Fundación Fraunhofer Spain ResearchFundación Fraunhofer Spain Research
The Fundación Fraunhofer Spain Research (Fraunhofer Spain) is a non-profit private Spanish Foundation, established as an affiliate of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Europe’s leading organization for applied research. Its mission is to conduct independent research activities, including training, knowledge dissemination, and technology transfer. These activities range from basic research to prototype development and small-scale production, strengthening the internationalization of applied research and connecting academia with productive sectors.
A Driving Force in Innovation
Fraunhofer Spain Research has launched its first program in applied bioengineering for health: the Fraunhofer Center for Applied Theragnostics (Fraunhofer CAT). This initiative is dedicated to developing innovative diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tools within the field of precision medicine. The program aims to generate significant academic, industrial, and healthcare impact, ultimately contributing to societal well-being.
Research of Practical Utility
Legally dependent on Fraunhofer Spain Research, the Fraunhofer CAT program focuses on research and knowledge transfer for the design, modeling, and optimization of diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic processes. Positioned as a cornerstone in bringing together research laboratories, clinicians, and the biotech industry, the center aims to ensure patients benefit directly from theragnostic approaches.
Integrated within a highly dynamic ecosystem, Fraunhofer CAT will invest in advanced interconnected diagnostic technologies and novel therapies, delivering products and services that strengthen the competitiveness of the Biotech and MedTech sectors, while enhancing the sustainability of universal public healthcare through the development and adoption of personalized therapies.
Fraunhofer Spain was founded by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the largest organisation for applied research in Europe, with the economic support of Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades) and Barcelona City Council (Ajuntament de Barcelona) and the first Fraunhofer CAT program with the economic support of Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya) and the academic collaboration of Barcelona University, Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering ( Fraunhofer IBMT).
