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Innovate or Accelerate

The BioRegion’s growth in recent years has fueled the creation of entrepreneurial initiatives that attract capital and talent. Biocat supports the entrepreneurial and research community with training and acceleration programs, and accompanies them in the transfer process and search for funding. It also helps corporates identify business opportunities, partnerships and collaboration deals.

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BioRegion startups and scaleups in figures

More companies, greater diversity

startups created in the past 10 years in the BioRegion of Catalonia

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secured by startups and scaleups in the BioRegion in 2022

of Catalan health startups have a female founder or C-level executive

Success stories

The d·HEALTH Barcelona and CRAASH Barcelona programs have helped over 300 professionals create and accelerate their projects.

"A great idea is worthless without a business model"

Sofía Ferreira

Co-founder of Heecap

“As a neurologist, I wasn’t aware of the option of starting a company. It was the tech transfer department that encouraged us to do it”

Alicia Martínez-Piñeiro

Founder and CEO of Time is Brain

“Fail fast, fail cheap doesn’t apply to healthcare startups”

Sergi Valverde

Co-founder and CEO of Tensormedical

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How we can help

Next steps for your project

Already have an entrepreneurial project underway? An innovative idea you’ve been dreaming of? Want to grow your startup and take it global? No matter which stage your project is in, we can help you move it forward.

Get training to innovate or become an entrepreneur

Innovation can be taught. It isn’t an innate quality; it’s a skill that can be developed. Biocat shows you how.

Accelerate or fund your project

We provide support to shorten the time to market and find the right funding for each phase.

Internationalize your startup

In a global sector, internationalization is a strategic move for any startup

Find business opportunities

We work with corporates to build partnerships, licensing deals and co-development opportunities for startups in the BioRegion.

European projects you may be interested in

Innovation and acceleration programs

Learn to innovate or accelerate your innovative project

These programs will help you develop your innovative talent and bring your project to market.

All the programs

Training

d·HEALTH Barcelona Part Time

A program to learn how to innovate and develop a business model from unmet clinical needs.

Aimed at students, researchers and professionals who want to learn how to innovate in healthcare.

Acceleration

CRAASH Barcelona

A three-month program to validate and bring to market innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health.

For Catalan research bodies and startups that have projects with potential.

Training

Short Program 2024 - The Life Sciences: Unveiling the Future of Health

Across 7 sessions, learn about the key trends, challenges and opportunities in life sciences and healthcare.

Open registration

Aimed at entrepreneurs and professionals who want to learn about the future of life sciences and healthcare from different perspectives.

Training

Short Program 2024 - Product Development

In 7 sessions you will learn about the key aspects of the process of designing and creating a new product.

Open registration

Designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to learn how to design medical devices and learn about new tools in digital health.

Training

Short Program 2024 - Market Access

In 5 sessions you will learn the key elements of bringing a new product to market from both a European and North American perspective.

Open registration

Designed for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to learn the basics of defining a successful business model, as well as an introduction to reimbursement strategies and market access.

Acceleration