The 'Barcelona Health Innovation Week' closes its third edition with a record participation and 55 activities
The sessions have been organized by 52 different entities in the sector, which have managed to bring together more than 3,000 professionals throughout Barcelona and its metropolitan area, from February 17 to 21
The ‘Barcelona Health Innovation Week 2025’ has concluded its third edition with record participation and a packed schedule of activities that positioned the BioRegion of Catalonia at the epicenter of health innovation for an entire week. This year, 55 activities were organized on health innovation, research, entrepreneurship, funding, and new health technologies—an ever-growing figure (2023: 20 activities; 2024: 43 activities).
The sessions were organized by 52 different entities from the sector, bringing together more than 3,250 professionals across Barcelona and its metropolitan area from February 17 to 21. Hospitals, research institutes, technology centers, specialized consultancies, industry associations, and startups and scaleups in the sector were the main promoters of this initiative, led by Biocat for the third consecutive year.
The most attended activities focused on digital health, artificial intelligence applied to healthcare, advanced therapies, regulation, and science. Visits to centers, major announcements, and program closures also received a great response. Overall, all events aimed to highlight the richness and diversity of Catalonia’s life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.
Biocat's Key Role in This Third Edition
This year's edition featured the prominent participation of Biocat, which played a leading role in driving various initiatives throughout the week. One of the key moments was the presentation of the BioRegion of Catalonia Report 2024, where the main health innovation indicators of Catalonia were unveiled in a commemorative event that brought together over 1,100 attendees. Another major highlight was the presentation of BIOSPAIN 2025 by AseBio and Biocat—an especially significant announcement for the ecosystem. The next edition of this flagship biotechnology event will take place in Barcelona this October, with the city also set to host it again in 2027 and 2029.
The Tech Spirit Health Edition 2025 featured the participation of Montse Daban, Biocat’s Director of Scientific Policy and Internationalization, who took part in the panel "Translating Draghi Report into Health Code". Meanwhile, Robert Fabregat, Biocat’s General Director, was one of the speakers in the session "Adoption of Innovation within the Healthcare System: First Results of The Catalan Health System Innovation Access Program (PASS)".
In addition, Montse Daban also took part in the session organized by IBEC, "Personalized Medicine in Action: From the Laboratory to Society", where she highlighted the role of biomedical research in the implementation of personalized medicine. Meanwhile, Robert Fabregat participated in the HBA Summit, joining the panel discussion "Creating Women Leaders for Life," which focused on strategies to promote female leadership in the health sector.
The Closing Event of CRAASH Barcelona was another key moment for Biocat, where the most innovative projects from the seventh edition of the acceleration program showcased their progress to investors and industry experts. Finally, another major highlight of the week was the closing of BCN Health Booster, a support program for emerging health sector companies led by the Barcelona Science Park (PCB), the University of Barcelona (UB), and the Barcelona City Council, in collaboration with Barcelona Activa and supported by Biocat. Biocat contributed by providing specialized training, personalized mentoring, and connections with investors and companies.
With an edition that has exceeded all expectations in participation and impact, Barcelona Health Innovation Week 2025 has established itself as a flagship event for showcasing health innovation and positioning Catalonia on the international map. A big thank you to the 50+ organizations that took this opportunity to share their innovations, open their doors, and present their latest developments. See you next year!