Catalonia's largest technology centre, Eurecat, plays a pivotal role in advancing smart city innovation across Spain and contributing to the broader European smart city landscape. It achieves this by providing applied research and innovation services, specialising in key areas such as data and artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, the Internet of Things (IoT), and sensor technologies. With a workforce of between 501 and 1000 professionals, Eurecat acts as a crucial bridge between research and practical application, collaborating extensively with companies and public institutions.
Eurecat's contributions encompass a wide range of smart city solutions, including predictive maintenance systems for urban infrastructure, advanced environmental monitoring platforms leveraging IoT sensors, and the implementation of smart manufacturing processes designed to enhance urban sustainability. Furthermore, Eurecat actively participates in EU Horizon projects, focusing on bolstering urban resilience and developing innovative approaches to address the challenges faced by modern cities. By fostering collaboration and driving technological advancements, Eurecat significantly contributes to the development and deployment of effective and sustainable smart city solutions at a national level, while simultaneously enriching the European knowledge base through its participation in collaborative research initiatives.