperative learning, STEM projects, Erasmus exchanges, and a Reader Plan. The program prepares students for further studies or vocational training.
• Batxillerat Post-obligatory two-year secondary education available in Sciences and Technology or Humanities and Social Sciences modalities, preparing students aged 16-18 for university or the labor market. Includes research projects and international programs.
• PFI (Programes de Formació i Inserció) One-year vocational training and insertion programs for 16-21-year-olds who have not completed ESO, offering pathways into intermediate vocational cycles and the labor market. Includes 200 hours of company internship.
• IFE (Itineraris Formatius Específics) Four-year specific vocational pathways for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, focused on personal autonomy and transition to adult and working life.
• CFGB (Cicles Formatius de Grau Bàsic) Basic vocational cycles lasting two academic years, leading to both an ESO graduation certificate and a basic technician qualification. Currently offered in Building Reform and Maintenance.
• CFGM (Cicles Formatius de Grau Mitjà) Intermediate vocational cycles of 2,000 hours across multiple professional families including Vehicle Maintenance, Bodywork, Electromechanics, Administrative Management, Interior Works, Electrical Installations, Laboratory Operations, and Machining.
• CFGS (Cicles Formatius de Grau Superior) Upper-intermediate vocational cycles of 2,000 hours across eight specializations: Industrial Automation and Robotics, Administration and Finance, Building Projects, Industrial Mechatronics, Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing, Mechanical Production Programming, and Automotive.
• Màster FP - Curs d'Especialització en Fabricació Additiva 600-hour specialization course in additive manufacturing (3D printing), designed for graduates of related vocational cycles, with company placements included.
• Assessorament i Reconeixement (VPL Assessment & Recognition) Validation of prior learning service that assesses and recognizes professional competencies acquired through work experience, helping adults obtain formal qualifications.
• Borsa de Treball (Job Board) Work placement and job matching service connecting current students and graduates with partner companies for internships and employment opportunities.
• Programa de Mobilitat Internacional (Erasmus+) International mobility program offering students and teachers Erasmus+ grants for internships, exchanges, and professional development placements abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001 quality certification maintained since 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TecnoCampus Mataró-MaresmecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Collaboration on advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing training. Joint teacher training program for the new Specialization Course in Additive Manufacturing. Connection between vocational training, universities, and local industry.
• Institut Escola del Treball de BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Innova FP projects including rare earth recovery from mobile phones and aromatic solidary laboratory. Academic coordination for innovation projects.
• Fundació Tres TuronsminorOthersSocial entity supplying aromatic plants for practical exercises in the aromatic solidary laboratory project.
• AUTO AULET S.L.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSME collaborating in the 'Diagnosi Challenge' innovation project for automotive diagnostics training with real vehicle cases.
• Ajuntament de MatarócoreOthersLocal government providing funding for school services including library opening to the community. Previously managed the school as a municipal center until 2022.
• Generalitat de Catalunya - Departament d'EducaciócoreOthersCurrent governing body since September 2022 when the center transferred from municipal to public network. Provides public funding and educational oversight.
• WecolorsminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• BlueSunminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• GilbominorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• Testo Be SureminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• MaclaminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• aqd Industrial ProductminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• BeiersdorfminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• HartmannminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• SiegfriedminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• CRODAminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• KnaufminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• Placo Saint-GobainminorOthersCompany partner listed in alliances and collaborations section.
• Fundació del MaresmeminorOthersFoundation partner supporting Maresme region educational initiatives.
• Salesians St. JordiminorOthersEducational institution partner in the local community.
• QualicatEduminorOthersQuality education network providing E+300 excellence certification.
• Port&MataróminorOthersPort of Mataró collaboration for nautical training programs.
• UOC - Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaminorOthersOpen University of Catalonia partnership for continued education pathways.
• UPF - Universitat Pompeu FabraminorOthersUniversity partnership for academic pathways and collaboration.
• UPC - Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaminorOthersTechnical university partnership for engineering and technical training pathways.
• VIU - Universitat de ValènciaminorOthersInternational University of Valencia partnership for education pathways.
• UAX - Universidad Alfonso X el SabiominorOthersPrivate university partnership for academic pathways.
• UNIR - Universidad Internacional de la RiojaminorOthersInternational university partnership for online education pathways.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme: Mataró-based university and FP foundation partnering with INS Miquel Biada on additive manufacturing and teacher training; serves overlapping local students with comparable industrial FP programs and similar public funding profile.
• Salesians Sant Jordi (Salesians St. Jordi): Catalan Salesian network offering secondary and vocational training (CFGM/CFGS) in mechanical, electrical, and automotive specialities directly overlapping with INS Miquel Biada's departments.
• Institut Poblenou: Barcelona public secondary and vocational training institution offering CFGM and CFGS cycles overlapping with industrial and administrative families; directly comparable in funding model and program mix.
• La Salle Bonanova: Barcelona private educational institution offering ESO, Batxillerat, and multiple vocational training cycles across technical and industrial families; a comparable peer for secondary + FP model in Catalonia.
• Institut Escola del Treball de Barcelona: Barcelona public FP centre offering a comparable portfolio of CFGM/CFGS vocational cycles including automotive, electricity, and chemistry; an existing Innova FP partner of INS Miquel Biada, making it a directly comparable public FP institution.
• IES Mare de Déu de la Mercè: Public secondary and FP centre in Catalonia offering intermediate and advanced vocational cycles; comparable in governance and curriculum to INS Miquel Biada within the same Generalitat network.

Regional players

• Escola Pia Mataró: Catalan co-educational institution serving the same Mataró/Maresme catchment with secondary education and FP programs; relevant regional peer competing for the same local student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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