i2CAT at a glance

i2CAT is a Research and Innovation Centre which promotes R+D+I activities in Internet Technologies within the ICT Industry. The Centre has vast experience in multiple national and international R+D+i projects, leading the introduction and integration of ICT and Internet technologies into the main economic sectors (Health, Education, Culture, Industry, Media, ICT) with the aim to improve business competitiveness and citizen welfare.

Vision

“Excellence in Internet”

The vision of i2CAT is to achieve excellence in Research and Innovation in the field of Internet Technologies and become an International key partner to lead the implementation of Internet in the main economic, industrial and social sectors.

Mission

The strategic goals of i2CAT are:

• To generate Research and Innovation activities according to the market needs by developing new value-added products and encouraging the creation of new technology-based start-ups which generate social and economic impact.
• To facilitate collaboration between companies, public administration, universities and users in order to deploy new advanced experimental infrastructures.
• To enhance companies competitiveness through innovation and technology transfer.
• To stand up for local development through international networking.

The i2CAT model is based on the following key pillars:

• Integrating research and innovation.
• Fostering co-creation in a quadruple helix model (university, company, public administration and users).
• Carrying out activities both in international and local environments.
• Providing infrastructures and advanced experimental platforms, such as the “Industrial Ring” or the “Experimenta Network”.

How can we collaborate?

MATCHING TECHNOLOGY AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

• Transforming technologies and R&D results into value for companies
• Developing market-oriented technology apps
• Adapting technologies to new markets

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO INDUSTRY NEEDS

• Meeting technological business requirements
• Implementing proofs of concept
• Deploying validation and experimental platforms
• Technical cooperation with SMEs
• Leveraging expertise from research activities

FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND NETWORKING

• Managing multidisciplinary contacts and companies to identify technology trends and market opportunities
• Encouraging technological cooperation between companies to reach global markets
• Promoting open Innovation as one of the keys to business success
• Taking advantage of international research partners to start new business partnerships