UPC remains the leading university in Catalonia for generating science- and technology-based companies, and the second in Spain, according to the report ‘El ecosistema de spin-off deep tech en España...
UPC, the leading university in Catalonia and second in Spain for creating deep-tech spin-offsUPC, the leading university in Catalonia and second in Spain for creating deep-tech spin-offs
The start-up reached the final of the University category with a platform that automates the coordination of drone operations.
Durbec Aero, a project driven by UPC, finalist in the Santander X Spain Awards 2026Durbec Aero, a project driven by UPC, finalist in the Santander X Spain Awards 2026
The Parc UPC has organised an event today at the RDIT Building on the Baix Llobregat Campus for the companies housed in the building to establish synergies with one another and connect with the UPC's...
The Parc UPC holds a Welcome Coffee in Castelldefels to foster synergies among the companies in the RDIT buildingThe Parc UPC holds a Welcome Coffee in Castelldefels to foster synergies among the companies in the RDIT building
The University will take part from 3 to 5 November and will also host the Deep Tech Investment Readiness session, organised as part of the Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub’s Next Frontier Founders programme.
15 UPC start-ups and spin-offs to take part in the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit 202615 UPC start-ups and spin-offs to take part in the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit 2026
UPC is taking part in the 22nd edition of this international Banco Santander programme, which offers twelve weeks of free entrepreneurship training. Applications are open until 10 December.
Applications open for Santander X Explorer to validate your business ideaApplications open for Santander X Explorer to validate your business idea
We attended the seminar 'RM Framework: Adoption of the European framework for career development in research management in Catalonia', organised by the Department of Research and Universities and...
Towards a professional career in research managementTowards a professional career in research management
ETSEIB hosted the 2026 Patent Day, focused on industrial property strategies and real-world experiences in the valorisation of research projects.
UPC brings together experts and researchers to discuss how to protect and transfer industrial technologiesUPC brings together experts and researchers to discuss how to protect and transfer industrial technologies
Eight start-ups and four spin-offs linked to the UPC community have been selected to participate in this year's edition of Next Frontier Founders (NFF), the programme that connects technology with...
Twelve UPC companies prepare for investment with the new edition of Next Frontier FoundersTwelve UPC companies prepare for investment with the new edition of Next Frontier Founders
A delegation led by the Rector of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande recently visited UPC, with which it has already filed a joint patent application.
UPC and FURG strengthen collaboration in innovation and technology transferUPC and FURG strengthen collaboration in innovation and technology transfer
On 17 September, the Committee met at the Rectorate to review its work and set priorities for the new academic year, at a time when the number of assessment requests continues to grow and its remit...
The UPC Ethics Committee meets to set priorities for the new academic yearThe UPC Ethics Committee meets to set priorities for the new academic year
Events
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The information session on the 2026 call for research, development and innovation (RDI) projects of the Spanish State Research Agency (PID2026) will take place on 29 October 2026.
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Reference global congress in urban innovation and smart cities.
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An international benchmark event dedicated to deep technology (deep tech) and technology transfer.
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HealthTech2030, Xartec Salut's annual event on innovation in healthcare technologies, devotes its 2026 edition to "the architecture of a healthier longevity". In Gaudí's commemorative year, it...
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Tips for tackling an R&D project
A collection of audiovisual capsules aimed at teaching and research staff, and individuals managing R&D projects at UPC, explaining, based on their experience, key aspects to consider when developing, executing, justifying, and disseminating a research and innovation project.