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Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Artificial Intelligence ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Artificial Intelligence / Deep Tech / Data Innovation – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona AI & Deep Tech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how artificial intelligence and deep technologies are transforming industries and creating new business opportunities.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Oriol Ribera, this Safari introduces participants to the Barcelona AI ecosystem, one of the most dynamic technology environments in Southern Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how researchers, startups and technology organizations are developing cutting-edge solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven innovation.

Explorers will explore topics such as:

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Deep Tech innovation
Data-driven transformation

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Explorers will explore a key innovation hotspot in Barcelona’s AI ecosystem:

Barcelona Supercomputing Center – home of one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers and a leading research institution in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data science.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at the supercomputing facilities and innovation spaces
Meet startups and innovators working on new AI technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in AI & DeepTech

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how advanced research ecosystems contribute to technological innovation.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging trends in artificial intelligence and deep technologies
understanding how AI research ecosystems operate
connecting with researchers and innovation organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future innovation projects

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for professionals interested in emerging technologies and innovation, including:

corporate innovation leaders
technology strategists
entrepreneurs and startup founders
researchers and academics
public sector innovation managers

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

Barcelona Health Tech Open Innovation Safari

Explore one of Europe’s most dynamic Health Tech ecosystems

Location: Barcelona – Themes: Health Tech / AI for Health – Duration: One Day

The Barcelona Health Tech Open Innovation Safari is a one-day immersive experience designed for professionals who want to explore how innovation is transforming healthcare.

Led by Certified Innovation Safari Sherpa Francesc Saldaña, this Safari takes participants inside the Barcelona Health Hub, one of the most vibrant Health Tech ecosystems in Europe.

During the experience, explorers will discover how startups, researchers and innovators are developing new technologies that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Participants will explore topics such as:

AI for Health
Health Tech
Digital health innovation
Biotechnology

Innovation Safaris allow professionals to experience innovation where it actually happens.

The experience

The Safari combines curated exploration with interactive activities designed to encourage learning, discussion and inspiration.

Participants will:

Exploration walk at Barcelona Health Hub
Meet startups and innovators working on new health technologies
Innovation workshop with other explorers
Participate in discussions about emerging trends in healthcare innovation

This immersive approach helps participants better understand how innovation happens within the Health Tech ecosystem.

What explorers will gain

Explorers will learn and design by:

discovering emerging technologies and innovation trends
understanding how innovation ecosystems operate
connecting with innovators and organizations
generating ideas and inspiration for future projects

Who Should Join

This Innovation Safari is designed for professionals interested in innovation and emerging technologies, including:

corporate innovation leaders
researchers and academics
entrepreneurs and startup founders
technology professionals
public sector innovation managers

Participants from different sectors are encouraged to join and share perspectives.

Join this Open Safari

Limited group to ensure a high-quality exploration experience.

ICFO

ICFO (The Institute of Photonic Sciences) is a world-class research center located in Castelldefels, just outside Barcelona. It is dedicated to the science and technology of light (photonics) and is widely considered one of the top research institutions in Europe.

Key Mission and Research

Founded in 2002 by the Government of Catalonia and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), ICFO focuses on using light to solve global challenges in:

Health: Developing advanced imaging and laser tools for non-invasive medical diagnostics and therapies.
Energy: Researching high-efficiency solar cells and sustainable energy harvesting.
Information Technology: Leading innovations in Quantum Computing, cryptography, and ultra-fast optical communications.

Innovation and Industry

ICFO is highly focused on “knowledge frontier” research that leads to real-world applications:

KTT (Knowledge & Technology Transfer): The institute has a dedicated unit to bridge the gap between lab research and the market.
Spin-offs: ICFO has launched over 15 startups (such as Quside, LuxQuanta, and Sixsenso) specializing in quantum security, environmental monitoring, and biomedical devices.
Graphene Hub: It hosts the Graphene Center, exploring the “wonder material” for flexible electronics and next-gen sensors.

Barcelona Health Hub

Barcelona Health Hub (BHH) is a global reference center for digital health innovation, headquartered in one of Barcelona’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Founded in 2018, it functions as a non-profit association that accelerates the digital transformation of the healthcare sector by connecting startups, health institutions, and corporations.

BHH acts as a bridge between more than 500 members:

Startups: Over 325 emerging companies in fields like telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and wearables.
Corporate Partners: Global leaders such as Siemens Healthineers, HP, Bayer, Grifols, Novo Nordisk, and Vodafone.
Health Institutions: Collaborates with major hospitals like Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and Vall d’Hebron to validate and implement new technologies.
Investors: Includes specialized funds such as Asabys Partners and Ship2B Ventures.

DFactory

DFactory Barcelona is the leading Industry 4.0 technology hub in Southern Europe, serving as an open innovation ecosystem for digital transformation. Managed by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), it brings together multinational corporations, SMEs, and research centers to develop disruptive technologies.

Technological Focus: Specializes in 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, blockchain, and advanced manufacturing.

Pier01 BarcelonaTech

Pier01 is the flagship international technology hub of Tech Barcelona, located in the historic Palau de Mar building in the Barceloneta district. Originally a 19th-century port warehouse, it was transformed into a 11,000 m² innovation campus that Forbes once recognized as one of the top five hubs in the world.

Tech Barcelona is an independent private non-profit association that works to reinforce Barcelona as a model of the international digital and technological ecosystem.

Key Features & Community

Startup Ecosystem: It houses over 100 companies and 1,000+ professionals, ranging from early-stage startups and venture builders to large corporate innovation labs.
Major Residents: Notable entities include The Collider (Mobile World Capital Barcelona’s venture builder) and various incubators.
Facilities: The building features a large coworking area, showrooms, conference rooms, and a famous rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Port Vell.

ALBA synchrotron

The ALBA Synchrotron is a large research infrastructure, located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona). It is a fundamental pillar of the Spanish and European research arena, offering to academic and industrial users a wide variety of state-of-the-art instrumentation.