Catalonia has witnessed an event that could transform the approach to business and technological development in Spain. The Eurecat Center has been awarded the National Prize for its contribution to knowledge transfer and innovation. This decision highlights the significance of supporting technological initiatives to boost companies’ competitiveness and improve quality of life in the region.
The prize, established by the Generalitat de Cataluña and Fundació Catalana per a la Recerca i la Innovació, was awarded to a technological center for the first time. According to El confidencial, government representatives, Eurecat executives, and science experts attended the ceremony. This move demonstrates that the Catalan authorities are focusing on practical results and long-term economic change.
Impact on Business
In ten years of operation, Eurecat has implemented over 16,000 projects aimed at modernizing production processes, developing new products, and introducing advanced business models. The center actively assists companies in overcoming technological challenges and shaping new industries. El confidencial reports that during this time, Eurecat has supported more than 3,500 small and medium-sized enterprises and invested 27 million euros in infrastructure development.
A key part of the center’s activities has been developing and implementing 250 patents, as well as launching 12 new deeptech companies. This approach not only accelerates innovation adoption, but also creates jobs, strengthens Catalonia’s position in the European technology sector, and attracts investment.
European Leadership
Eurecat is a leading European technology center, offering solutions in five key areas: digital technologies, cyber-physical systems, materials and manufacturing, life sciences and health, as well as environmental technologies. The center brings together 850 specialists and maintains partnerships with more than 500 organizations around the world.
Eurecat’s annual revenue exceeds 74 million euros, and its participation in more than 200 major international projects allows the center to influence global trends. Its priorities include sustainable development, digital transformation, and strengthening Europe’s technological independence. This scale of operations makes Eurecat a prominent player not only in Spain but also internationally.
Technologies for the future
Eurecat’s diversified structure and flexibility enable it to quickly respond to market demands and implement advanced solutions across various sectors. The center is actively working on developing new products capable of transforming established processes in industry, healthcare, and the environment. Thanks to these efforts, Catalonia has become a testing ground for innovation and scaling, attracting interest from investors and partners abroad.
According to El confidencial, Eurecat not only develops technologies but also helps companies implement them in practice, which accelerates regional economic growth. This approach contributes to the development of new business models and strengthens Spain’s position in the global innovation market.
In recent years, Spain has seen a rise in the number of technology centers gaining recognition for their contributions to the economy. For instance, in 2025, a center in Madrid received a similar award for its projects in artificial intelligence. In 2024, an institute in Valencia was noted for implementing new waste processing methods. These developments show that supporting innovation is becoming a priority for regional authorities and businesses, while competition among the centers is intensifying. This trend is accelerating technological progress and creating new opportunities for Spanish companies.
