Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

What Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria does

Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (FCPCT-ULPGC) is a non-profit foundation that manages the Science and Technology Park of the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, serving as the institutional bridge between university research and the Canary Islands' productive economy. It hosts 64 resident companies, coordinates 39 active projects, and maintains 313 cross-organizational agreements, with deep ties to 100+ ULPGC research groups, 11 institutes, 5 research centers, and approximately 1,400 researchers, alongside a catalog of 50 transferrable ULPGC technologies. Core service lines include incubation and pre-incubation workspaces, the Oficina de Transferencia de Conocimiento (OTC) for technology transfer, the Unidad de Promoción Empresarial (UPE) for business promotion, a European Projects Office managing Horizon Europe and Interreg MAC grants, scientific services infrastructure, and training and event programs.

The foundation's business model is a non-profit, multi-stream operation funded by incubation space rental, training and event registration fees, overhead from publicly funded research projects, scientific service charges, and grants from Spanish national and European Union programs. It does not have external investors and operates under the parent ULPGC and in coordination with the Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria (SPEGC) and regional innovation agencies. The model is structurally aligned with the Canary Islands' special economic zone framework — ZEC's 4% corporate tax rate and the RIC deduction (90% reduction on undistributed profits) — which materially benefits both the foundation and its resident companies.

Recent strategic positioning (2024–2026) shows active expansion of the programmatic surface area: the 2026 launch of the Cátedra Binter de IA y Robótica (the first applied AI/Robotics research chair in the Canary Islands), the Pósit entrepreneurship space with Fundación DISA, the Synergia ULPGC open-innovation platform, and the 5th edition of Patents Week. The foundation signed 193 new collaboration agreements with companies and research entities in 2024–2025, and in 2026 entered negotiations for its Second Collective Agreement, formalizing labor terms for its 62-person staff. The strategic direction is toward deeper applied-research commercialization, particularly in AI/Robotics, while maintaining its anchor role in marine biotechnology and regional SME innovation support.

Name

Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN CANARIA PARQUE CIENTÍFICO TECNOLÓGICO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA

Website

https://fpct.ulpgc.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Non-profit foundation managing ULPGC's science and technology park in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, hosting 64 companies and linking 1,400 university researchers with regional SMEs through incubation, technology transfer, EU project management, and training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science and Technology Park Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Science park services
• Technology transfer
• Business incubation
• Research collaboration
• University spin-offs

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Training and event registration: Online course registration system managing enrollments and payments for courses, workshops, and conferences organized by the foundation. Prices displayed per course with taxes included.
2. Incubation and consolidation spaces: Rental of office and laboratory spaces within the science park to technology companies, startups, and research groups.
3. Research project management services: Manages research projects and services under commission from ULPGC, including contracted R&D and collaborative research. Funded through government grants and institutional funding.
4. Scientific services to companies: Provides access to scientific infrastructure and expertise for private companies requiring specialized R&D capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FCPCT-ULPGC operates the Science and Technology Park of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, providing incubation and office spaces, scientific services (biotechnology, blue economy, marine science), technology transfer and knowledge transfer services (IP protection, patents, licensing, spin-off support), research project management, and European project funding assistance. It serves as the bridge between ULPGC's 1,400 researchers and 100+ research groups and regional businesses, currently hosting 64 companies and managing 39 active R&D projects.

Product overview

Fundación Canaria Parque Científico Tecnológico de la Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (FCPCT-ULPGC) operates as a science and technology park providing an integrated ecosystem for technology transfer and innovation. The core offerings include physical infrastructure (incubation spaces, offices, scientific facilities), business development services (UPE, knowledge transfer office, project management), and training programs. Supporting services include the START ULPGC entrepreneurship service with its Pósit physical space, scientific services for biotechnology and blue economy research, the Electronic Office for administrative procedures, and various outreach programs (iDescubre, Cientifícate, Ciberlandia). The park hosts 64 companies and manages 39 active projects with 313 agreements, positioning itself as the bridge between the university (with 100+ research groups and 1,400 researchers) and the business sector in the Canary Islands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Science and Technology Park Incubation Spaces Physical incubation and office spaces for technology companies and startups within the ULPGC campus at Campus de Tafira and Taliarte Marine Science Park. Designed for technology-based companies and spin-offs seeking on-site access to university research infrastructure.
• Business Promotion Unit (UPE) Services Company establishment support services for startups, spin-offs, and technology-based companies wishing to install at the science park. Includes onsite support during the park installation process.
• Knowledge Transfer Office (OTC) Services Technology transfer and intellectual property management services including IP protection, patent applications, R&D contract management, collaborative research agreements, and knowledge exploitation between ULPGC and industry partners.
• Project Management Office (PMO) Services Administrative and management support for research projects, including European projects coordination and funding management. Supports ULPGC researchers and contracted companies in executing R&D projects.
• European Projects Office (OPE) Services European research project support services, including preparation and management of EU R&D&I project proposals under Horizon Europe, Interreg MAC and other EU funding programs.
• Scientific Services Access to specialized scientific infrastructure and laboratory facilities including biotechnology, blue economy, marine science, and the SEBEA Biobank of Algae and Cyanobacteria. Available to companies and research groups requiring specialized R&D capabilities.
• START ULPGC Entrepreneurship Service University Entrepreneurship Service providing mentorship, networking events, workshops (Pizza Bites), and access to Pósit physical coworking space for students and researchers launching technology ventures.
• Training and Events Courses Online-registered professional development, specialized training programs and continuing education courses delivered through the foundation's online course registration platform with fees per course.
• Job Pool (Bolsa de Trabajo) Online job pool connecting ULPGC PhD holders with companies seeking research talent for R&D projects.
• Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica) Digital administrative procedures and electronic processing services for park companies and researchers.
• Pósit - Espacio de Emprendimiento Universitario Physical coworking and entrepreneurship space located in the Central Library of Campus de Tafira, offering facilities for startup activities and networking events. Operated in collaboration with Fundación DISA.
• Cátedra Binter de IA y Robótica First applied research chair in AI and Robotics in the Canary Islands, led by SIANI (ULPGC), in partnership with airline Binter. Focuses on specialized training, applied research, and knowledge transfer in AI and robotics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 193 collaboration agreements signed with companies between 2024-2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULPGC is the parent university that established the foundation. The foundation operates under a management commission (encomienda de gestión) with ULPGC. The university provides research infrastructure, researchers (1,400+), and academic legitimacy. The foundation manages technology transfer and research services on behalf of the university.
• Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria (SPEGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPEGC collaborates on company services and uses of park spaces. Manages economic promotion activities for Gran Canaria. Jointly organizes events and initiatives for the local innovation ecosystem.
• Binter (Cátedra Binter de IA y Robótica)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with airline Binter to establish the first applied research chair in AI and Robotics in the Canary Islands. Led by SIANI (ULPGC). Focuses on specialized training, applied research, and knowledge transfer in AI and robotics.
• Fundación DISAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fundación DISA for the Pósit university entrepreneurship space located in the University Library at Campus Tafira. DISA provides support for entrepreneurship initiatives.
• Ministerio de Ciencia e InnovacióncoreOthersSpanish Ministry of Science and Innovation provides institutional support and funding for science park activities and R&D initiatives.
• Red CIDE (Centros de Desarrollo Empresarial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of business development centers in the Canary Islands. FCPCT participates in CIDE coordination meetings and collaborative initiatives to support business innovation across the archipelago.
• European Union (Horizon Europe / Interreg MAC)coreOthersFunding provider for multiple projects including INNOVAMOS (Interreg MAC 2021-2027), Synergia ULPGC, TWINNEDbySTARS, and others managed by the foundation's European Projects Office.
• Foro Transfiere MálagaminorOthersAnnual international forum for technology transfer and innovation. FCPCT and ULPGC participate to reinforce positioning as key actors in the innovation ecosystem.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Research Triangle Park (RTP): Large US research park in North Carolina anchored by Duke, UNC, and NC State. Comparable as a multi-university research park operating incubation, R&D services, and industry partnerships at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía (PTA): Andalusian science and technology park in Málaga. Comparable as a regional Spanish park combining university research links, incubation, R&D project management, and EU project intermediation.
• CIC biomaGUNE: San Sebastián-based research center in the Basque science park network. Comparable as a Spanish BERC/ikerbasque-linked center offering specialized scientific services and industry collaboration.
• Tecnalia Research & Innovation: Basque Country-based applied research and technology transfer organization. Comparable as a Spanish R&D intermediation entity that runs scientific services, contracted research, and industry collaboration programs under EU and regional funding.
• Parque Científico de Madrid (PCM): Madrid science park affiliated with multiple universities (UCM, UAM, UPM). Comparable as a multi-university Spanish science park providing incubation spaces, R&D services, and corporate-academic intermediation.
• Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB): University-affiliated science park in Barcelona operated by the University of Barcelona. Directly comparable as a Spanish university-linked park offering incubation, scientific services, and technology transfer support to resident companies and research groups.

Others

• Fundación Cotec: Spanish foundation for technological innovation bringing together companies, universities, and government. Comparable as a Spanish innovation-focused foundation that convenes research, industry, and policy actors.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation): Global industry body for science parks and innovation districts. Comparable as the international network the foundation engages with for benchmarking, training, and ecosystem positioning.
• APTE (Asociación de Parques Científicos y Tecnológicos de España): National association of Spanish science and technology parks of which FCPCT is a member. Comparable as the umbrella network that defines standards, training (APTEFORMA), and shared services across Spanish science parks.

Regional players

• Science Park Graz: Austrian science park affiliated with the University of Graz. Comparable as a European regional, university-anchored park with incubation, technology transfer, and academic-industry matchmaking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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