Astrazeneca Barcelona Hub

AstraZeneca Global Hub

The AstraZeneca Global Hub in Barcelona is one of Europe’s largest and most significant centers for biomedical research and digital innovation. Launched in 2023, it serves as a central point for accelerating the development of next-generation treatments across the company’s main therapeutic areas. 

Core Mission & Operations

  • Biomedical Innovation: The hub focuses on developing new molecules and therapies using a model that combines traditional science with Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and precision medicine.
  • Therapeutic Areas: Research projects target six key fields: Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology, Vaccines and Immunotherapies, and Rare Diseases (supported by its subsidiary Alexion).
  • Clinical Excellence: The center drives over 380 research projects and 190 clinical trials. 

Strategic Investment & Workforce

  • Massive Investment: AstraZeneca has committed €1.3 billion to the hub through 2027.
  • Growing Talent: The hub currently employs approximately 1,600 professionals from 62 nationalities, with plans to reach 2,000 employees by late 2025.
  • Language: As a global innovation center, English is the primary working language.
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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.

Hotspot BHH

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.
ALBA Synchrotron

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.