Fundación Freno al ICTUS

What Fundación Freno al ICTUS does

Fundación Freno al ICTUS is an independent Spanish non-profit foundation (registered in the Foundations Registry as number 2202, governed by Law 49/2002) headquartered in Las Rozas, Madrid. It was established in 2019 as an evolution of the original Asociación Freno al Ictus (formed in 2016) and operates with approximately 13 staff plus a multidisciplinary patronato board. The foundation is dedicated to reducing the personal, family, and social impact of stroke in Spain through three operational pillars: information and awareness, scientific research support, and social/labor inclusion of affected individuals and their families.

Its core offerings are not commercial technology products but a portfolio of programs and certifications. Flagship is "Espacio Cerebroprotegido," a certification for organizations whose employees are trained to detect and act in the event of stroke, developed with the Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN) through its GEECV study group. Complementary assets include the "Brain Caring People" recognition seal system (three tiers: Sociedad, Educación, Empresa), the "Héroes en casa" school-based educational program, the "Guiar en DCA" one-stop-shop advisory service for acquired brain injury patients, the "Kiero" young-adult reintegration program, "RecuperARTE" cultural inclusion activities, "Un Final para el DCA" emotional-support workshops, and "Espacio Ictus," an information platform with podcasts and newsletters. The "Brainy" animated brain mascot serves as the campaign ambassador across channels.

The foundation operates on a multi-stream non-profit revenue model: individual memberships ("Hazte Socio") at €15/€30/€50 per month, one-time donations (€20/€50/€80 presets, tax-deductible under Law 49/2002), corporate sponsorships with a diverse roster of pharmaceutical (Novo Nordisk, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi, BMS-Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bayer), medical-device (Medtronic, Philips, Abbott), insurance (DKV, Generali), banking (CaixaBank, Banca March, Laboral Kutxa), transportation (Renfe, Metro operators), and consumer companies, plus project-specific grants from public administrations and scientific societies. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging public-transportation media buys (Renfe, Metro de Madrid, Metro de Bilbao, Metro de Málaga), media partnerships (Mediaset "12 Meses 12 Causas," ONCE lottery, EFE), and channel partners such as mutual insurance companies, occupational-risk-prevention associations (AESPLA, AEEMT), and employer federations (Fundación CEOE). The strategic customer base of 500+ certified organizations and over 40 million annual awareness impressions positions the foundation as Spain's leading stroke-awareness NGO under scientific endorsement of SEN and international recognition from the World Stroke Organization.

Name

Fundación Freno al ICTUS

Legal name

Fundación Freno al ICTUS

Website

https://frenoalictus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spanish non-profit foundation dedicated to reducing the social impact of stroke in Spain through awareness campaigns, the SEN-backed Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification, educational programs, and patient/family support services, operating a multi-stakeholder network of 500+ companies, public institutions, and scientific societies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Health Foundation (Stroke Awareness and Patient Advocacy)

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Stroke & Vascular Neurology (HLAKAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Lifestyle Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAL)

Keywords

• Stroke prevention awareness
• Nonprofit health foundation
• Brain injury support
• Corporate wellness certification
• Patient advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Rozas, Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (Hazte Socio): Monthly membership fees ranging from €15 to €50 per month, with additional options for other amounts. Members receive tax benefits under Law 49/2002 for non-profit entities in Spain.
2. Donations: One-time or recurring donations from individuals and organizations. Donation options include preset amounts (€20, €50, €80) or custom amounts. Tax deductible under Law 49/2002 regime.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Collaboration agreements with pharmaceutical companies (Novo Nordisk, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, Bayer), healthcare companies (Medtronic, Philips, Abbott), insurance companies (DKV, Generali), and other corporations for awareness campaigns and certification programs.
4. Project Funding and Grants: Funding from public administrations, scientific societies, and foundations for specific projects such as Guiar en DCA, Kiero program, and research initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundación Freno al ICTUS is a Spanish non-profit foundation that delivers stroke awareness campaigns, educational programs, corporate certification (Espacio Cerebroprotegido and Brain Caring People), and post-discharge support and social/labor reintegration services for stroke survivors and people with acquired brain injury and their families. Its offerings span public information, scientific research support, workplace preparedness training, and personalized patient/family guidance through programs such as Guiar en DCA, Kiero, RecuperARTE, Un Final para el DCA, and Héroes en casa.

Product overview

Fundación Freno al ICTUS is a non-profit organization that does not offer a traditional technology product, but rather a portfolio of educational, awareness, and support programs focused on stroke prevention, detection, and inclusion. The core offerings include: the Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification program for organizations; the Brain Caring People recognition seals for societal, educational, and corporate initiatives; Héroes en Casa educational program for schools; Guiar en DCA support service for brain damage survivors; Kiero reintegration program; RecuperARTE social inclusion activities; Un Final para el DCA emotional support workshops; Espacio Ictus information platform with podcasts and newsletters; and Brainy the educational mascot. These programs work together to achieve the foundation's mission of reducing the personal, family, and social impact of stroke in Spain through information, research, and inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brain Caring People: Classification and recognition seal identifying campaigns and projects that aim to reduce the personal, family, and social impact of stroke through three areas: society, education, and companies. It has the endorsement of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).
• Espacio Cerebroprotegido
• Brainy

Products and services

• Espacio Cerebroprotegido Certification program for public and private organizations whose employees receive training to detect and act in case of stroke in their facilities. Developed in collaboration with the Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN) through its Grupo de Estudio de Enfermedades Cerebrovasculares (GEECV).
• Héroes en Casa Educational program to inform and teach young people about stroke, including risk factors, prevention, warning signs, and how to act. Delivered through schools, town halls, and educational institutions, including through corporate volunteering (e.g., Daiichi Sankyo, Red Eléctrica de España, Fundación Sacyr).
• Brain Caring People Three-tier recognition seal (Sociedad, Educación, Empresa) for campaigns and organizations that demonstrate commitment to reducing the personal, family, and social impact of stroke. Endorsed by the Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN).
• Guiar en Daño Cerebral Adquirido (DCA) Free, integral and personalized advisory and accompaniment service for people with acquired brain injury and their families from hospital discharge, acting as a single window for procedures across healthcare, social, labor, and family matters.
• Kiero Program for young adults affected by stroke and acquired brain injury aimed at facilitating life and labor reintegration, increasing autonomy, and reducing dependence after rehabilitation. Developed with the support of CEADAC.
• RecuperARTE Culture and leisure project for people affected by acquired brain injury that promotes social inclusion through cultural and leisure activities and creates a support network.
• Un Final para el DCA Emotional management workshops providing psychological support to minors with family members affected by acquired brain damage, using the story 'El desafío de Ardilla' to help children process emotions. Developed with the collaboration of Fundación Gmp and Coloria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes and awareness
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

49 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• SEMERGEN (Sociedad Española de Médicos de Atención Primaria)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sociedad Española de Médicos de Atención Primaria renewed alliance in 2026 for joint activities in stroke prevention and awareness in primary care settings. Collaboration on campaigns and educational materials.
• RenfecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Major awareness campaign partnership reaching 40+ million travelers. Campaign '¿Sabrías identificar un ictus?' received World Stroke Organization recognition. Includes employee training and passenger awareness materials.
• Fundación Real MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration agreement signed to promote stroke awareness and prevention through Real Madrid's extensive reach and community programs.
• Real Federación Española de FútbolmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Convenio de Colaboración for stroke prevention leveraging football's massive audience and influence on Spanish society.
• Daiichi SankyomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate volunteering program supporting Héroes en casa educational initiative. Over 1,000 students trained through their volunteers nationwide.
• Metro de MadridmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Annual awareness campaigns 'Metro contra el ictus' for World Stroke Day reaching millions of commuters. Joint visibility initiatives.
• Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Convenio to improve stroke prevention and care through nursing professionals. Includes Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification.
• Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Long-standing collaboration with Sociedad Española de Neurología and its Grupo de Estudio de Enfermedades Cerebrovasculares (GEECV) providing scientific backing for all campaigns and the Brain Caring People and Espacio Cerebroprotegido programs.
• CaixaBankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Certification partnership for Espacio Cerebroprotegido. Over 1,100 employees trained, nearly 100 offices certified in 2024. Includes new territorial directions in 2026.
• Novo NordiskmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Supporting organization as shown in logos section. First pharmaceutical company in Spain to receive Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification.
• SAFE (Stroke Alliance For Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Adhesión to 'the voice of the patient in Europe'. International network representing stroke patient organizations across Europe.
• AESPLA (Asociación Española de Servicios de Prevención Laborales)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Alliance to bring multiplier effect to businesses through occupational health and safety channels. Renewed in 2025.
• ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024World Stroke Day lottery coupon campaign with 5+ million coupons spreading stroke awareness across Spain.
• Mediaset España - 12 Meses 12 CausasmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024February month dedicated to stroke prevention with Jorge Javier Vázquez as ambassador. TV coverage and digital media exposure.
• Fundación CEOEmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration to unite business sector in stroke prevention efforts through CEOE's extensive network of companies.
• Agencia para el Empleo del Ayuntamiento de MadridmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Convenio to promote sociolabor inclusion of people affected by stroke and acquired brain injury.
• Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer AlliancemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on 'Tómate el PULSO' campaign about arrhythmias and stroke risk. Includes SEMERGEN endorsement.
• Fundación DACERmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Convenio to improve quality of life for stroke and DCA patients through joint prevention and awareness actions.
• Cruz Roja MadridmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification for all 54 work centers. Major awareness and training initiative.
• Museo Guggenheim BilbaonotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First museum in Spain certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido, bringing awareness to cultural sector and tourists.
• Real Madrid (Club)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Ciudad Real Madrid and club offices certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido. Major visibility through sports club.
• Senado de EspañanotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First government body certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido through 'El Senado contra el ictus' project.
• Universidad de CórdobanotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First university in Spain certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido, pioneering educational institution commitment.
• ILUNIONmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024First hotel company with Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification. Grupo Social ONCE company focused on accessibility.
• Ministerio de EducaciónmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Protocolo de colaboración for permanent communication and collaboration in educational initiatives.
• CGCOF (Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmacéuticos)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Pharmacies as new allies for stroke prevention. Pharmacists trained to identify and refer stroke risk.
• DreamfitnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First company in Spain certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido in 2019. 400+ employees trained in 24 gyms. Ongoing partnership.
• CorreosmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Headquarters (Edificio Clara Campoamor) and OCI-RAMPA 7 logistics center at Barajas airport certified.
• CampofríomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024All production centers, commercial offices, and headquarters certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido.
• DKVmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024All branches in Spain certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido, insurance company's nationwide coverage.
• Basílica de la Sagrada FamilianotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Iconic Barcelona monument certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido, reaching millions of tourists.
• Teatro RealnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First theater in Spain with Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification through 'Teatro Real contra el ictus' project.
• Fundación MAPFREmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration for stroke information and training in companies through 'Ictus - Evita, Aprende, Actúa' project.
• Fundación Alberto ContadornotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024'Pedalea Contra el Ictus' cycling event partnership for stroke awareness and visibility.
• Grupo español de Neurorradiología Intervencionista (GeNI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration to advance stroke treatment through interventional neuroradiology expertise.
• Colegio Profesional de Terapeutas Ocupacionales de la Comunidad de Madrid (COPTOCAM)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration to facilitate inclusion of affected persons through occupational therapy.
• Fundación España ActivanotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to promote awareness through physical activity and sports for stroke prevention.
• CofaresmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Largest pharmaceutical distribution cooperative promoting Espacio Cerebroprotegido through pharmacy network.
• Mutual insurance companies (Ibermutuamur, MC MUTUAL, Fraternidad-Muprespa, Activa Mutua)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Multiple mutual insurance companies partnered for workplace stroke prevention and awareness campaigns.
• Laboral KutxanotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Basque Country financial institution certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido.
• Banca March / March R.S.notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First financial entity certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido through 'Banca March contra el ictus' campaign.
• Red Eléctrica de España (REE)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate volunteering program Héroes en casa through employee engagement.
• Fundación SacyrnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate volunteering for Héroes en casa educational program, second consecutive year.
• MonDRAGONnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Cooperativism group receiving Espacio Cerebroprotegido certification through Osarten.
• Metro de BilbaomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Campaign reaching nearly 16 million travelers for World Stroke Day awareness.
• Metro de MálaganotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Annual awareness campaign with Junta de Andalucía support reaching metro users.
• FAE Burgos (Confederación de Asociaciones Empresariales)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Business association certified to promote stroke prevention in Burgales companies.
• Federación de Empresas de La Rioja (FER)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024First Chamber of Commerce certified as Espacio Cerebroprotegido in La Rioja.
• Fundación GmpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Long-standing partnership supporting Guiar en DCA project and multiple Espacio Cerebroprotegido certifications of Gmp office buildings. Renewed in 2026.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• World Stroke Organization: International NGO focused on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery globally. Related as the international umbrella that has recognized Freno al ICTUS; not a direct operational peer but ecosystem anchor.

Broad incumbents

• American Stroke Association: A division of the American Heart Association, the largest US stroke awareness and research organization. Comparable mission scope (prevention, awareness, patient support) but operates at much larger scale with broader cardiovascular framing.
• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada: Canadian foundation addressing heart disease and stroke with awareness, research, and advocacy. Comparable mission overlap in stroke prevention and patient support, operating at national scale with broader cardiovascular remit.
• Fundación Española del Corazón (FEC): Spanish cardiovascular foundation with overlapping awareness and corporate partnership mission. Relevant as a broader cardiovascular peer operating in the same Spanish health advocacy space with similar pharma sponsorship patterns.
• Stroke Association (UK): UK charity providing stroke support, research funding, and campaigning. Comparable mission and program mix (helpline, peer support, awareness) but operates at significantly larger scale with established research funding streams.
• Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC): Spain's leading health non-profit focused on cancer. Comparable as a major Spanish non-profit health foundation with similar funding model (donations, memberships, corporate partnerships), though operating at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Fundación DACER: Spanish foundation focused on acquired brain injury (Daño Cerebral Adquirido) rehabilitation and support. Direct mission peer covering closely related condition space; Freno al ICTUS has formal collaboration agreement with this entity.
• Stroke Foundation (Australia): Australia's national stroke foundation focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Comparable single-country national mission with awareness campaigns, patient support programs, and research funding.
• Stiftung Deutsche Schlaganfall-Hilfe: Germany's leading stroke foundation providing awareness, support, and certification programs. Comparable as the German peer to Freno al ICTUS, with similar mission scope across prevention, support services, and corporate partnerships.
• Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE): European-level stroke patient advocacy organization representing patient groups across Europe. Directly comparable as a stroke-focused advocacy network; Fundación Freno al ICTUS is already a member and collaborates with SAFE on cross-border awareness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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