Fundación Banco Sabadell

What Fundación Banco Sabadell does

Fundación Banco Sabadell (legal name: Fundació Privada Banc Sabadell) is a private Catalan foundation established on November 17, 1994, and registered with the Generalitat de Catalunya's Register of Foundations under number 872. It is governed by a Board of Trustees whose members are proposed by the Board of Directors of its founding parent, Banco de Sabadell, S.A., and operates from a registered headquarters in Sabadell and an operational office on Avinguda Diagonal in Barcelona. Its mission is to promote young talent, research, education, and culture and arts in Spain through grants, awards, and programs rather than commercial products.

Its core offerings are organized along three thematic pillars — Cultura y Artes, Investigación y Educación, and Young Talent — delivered through a portfolio of branded programs: the four annual Premios Fundación Banco Sabadell (biomedical research, economic research, sciences and engineering, and marine sustainability); social innovation acceleration via B-Value (co-created with Fundación Ship2B since 2017); the newly launched Líderes Sociales (with Ashoka España) and Líderes Culturales (with Fundación Contemporánea) programs; science dialogues under Conversaciones con Ciencia; the La Cultura del Talent annual event; and ad hoc collaborations with universities (Alicante, Oviedo, Jaume I, León, UIC), cultural institutions (Museo del Prado, Teatro Real, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatre Lliure, Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest), and research centers (ELLIS Alicante, BIST, CIDOB). Beneficiary count reached 17,000+ people in 2025 across 148 projects (5 Foundation-led, 143 collaborative), with 715 awards/scholarships disbursed, 100+ Banco Sabadell volunteering in support, and 60% of the annual budget committed to young-talent initiatives.

The Foundation has no commercial revenue model; it is funded through its founding endowment and annual contributions from Banco Sabadell, distributing resources via application-based programs (convocatorias). Its go-to-market motion is event- and community-led: programs are publicized through the website, a monthly newsletter, organic social media (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), flagship events, and a partner-organization network spanning Spain. The Foundation does not build or sell technology; its intangible value rests on brand authority in the Spanish scientific ecosystem, a curated network of award alumni and partner institutions, and the corporate backing of Banco Sabadell, which provides volunteer capacity, mentorship, and institutional credibility.

Name

Fundación Banco Sabadell

Legal name

FUNDACIÓ PRIVADA BANC SABADELL

Website

https://fundacionbancosabadell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Banco Sabadell is a private Catalan foundation, established in 1994 and funded by Banco Sabadell, that promotes young talent, research, and culture and arts in Spain through grants, awards, and program co-creation with partners such as Ashoka, Ship2B, and Fundación Contemporánea.

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Product category

Private Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

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Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Philanthropy grants
• Youth talent development
• Research awards
• Social innovation programs
• Cultural patronage

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Endowment-based funding: The Foundation receives funding from its founding endowment and annual contributions from Banco Sabadell as the founding partner. It operates through grants, awards, and program sponsorships rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundación Banco Sabadell is a private foundation established in 1994 that delivers grants, awards, and programs supporting young talent in biomedical research, economic research, sciences and engineering, marine sustainability, music composition, design, and cultural creation. It operates social innovation and cultural leadership programs (B-Value, Líderes Sociales, Líderes Culturales) in collaboration with partner organizations, alongside flagship events that connect beneficiaries across Spain.

Product overview

Fundación Banco Sabadell operates as a private foundation established in 1994 that functions as a catalyst for societal transformation through three main pillars: Culture and Arts, Research and Education, and Youth Talent Development. The organization delivers its mission through a portfolio of named programs and initiatives rather than a unified software product. Its offerings include award programs (Premios Fundación Banco Sabadell), social innovation acceleration (B-Value), cultural leadership development (Líderes Culturales), social entrepreneurship support (Líderes Sociales), science dialogue series (Conversaciones con Ciencia), and talent events (La Cultura del Talent). These programs are implemented in collaboration with public and private institutions, focusing on fostering young talent and promoting cultural, scientific, and social progress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B-Value: Social innovation program co-created with Fundación Ship2B, accompanying social entities for 9 months to develop strategic and innovative vision for social transformation.
• Líderes Sociales
• Líderes Culturales
• Conversaciones con Ciencia
• La Cultura del Talent

Products and services

• Premios Fundación Banco Sabadell Annual awards program recognizing young talent researchers for excellence and positive impact in biomedical research, economic research, sciences and engineering, and marine sustainability. Targeted at early-career researchers in Spain.
• B-Value 9-month social innovation acceleration program co-created with Fundación Ship2B, supporting 40 third sector organizations in strategic development, with mentorship from Banco Sabadell and Sabadell Seguros volunteers.
• Líderes Sociales Program developed with Ashoka España empowering social entrepreneurship projects targeting youth, providing bootcamp training, mentorship, and access to the Ashoka Learning Ecosystem.
• Líderes Culturales Program promoted with Fundación Contemporánea to drive innovation, systemic change, and leadership in Spain's cultural sector through training, networking, and scholarship support.
• Conversaciones con Ciencia Science dialogue series where biomedical research award winners reflect on research progress and project shared perspectives on future scientific challenges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 148 projects supported in 2025 (5 own, 143 in collaboration)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Ashoka EspañacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint initiative 'Líderes Sociales' supporting social entrepreneurship projects for youth. Six projects selected for the 2026 program providing bootcamp training, mentorship, and access to Ashoka Learning Ecosystem. Culminates in Demo Day 2027 with prizes up to €8,000. Act as preparatory phase for B-Value program.
• Fundación ContemporáneacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint initiative 'Líderes Culturales' promoting leadership, cultural innovation, and systemic change in Spain's cultural sector. Program offers training, networking at PÚBLICA 27 encounters, and winner receives €8,500 scholarship for Master's in Cultural Project Management at La Fábrica.
• Sabadell SegurossecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202610 volunteers from Sabadell Seguros participate as mentors in B-Value program alongside 40 Banco Sabadell mentors.
• PWCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner for B-Value social innovation program, providing expertise and support to third sector organizations.
• Fundación ONCEsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner for B-Value social innovation program focusing on accessibility and inclusion.
• Fundación Joaquim Molins FiguerassecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic partner for B-Value social innovation program.
• Fundación Juan Entrecanales de AzcáratecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-impulsor (co-promoter) of B-Value social innovation program.
• Salto con Red / Asociación Española de Fundaciones / Coordinadora Catalana de FundacionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborating entities for B-Value social innovation program.
• Universidad de Alicante / Universidad Miguel Hernández de ElchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Mentorship and talent management program at Centro de Competencias Tecnológico de Alicante (CCTA). 31 professionals from Banco Sabadell mentor university students in technological projects over four months.
• Universidad de Oviedo (U4IMPACT)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hackathon TalentUO bringing together 30 students to solve business challenges aligned with SDGs with help from Banco Sabadell volunteer mentors. 4th edition in 2025.
• Universidad Jaume IsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research Hackathon with 30 students working on challenges in new technologies, social impact, health, and environmental sustainability. Mentored by Banco Sabadell professionals.
• Fundación Princesa de GironacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Special Intervention Plan for Youth in Valencia supporting recovery and youth community building in areas affected by flooding. 10 mentors from Banco Sabadell participate in accompaniment programs.
• ELLIS AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Doctorate and postdoctoral research programs. Foundation supports young researchers including Adrián Arnaiz Rodríguez whose thesis on Trustworthy AI was supervised by Dra. Nuria Oliver. V Junior Visiting Fellowship at CIDOB.
• CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Talent Global Program - VI edition in 2025. Junior Visiting Fellowship for emerging researchers and professionals in international affairs. Part of Foundation's commitment to young global talent.
• Escuela Superior de Música Reina SofíacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025INCUBADORA program supporting young musicians with mentorship from Banco Sabadell volunteers.
• Fundación Teatro LliuresecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ànima Lliure project - theatrical productions for young audiences.
• Fundación del Gran Teatre del LiceusecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Òh!pera project - micro-operas de nueva creación.
• Atlàntida Mallorca Film FestsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Talents Lab program - 8th edition supporting emerging film talent.
• Museo del PradosecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Summer School program for youth education in art appreciation.
• Fundación Photographic Social VisionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Visual education study program and Alfabetización visual y adolescencia report presentation.
• Teatro RealsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Crescendo program - 5th edition in 2025 supporting young opera talent.
• Fundación Antonio GalasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025XXIV promoció de Joves Creadores - young creators program.
• Universidad de LeónsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ralbar program supporting rural development through university-community connections.
• Universidad Internacional de CatalunyasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Caring for Smiles, Changing Lives program - Phase 2.
• Hay FestivalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hay Festival Segovia 2025 support for cultural programming.
• BIST (Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BIST Catalyzers program for research collaboration.
• Empieza por EducarsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Agreement signed with Fundació Banc Sabadell and Ajuntament de Sabadell for education initiatives.
• Fundación Ship2BcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-creation of B-Value social innovation program, now in its 10th edition (2026). Program accompanies 40 third sector organizations for 9 months in strategic development and innovation. Has engaged 350+ volunteers since inception. Co-impulsado by Fundación Juan Entrecanales de Azcárate.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Botín: Private Spanish foundation with long-running programs in education, science, and culture (notably the Botín Foundation art center). Comparable as a long-tenured Spanish private foundation with strong emphasis on arts, research, and education — overlapping mission and program areas.
• Fundación BBVA: Foundation of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria — one of Spain's largest banking foundations. Runs research awards (e.g., Fronteras del Conocimiento), cultural and educational programs from an endowment base; structurally analogous as a Spanish bank-sponsored foundation with overlapping thematic scope.
• Fundación "la Caixa": Spain's largest private bank-affiliated foundation (Fundación Bancaria Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona). Operates an endowment-funded program portfolio spanning research, culture, education and social inclusion — the closest scale and structural peer to Fundación Banco Sabadell within the Spanish corporate-foundation sector.
• BBK Fundazioa: Foundation of BBK (Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa) operating in research, culture, education, and social inclusion in the Basque Country. Comparable as another Spanish bank-affiliated foundation with multi-pillar programs and a parallel institutional funding model.
• Fundación Mapfre: Insurance-group foundation with programs in research, culture, social action and education across Spain and Latin America. Comparable as another major Spanish corporate foundation with a multi-pillar program structure similar to Fundación Banco Sabadell.
• Fundación Princesa de Girona: Spanish foundation dedicated to young-talent development through awards, fellowships, and education programs. Closely overlaps with Fundación Banco Sabadell's young-talent and research-talent mandate; both organizations also co-partner on youth-related initiatives.
• Fundación Telefónica: Corporate foundation of Telefónica focused on digital education, culture, and research-related programs. Comparable as a large Spanish corporate-foundation with a diversified program portfolio, brand-led patronage model, and award programs targeting talent.
• Fundación ONCE: Major Spanish foundation affiliated with ONCE that funds employment, accessibility, education, and cultural inclusion programs. Comparable in scale and program breadth to Fundación Banco Sabadell, and a formal strategic partner on accessibility within the B-Value program.
• Ashoka España: Spanish arm of Ashoka, the global network supporting social entrepreneurs. Co-creator with Fundación Banco Sabadell of the Líderes Sociales program and aligned in mission around social innovation — comparable as a foundation-like organization active in Spanish social-innovation programs.

Regional players

• Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian: Portugal's largest private foundation, with programs in arts, education, science, and social development. Comparable as an Iberian regional counterpart with a similar arts-and-research grantmaking model and long-established award programs — sister Iberian foundation with parallel mission scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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