About us The i2CAT research centre drives advanced digital solutions through applied research and innovation. The centre is based in Barcelona and has over 20 years of multi-technology expertise in 5G/6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Space Communications, and Immersive, Interactive, and Digital Society Technologies. With an approach focused on knowledge transfer, i2CAT generates a tangible impact on the economy and improves people’s lives by connecting public administration, private enterprise, the scientific community and citizens. i2CAT is part of the CERCA network and is accredited by the TECNIO certification. We connect technology with people 0 + Staff 0 Research Staff 0 Research Groups 0 Nationalities € 0 M HE Funding € 0 M UNICO Funding i2CAT’s activities Research & Innovation i2CAT plays a key role in the European research and innovation ecosystem for advanced digital technologies. The centre has secured +€10M in funding from the EC Horizon Europe programme (2021-2027). The UNICO I+D 6G programme, funded by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and LEARN MORE Public Sector i2CAT participates actively in the Government of Catalonia’s strategies and policies to support its digital technological transformation. Hand in hand with public administrations, the centre tackles social challenges. It ensures the growth of the local digital innovation ecosystem with technological sovereignty in mind and leaving no one behind. LEARN MORE Business Partnerships Drawing upon its expertise in international participation in ICT research and development initiatives, i2CAT aims to invigorate both social and productive sectors. By fostering collaboration with private organisations, i2CAT drives innovation in the market, ensuring that cutting-edge technological advances empower companies to thrive and create meaningful solutions and products. LEARN MORE Vision To be a research center of international prestige where companies and the Administration acknowledge a superior capability to deliver transformative solutions with a significant social and economic impact, driven by advanced digital technologies. Mision To contribute to defining and structuring a universal digital innovation system that strengthens Catalonia and Europe’s sovereignty and promotes an advanced, safe, and fair society. Values Excellence Generate excellent knowledge to solve the challenges of companies, citizens and public administration (mission-oriented research). Creativity Collaborate with the local digital research and innovation landscape to jointly create solutions and products that generate a transformative impact. Humanism Empower citizens through digital social innovation with territorial scope. Collaboration Lead pioneering initiatives that improve the international projection and visibility of Catalonia as a digital and innovative country. Board of trustees Membership and platforms
