The president of Eurecat, Daniel Altimiras, and the general secretary of Innovation of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, Teresa Riesgo, opened the presentation, in which the general director of Eurecat, Xavier López, presented the strategic vision of Eurecat Madrid.

The Secretary General for Innovation of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities stated, “I am very excited to celebrate today a momentous milestone for innovation and technological development in Spain: the opening of Eurecat’s new headquarters in Madrid, which represents not only the geographical expansion of one of the most important technology centers in southern Europe, but also Eurecat’s firm commitment to business competitiveness, social welfare and equality through R&D&I, in strategic areas of knowledge such as industry, digitalization, health and sustainability.”

The opening of Eurecat Madrid coincides with Eurecat's first decade, a period in which it "has established itself as a benchmark for business innovation and one of the most important applied research and technology transfer organizations in Southern Europe ," highlighted Daniel Altimiras.
"Today, for many companies in Spain, thinking about technological innovation increasingly means thinking about Eurecat as a key partner for successfully carrying out high-value strategic technological innovation projects," explained the president of Eurecat.

In this regard, “having a headquarters in Madrid and continuing to focus on proximity and territorial expansion reinforces our commitment to interregional collaboration and will allow us to continue bringing advanced technological capabilities to meet the specific challenges of companies,” argued Daniel Altimiras.
With this objective, “starting today, from Eurecat Madrid, we will contribute to building a more competitive, resilient, and equitable future, fostering impactful technological development as a driver of competitiveness, sustainability, and social well-being,” emphasized the president of Eurecat.

Eurecat, a benchmark for technological innovation for businesses.
In his address, the CEO of Eurecat highlighted the company's strategic priorities: “focusing on accelerating innovation in companies and organizations and covering the entire value chain from idea to market; multi-technology and multi-sector convergence; supporting companies in their industrial technology scaling processes and responding to the needs of the socio-economic fabric; and Eurecat's investment in the key factor in all these processes: talent. The effective implementation of all of the above also requires local presence and collaborative work with other stakeholders in the ecosystem.”
In this context, he said, Eurecat Madrid seeks to establish “a strategic hub to transform the future and be closer to companies to innovate with impact,” following “a decade of sustained growth, with critical mass, advanced infrastructure, and recognition as a reliable partner in technological innovation.”

During his presentation, the CEO of Eurecat detailed some figures on the company's trajectory, which closed 2024 with €69 million in revenue and a team of 805 people from 36 nationalities, with a multiplier economic impact of 9.37. The company also boasts more than 230 patents and 10 spin-offs, generating a combined turnover of €14.6 million.
Eurecat's activity "covers the entire R&D&I value chain, from the initial idea to pre-industrial scaling, supporting companies throughout their transformation, strategy, processes, and products," a dynamic that Eurecat Madrid will strengthen "by connecting science, technology, industry, and the real economy ," stated Xavier López.
Furthermore, Eurecat Madrid reinforces Eurecat's mission "to be a catalyst for industrial and social transformation," as evidenced by "the more than 3,200 companies and administrations that have trusted us when it comes to innovation ," noted the CEO of Eurecat.

Technology with local impact and a global vision
: “Our extensive territorial reach and international projection allow us to act with proximity and a strategic vision,” in which “Eurecat Madrid will be a key platform to scale impact, connect ecosystems, and project Europe, aligning our technological capabilities with the strategic vectors and needs of the region ,” added Xavier López.
To achieve this, Eurecat Madrid aspires to be a “unique, connected, complementary node committed to promoting industrial scalability and useful, transformative innovation deeply rooted in the region ,” he continued.
“The arrival of the Eurecat technology center in Madrid is a significant step for the high-potential marriage of entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry with capital, large companies, and national public policy,” stated Jordi García-Brustenga, Director General of Industrial Strategy and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, who closed the event with an audiovisual message welcoming Eurecat Madrid and wishing it success.
The event was led by the director of Eurecat Madrid, Samuel Rodríguez, and was attended by the vice president of Scientific and Technical Research of the CSIC, José María Martell Berrocal; the executive director of Fedit, Áureo Díaz-Carrasco, and the president of AMETIC, Francisco Hortigüela, among other institutional representatives.

Sectoral Transformations and High-Impact Technologies:
The presentation included three thematic panels that addressed sectoral transformations driven by high-impact technologies, from the perspectives of people, deep tech, and the environment.
Based on these three axes, various Eurecat experts discussed the disruptions driven by biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum physics as key drivers for advancing industrial innovation, sustainability, and health.
The first thematic block, moderated by Felip Miralles, Director of Health Technologies at Eurecat, focused on "Health and Well-being Throughout Life," using impactful case studies in digital health, biotechnology, and assistive technologies. Participants included Ana Isabel González, Head of Innovation at the Madrid Regional Ministry of Health; Pilar Navarro, PhD, Director of Innovation at Fenin; and César Velasco, Director of Innovation and Digital Strategy at AstraZeneca.
In the second panel, entitled “Agile Interventions: Technological Frontiers,” Gabriel Anzaldi, Director of Ecosystems at Eurecat, emphasized the importance of technological convergence in innovation projects. Also participating were Daniel Serrano, Director of Robotics and Automation at Eurecat, who spoke about cognitive and autonomous robotics; Laia Garriga, Promoter of Applied Artificial Intelligence at Eurecat, who focused on disruptive advances in artificial intelligence and its rapid evolution in industrial applications; and Adán Garriga, Head of Quantum Technologies at Eurecat, who introduced the opportunities in quantum computing.
“Environmental Quality and Climate Resilience ” formed the backbone of the third panel, in which Miquel Rovira, Director of Sustainability at Eurecat, engaged in a dialogue with several business leaders. Critical issues such as decarbonization and the circular economy were addressed, including Valentín Alfaya, Director of Sustainability at Ferrovial. The director of CEL, Ramón García; the CEO of Keiken, Fernando Portillo; and the director of Operations in Madrid of Amphos 21 Consulting, Esther Sánchez.