14 September 2022 News Partners

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i4KIDS and Tech Barcelona promote technological innovation in healthcare

14 September 2022 News Partners
  • The collaboration agreement promotes the co-creation of innovative projects focused on the infant and maternity field

Barcelona, 14 September 2022 – i4KIDS, the pediatric innovation network coordinated by the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, and Tech Barcelona, the private non-profit association that supports Barcelona’s digital and technological ecosystem, have reached a collaboration agreement to promote the development of innovative technological solutions in healthcare and integrated care, with a special focus on the infant and maternity field.

For Tech Barcelona, this collaboration is part of its commitment to the health and life sciences sector as one of the strategic axes of the digital and technological ecosystem. In the upcoming months, Pier07, a hub of reference in business innovation that will host corporations, institutions and startups in the sector, will start operating. The building, located at Via Laietana 26, will be available to i4KIDS professionals with the aim of offering a space for co-creation and collaboration between leading clinical environments and the business sector.

For Jaume Pérez, Director of Innovation and Knowledge at Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona, “the agreement will allow us to build a framework of collaboration to encourage innovation in the maternity and infant field, a strategic pillar of the hospital that we promote through our i4KIDS pediatric innovation HUB. Through this networking with Tech Barcelona we want to identify and support those projects that stand out for their ability to generate a change in the health and well-being of children and mothers”.

Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, assures that “in Tech Barcelona’s firm commitment to the health sector, the collaboration between the technological and digital ecosystem of Barcelona and i4KIDS, a benchmark in healthcare and scientific innovation, is a great opportunity to give meaning to technology through solutions that generate a positive impact on children and their families”.

From left to right, the innovation coordinator and 3D engineer, Arnau Valls; the Director of Innovation and Knowledge of Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Dr. Jaume Pérez Payarols; the CEO of Tech Barcelona, Miquel Martí and Corporate Development Director of Tech Barcelona, Mar Galtés.
PHOTO: MARTA PEREZ
4 August 2022 News Partners

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Servihabitat joins Tech Barcelona as Corporate Partner

4 August 2022 News Partners

Servihabitat, a multi-product and multi-client real estate and financial asset management servicer, joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner, as part of its commitment to innovation and digital and technological talent. The incorporation of Servihabitat to Tech Barcelona accelerates access to new models of management and use of technology in the proptech sector, an essential sector in the social and urban transformation in which Barcelona and its digital and technological ecosystem stands as a reference.

The agreement also allows Servihabitat to reinforce its culture based on the transformation of business processes, the expansion of its portfolio of services, the digitisation of its channels, and the improvement in data-driven decision-making, pillars that contribute to the success of the company’s results. The servicer closed the first half of the year with revenues of €1.2 billion, 20% more than in the same period of 2021, and with more than 170,000 assets under management.

According to Josep Manel Ventosa, Corporate Executive Director of Servihabitat, “at Servihabitat we face the challenges of the future by contemplating continuous technological innovation and a policy of attracting and retaining talent as part of our strategy. For this reason, as a leading servicer, we share Tech Barcelona’s spirit when it comes to promoting initiatives that help to promote these values, at a time when they are key to economic and business development”.

For his part, Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, considers that “continuing to add leading companies like Servihabitat, with extensive market knowledge and the challenge of transforming the industry through innovation in technology, seeking collaboration with new partners –entrepreneurs, startups and other corporations– confirms the role of Tech Barcelona as a platform for connection and knowledge for the transformation of traditional industries”.

2 August 2022 News Partners

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Devoteam joins Tech Barcelona as partner

2 August 2022 News Partners

The technology consulting firm Devoteam joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner with the aim of becoming actively involved in the growth of Barcelona as a technology hub of reference in Europe. The agreement strengthens the links of the ecosystem with major international technology operators and brings startups closer to the expertise of the company, which is a reference in cloud services technologies.

The deal is part of Devoteam’s new strategic plan, whereby it expects to reach revenues of €1 billion by 2022, through organic growth and partnerships with key local and national strategic players. Devoteam will also continue its acquisition policy after acquiring Alfun, Clouden, Integrity, Necsia and Nubalia.

For Tomás López, CEO of Devoteam Spain, “joining an association like Tech Barcelona is a big step for us, as we are strongly committed to positioning the city as a benchmark in technology. Barcelona has all the characteristics to achieve this, as it has the infrastructure, institutional and business support and, above all, the talent, which is why, with our experience as a technology consultancy and the drive of Tech Barcelona, we are convinced that we will succeed”.

For his part, Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, says that “more and more international companies are betting on Barcelona and the incorporation of Devoteam expands the possibilities of access to cloud technologies to all players in the ecosystem”.

The French company, a specialist in digital strategy, technology platforms and cybersecurity, has 25 years of experience and 8,500 employees in Europe and the Middle East. In Spain, Devoteam has five offices, where more than 850 employees work.

Tomás López, CEO of Devoteam; Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, and Manuel Galayo, Country Manager at Devoteam G Cloud Spain

 

28 July 2022 News Partners

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Sosmatic joins Tech Barcelona as partner

28 July 2022 News Partners
  • The association that represents Barcelona’s digital and technological ecosystem expands its base of companies representing all technological sectors

Barcelona, 28 July 2022. – The technological assistance company Sosmatic joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner to transfer its expertise in IT problems to the ecosystem of startups and corporations represented by the association. With this alliance, Tech Barcelona expands its base of companies from all technology sectors that join the project to strengthen Barcelona as a digital and technological hub of international reference.

Sosmatic, founded in Barcelona in 1998, offers technological and computer assistance services, either in person or online, 24 hours a day, to resolve doubts and problems that customers may have with the use of their electronic devices. It currently has a team of 400 people who attend to professional and private customers from its operational centre in 22@. The Barcelona-based company, which is committed to developing new solutions to improve its customer service, is involved in an international growth project that will culminate in the second quarter of 2023 with the opening of its new branch in Miami.

“Tech Barcelona is the backbone and driving force behind Barcelona’s digital and technological ecosystem, and Sosmatic has been part of this reality for 24 years now, so it is a logical union of two of the city’s technological benchmarks that will allow us to continue growing and strengthening the ecosystem,” says David Casas, director and founding partner of Sosmatic.

For his part, Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, believes that “it is important to expand our partner base also with companies that provide solutions, which give confidence to startups and corporations when facing their growth”.

[In the image, from left to right: Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona; Ferran Marsal, Business Development at Sosmatic; and David Casas, director and founding partner of Sosmatic. Author: Daniel Aznar]

20 July 2022 News Partners

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Mind the Bridge se une a Tech Barcelona como partner

20 July 2022 News Partners
  • The Silicon Valley-based innovation consultancy firm brings its global vision of innovation ecosystems to Barcelona

Barcelona, 20 July 2022. – Tech Barcelona, the private non-profit association that supports Barcelona’s digital and technological ecosystem, has partnered with Mind the Bridge, an innovation consultancy based in Silicon Valley, to access its global network of innovation connections and boost the city’s technological and digital ecosystem at a global level. With the incorporation of Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner, Mind The Bridge will reinforce its knowledge of what is already one of the leading ecosystems in Europe, and will be able to give it more visibility within its international network.

Founded in 2007 by Marco Marinucci while working at Google, Mind the Bridge was born with the aim of developing the Italian startup ecosystem and building bridges with Silicon Valley. Today, it has offices in San Francisco, London, Milan, Los Angeles, Seoul and Barcelona, and holds scaleup summits in many countries.

Mind the Bridge has published the Tech Scaleup Spain report, together with Acciona and Crunchbase, whose latest edition highlights Spain as a unique case in Europe due to the coexistence of two major startup ecosystems -Madrid and Barcelona-. The report highlights that Barcelona stands out as the main focus of growth and investment, with a total of 306 scaleups and an accumulated $6.7 billion raised since its creation.

For Alberto Onetti, Chairman of Mind the Bridge, “over the past few years Barcelona has become an international hub able to attract the Digital and Innovation Outposts of companies from all over the world. Reasons? A vibrant and growing startup scene, the abundance of international talent, a network mindset. That’s why we decided a few years ago to open an office in Barcelona that today hosts an 10+ international team. For Mind the Bridge joining Tech Barcelona is the natural step for being even more integrated in the local ecosystem and helping make it even more international. That’s why at the top of our to-do list is a joint study on the international companies that have a digital outpost in Barcelona”.

Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, believes that “the ecosystem of startups and corporates in Barcelona must grow together with the global and innovative vision of major international players such as Mind the Bridge, and the experience it can bring from large projects. The presence of the consultancy firm in the American, European and Asian markets allows Barcelona to connect with an extensive network of knowledge and global experience”.

[In the photograph: Francesca Cavanna, Team Lead Innovation at Mind The Bridge, and Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona. Author: Marc Guillén]

12 July 2022 News Tech Barcelona TechUp Nights

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Tech Up Nights Vol. 2 | Ocado Technology & StageInHome

12 July 2022 News Tech Barcelona TechUp Nights

The second edition of the Tech Up Nights was a complete success, gathering a top tech community willing to get to know leading tech projects that are being developed in the city. Pier01 rooftop is the best place to meet, while chatting and enjoying the views. Tech Up Nights is an initiative originally created together with Ocado Technology aiming to involve the leading tech companies in Barcelona. Here you have a recap of the speeches:

 

  • Ocado Technology: Miquel Puig. Is your search engine ready for ANY language? Our story with Japanese.

In this insightful presentation about Ocado Technology‘s search engine, Software Engineer Miquel Puig walked us through adapting the company’s search engine to Japanese. How difficult could it be to extend a search solution that already works in multiple languages to include a new one? An apparently straightforward and minimal effort project turns out to be a significant engineering challenge requiring rethinking and redesigning some of the features. Why? Because the engine was primarily designed with western languages in mind. Miquel explained the basics of Japanese, unveiling some of the complexities this language poses to the search domain and Ocado Technology’s existing system, the solutions implemented, and lessons learned.

This project is one of many exciting projects of Ocado Technology, the global tech player behind the online shopping of 11 of the world’s most forward-thinking retailers. With its origins in the UK in 2000, Ocado Technology is at the cutting edge of technology. The team is excited to be sharing knowledge with the community throughout the Tech Up Nights series. Stay tuned for the next editions!

 

  • StageInHome: Pol Albacar and Pau Domingo. Automatic decoration for your indoor spaces. How we use “magic” AI algorithms to generate unique images and increase real estate sellings.

StageInHome is providing decoration services to facelift properties about to be listed in a matter of seconds and at affordable prices, a fraction of the traditional home staging projects, as it doesn’t need human decorators to drive this decoration process thanks to its patented technology. Machine Learning & Computer Vision Engineers Pol Albacar and Pau Domingo explained how the company’s technological stack pivots mainly on the use of conditional Generative AI Models, but also other AI Models such as Classifiers, Object Detectors and Segmentators which can process and predict relevant information on images that will be useful for the image generation process. Their approach is also fully scalable and most importantly, more sustainable, as some of the projects include ephemeral decoration that will be eventually removed when the new tenants move in.

24 June 2022 News

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Women in Tech – Barcelona’ is launched to place Catalonia on the international map of digital and technological female talent

24 June 2022 News
  • The launch of the Catalan chapter of ‘Women in Tech’ is the result of the alliance between Polítiques Digitals and Tech Barcelona
  • The aim is to maximise the impact and internationalisation of the actions of the DonaTIC Plan and to give global visibility to Catalan female digital talent
  • The general director of Societat Digital, Joana Barbany, will act as host of the global initiative in Catalonia
  • Under the ‘Women in Tech Barcelona’ trademark, events, entrepreneurial activities and training programmes will be promoted

 

Barcelona, 20 June 2022.– Catalonia is now part of the global network of ‘Women in Tech’, an international non-profit organisation with a worldwide presence whose mission is to eliminate the gender gap and promote the access, presence and visibility of women in the technology sector.

As a result of the alliance between the Department of the Vice-Presidency and Digital Policies and Territory, through the Direcció General de Societat Digital, and Tech Barcelona, the Catalan chapter of the initiative was presented today in Barcelona, with a double objective: to give visibility to Catalan female digital and technological talent around the world and to internationalise the actions carried out in Catalonia to promote the presence, empowerment and leadership of women in the ICT sector, such as those included in the DonaTIC Plan, the strategic plan for the country promoted by Polítiques Digitals.

In this sense, for the general director of Societat Digital, Joana Barbany, who will act as the host of the global initiative in Catalonia, the creation of the Catalan chapter of ‘Women in Tech’ “represents a great opportunity to internationalise the DonaTIC Plan and position Catalonia in this great global network, where we can share and exchange experiences and knowledge in the field of promoting and visualising female talent in the digital and technological sector”. Barbany adds that “to move this initiative forward, we have a strategic partner, Tech Barcelona, which will allow us to join synergies with the Catalan digital and technological ecosystem with the common goal of increasing the presence, visibility and leadership of women in this area”.

The network is open to the participation of people or organisations that would like to join it, both to take part in the activities and to collaborate in the initiative as volunteers or mentors. Registration is open from today at this link.

The commitment of Polítiques Digitals and Tech Barcelona to add Barcelona and Catalonia to the Women in Tech network responds, above all, to the coincidence of global and local objectives. The international organisation promotes the empowerment of girls and women around the world, focusing on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5b: achieve gender equality by harnessing technology. To do this, the organisation acts through four areas of focus: events, education programmes, entrepreneurship and social inclusion. Since 2018, Women in Tech’s actions in these four main areas have had a direct impact on more than 200,000 women worldwide.

These same areas are being addressed by different Catalan institutions and organisations, both from the public and private sectors, and for this reason, a commitment has been made to join this association by creating the Catalan chapter in Barcelona: to contribute from Catalonia to fulfil and work towards the objectives of the global Women in Tech and, at the same time, to achieve the specific objectives of the Catalan chapter and maximise its impact.

In this regard, the Catalan chapter’s action plan for this year includes the promotion of events, entrepreneurship and networking activities and mentoring and training programmes under the banner ‘Women in Tech Barcelona’. The expected impact is an increase in the number of girls interested in technology and STEM vocations, in the number of women participating as speakers at international technology conferences and events, and in the number of women in management and leadership positions in the digital and technology ecosystem.

“At Tech Barcelona, we have been working for years to advance towards parity in the technology sector, and being able to strengthen this commitment with a global seal such as Women in Tech and with the institutional support of the Generalitat will allow us to reach our objectives more quickly: to have more women in the community, more expert women and make them more visible”, says Mar Galtés, director of corporate development at Tech Barcelona. “Having role models is fundamental to generate change and we will use our entire structure of activities, community and contents to make this possible”, she adds.

The creation and promotion of the Catalan chapter of Women in Tech is therefore in line with the four action lines of the DonaTIC Plan promoted by the Government through Digital Policies to consolidate and further develop public policies that promote and recognise the role of women in the field of ICTs: making ICTs attractive to the female talent of the future; making women technologists and women-created content more visible; training and empowering everyone digitally; and promoting full and effective participation of ICT women in decision-making and entrepreneurship.

20 June 2022 News

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Women in Tech, join the chapter in Barcelona

20 June 2022 News

If you want to participate in Women in Tech as a volunteer, mentor or user, click here

 

Women in Tech is an international non-profit organisation with the mission of breaking the gender gap and helping women to get involved in technology. The Barcelona chapter is promoted by the Directorate General of Digital Society of the Generalitat de Catalunya and Tech Barcelona. Our objectives will focus on promoting women’s access, presence and visibility in Barcelona’s technological ecosystem and connecting with the international scene.

2 June 2022 News

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Tech Barcelona presents Pier07

2 June 2022 News
  • Pier07 is part of Tech Barcelona’s Urban Tech Campus and will be the hub of reference for entrepreneurship and innovation projects in the health and life sciences sector
  • Tech Barcelona incorporates Núñez i Navarro as a ‘strategic partner’ to attract innovative business projects and technological talent to the city centre

 

Barcelona, 2 June 2022-. Tech Barcelona, the private, non-profit association that represents the city’s digital and technological ecosystem, has presented Pier07, the benchmark hub for business innovation in the health and life sciences sector, together with the Núñez i Navarro group, which will be launched in the last quarter of 2022.

The building, originally built in 1936 and located at Via Laietana, 26, is undergoing a total refurbishment by the Núñez i Navarro team, incorporating sustainability criteria and in accordance with LEED Gold, WELL and WiredScore certifications. The refurbishment of the building will transform both the interior space and its surroundings.

Pier07: the new health and life sciences hub

The space is intended to be a meeting point for all the agents involved in the value chain of the health and life sciences sector -startups, pharmaceutical companies, investors, institutions, universities, research centres, public health system-, and with a special emphasis on the connection with reference clinical environments such as Vall d’Hebron or the Gerencia Territorial Metropolitana Sur of the ICS and the Hospital de Bellvitge. The project has the support and participation of ACCIO, the agency for business competitiveness of the Office of Enterprise and Knowledge of the Generalitat de Catalunya.

“The health and life sciences sector is one of the strategic pillars of the country and the application of technology will accelerate its impact at all levels: citizens, the healthcare system and professionals in the sector,” says Miguel Vicente, president of Tech Barcelona. “The application of transversal technologies, such as devices, apps, software, blockchain, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, Big Data, robotics and virtual reality, have brought together the technology and health ecosystems,” adds Vicente.

Tech Barcelona provides these health sector agents with the transversality of technological knowledge and networking of the whole ecosystem. The Piers concept developed by Tech Barcelona goes beyond the office space, and also involves the generation of activities, networking, content, visits and other actions for the exhibition and visibility of the projects.

Pier07 is a 6,000 m2 building; divided into 8 floors. It will have an auditorium/multifunctional space, terrace for common uses, coworking and private office spaces. The expected delivery date for commissioning will be the last quarter of 2022.

Tech Barcelona’s participation in the Pier07 project has allowed Núñez i Navarro to continue working on the design of buildings conceived for the people who will use them. In this case, the refurbishment has focused on giving importance to light and on recovering the nature of the materials to create a sustainable and comfortable workspace in the heart of the city.

Improving the environment and attracting talent

As part of the launch of Pier07, Tech Barcelona has announced the incorporation of Núñez i Navarro as a strategic partner, with the aim of attracting technological talent, improving the environment and the value of the neighbourhood, as well as promoting quality economic activity in the city centre.

Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, assures that “In Núñez i Navarro we have found a partner that shares our vision of a long-term technological Barcelona. Particularly relevant is the joint will to recover the city centre for innovative and economic activity, making its assets available for the construction of ecosystem projects to ensure the attraction and retention of talent”.

 

The news has been covered by the main media. Here is a summary:

  • La Vanguardia. Inmuebles tecnológicos
  • El Periódico. Tech Barcelona abrirá a finales de año el Pier 07, un centro solo para proyectos de salud
  • The New Barcelona Post. Tech Barcelona ultima su ‘hub’ de Via Laietana, dedicado a la salud
  • Viaempresa. Tech Barcelona ubica un nou hub d’innovació de tech health al centre de la ciutat
  • Metrópoli Abierta. Tech Barcelona abrirá en otoño el centro ‘health hub’ de Via Laietana
  • El Nacional.cat. Tech Barcelona prepara l’obertura d’un nou hub per a la innovació al sector salut
  • Europa Press. El Pier07 de Tech Barcelona se activará a finales de 2022 y podrá acoger a 500 trabajadores
31 May 2022 News Partners

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Opentrends joins Tech Barcelona as Corporate Partner

31 May 2022 News Partners
  • The technology consultancy specialising in digital transformation solutions has offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Kerala and Silicon Valley
  • The company brings its experience in technology projects in strategic sectors for the ecosystem such as education, retail, mobility and fintech

Barcelona, 31 May 2022 – Opentrends, the technology consultancy specialised in digital transformation solutions and smart cities, joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner. With this alliance, the non-profit association strengthens its commitment to bring together and connect the main trends and technological solutions that underpin strategic sectors of the ecosystem such as education, retail, mobility and fintech.

Opentrends, which focuses on supporting companies in need of digital transformation, was founded in Barcelona in 2004 and currently has a team of more than 400 professionals located in its four offices – Barcelona, Madrid, Kerala and Silicon Valley. The consultancy firm has experienced growth of more than 20% since the start of the pandemic, thanks to the development of projects such as the management platform for the Barcelona Low Emission Zone (ZBE) and the identity validation system for the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC).

In the statement of Juanjo Giménez, CEO and founding partner of Opentrends, “Tech Barcelona is an independent association that works to position the city as a benchmark on the international technology scene”. “Its strategy, focused on driving the transformation of economic models and generating an innovation ecosystem, fully coincides with ours, aimed at providing companies and public bodies with the efficiency and competitiveness they need through digitisation”.

For his part, Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, assures that “the technological transformation of cities involves putting the citizen at the centre, understanding their needs and using the right technology to achieve this. The alliance with Opentrends is key to achieving this and anticipating the changes of the future”.

 

From left to right: Paula Serra, Project Manager & BI at Tech Barcelona; Xavi Buscallà, founding partner and CEO of Opentrends US; Juanjo Giménez, CEO and founding partner of Opentrends; and Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona.

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