Josep Martrat Sotil

Director of Innovation with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact research and innovation projects in the IT and Telecom sector. I guide the strategic innovation lifecycle at i2CAT Research Center, shaping EU R&D strategy and overseeing R&D&I transfer, product conception, and IP protection. With most of my career in private industry, I specialize in turning cutting-edge research—including Software Networks, Open RAN, Edge-Cloud, Applied AI, Quantum Networks, and Cybersecurity—into differentiated market offerings and viable deep-tech ventures. I have a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, promote strategic thinking, and build strong relationships with partners and customers. Proactive and collaborative, with solid technical expertise in 5G private networks, AI-driven solutions, and cybersecurity in distributed systems. I hold a Telecommunication Engineering degree from UPC (1999) and completed the executive program for business leaders at HEC Paris (2023).