WHAT WE DO Research & Innovation With over two decades of experience, i2CAT is a key player in the European research and innovation ecosystem for advanced digital technologies. Introduction Areas and sectors Programmes Projects Publications News The centre has participated in over 135 European projects, securing more than €36 million in funding from the European Commission since 2006. According to the latest report from CDTI Innovación (Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain), i2CAT ranks among Spain’s top 15 research institutions for participation in Horizon Europe (2021–2023). During this period, the centre secured 24 projects worth over €10 million. i2CAT stood out in Cluster 4 ‘Digital, Industry & Space’, leading 20 projects and attracting nearly €9 million, making it the 5th most-funded research centre in Catalonia for this cluster. In the 6G SNS JU programme, i2CAT ranked 3rd in Spain by participation, with 10 projects receiving over €4 million in funding. The i2CAT Research Centre prioritises digital transformation. Based on its expertise in international participation in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) research and development initiatives, it aims to invigorate both social and productive sectors. Fostering collaboration with private organisations drives market innovation, ensuring that cutting-edge technological advances empower companies to thrive and create meaningful solutions and products. Interested in Research & Innovation? Areas & Sectors Connecting research, innovation and society through impactful collaborative programmes. Research areas Social Impact We emphasize a human-centric approach to technology design, ensuring that our advanced digital solutions address real societal needs and improve lives. Immersive & Interactive Multimedia Technologies Researching on the crossroad of immersion and interaction. Space Communications Space at i2CAT means communications. We research technologies that contribute to creating a new paradigm: access to connectivity anytime, anywhere. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fostering the adoption of the Big Data-driven philosophy in the era of Artificial Intelligence. Smart Networks & Sevices 5G/6G i2CAT is leading in the research and development of 5G and 6G technologies at a local and International scale. Sectors Media At i2CAT, we transform cutting-edge academic research into interactive and immersive experiences that empower users across sectors. Sustainability At i2CAT, we develop strategies that make digital technologies more sustainable without compromising their efficiency or innovation capacity. Industry 5.0 We envision Industry 5.0 as a new industrial revolution that fosters human-centric, resilient and deeply sustainable manufacturing environments. Digital Health For i2CAT, innovating in the healthcare sector begins with a commitment to a more connected, personalised, and efficient healthcare system. Telecoms Infraestructure i2CAT stands at the forefront of mobile telecommunications as a 5G+/6G Centre of Excellence dedicated to solving complex technical challenges. Autonomous and Connected Mobility The i2CAT team works to transform mobility into an intelligent, cooperative, and human-centric service. Space Space at i2CAT means communications. We research technologies that contribute to creating a new paradigm: access to connectivity anytime, anywhere. Digital Administration We research and develop technologies that help public institutions evolve into smarter, more efficient, and more inclusive service models, turning innovation into real public value 0 + Researchers 0 Active competitive projects 0 Publications 0 Research Groups Work at i2CAT Are you a curious mind? i2CAT is looking for you! Would you like to connect with cutting-edge technology? Develop your career within a challenging, innovative and flexible environment where employees can foster and develop their professional careers in a multicultural team. Talent Research & Innovation Projects Fi Personal Novel 2025 – Estel Ferrer View project SAGE-HUB View project 6GENABLERS: SP3: Trust, Privacy & Security for 6G View project 5GSmartFact View project DIH4CAT View project FORGING View project XRECO View project PoDIUM View project XGain View project Plan de promoción de estudios de Telecomunicaciones y atracción de talento View project More Projects Research & Innovation Publications Cellular-enabled Collaborative Robots Planning and Operations for Search-and-Rescue Scenarios CloudRIC: Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) Virtualization with Shared Heterogeneous Computing Leonardo Lo Schiavo, Gines Garcia-Aviles, Andres Garcia-Saavedra, Marco Gramaglia, Marco Fiore, Albert Banchs, and Xavier Costa-Perez. 2024. CloudRIC: Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) Virtualization with Shared Heterogeneous Computing. In Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking (ACM MobiCom ’24). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 558–572. https://doi.org/10.1145/3636534.3649381 C-SLA-MLO: Enhancing SLA Compliance in Industrial Wi-Fi through Cooperative Multilink Operatio Suneel Kumar, Daniel Camps-Mur, Eduard Garcia-Villegas, C-SLA-MLO: Enhancing SLA Compliance in Industrial Wi-Fi through Cooperative Multilink Operation, Internet of Things, Volume 27, 2024, 101269, ISSN 2542-6605 (OJCommS) Enhancing Satellite Non-Terrestrial Networks Through Advanced Constellation Management: Optimizing In-Orbit Resources for NB-IoT More publications Research & Innovation Latest news October 29, 2025 Strategic Partnership to Pioneer Optical Communications in Space Read more October 28, 2025 A pilot on V2X-Enabled Collective Sensing demonstrates enhanced vehicle perception capabilities Read more October 27, 2025 From orbit to Earth: i2CAT brings the connectivity of the future to SCEWC 2025 Read more July 22, 2025 i2CAT joins forces with Airbus GeoTech and GPA Innova to pioneer the next generation of HAPS payloads Read more July 7, 2025 i2CAT drives global connectivity and technology transfer at the New Space Economy Congress 2025 Read more June 12, 2025 i2CAT and Applus+ IDIADA consolidate their collaboration in the field of mobility Read more June 11, 2025 i2CAT Showcases Pioneering 6G Research and Innovation at the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025 Read more June 10, 2025 Bridge the Rural Digital Divide: The EU Project XGain Launches the Knowledge Facilitation Tool Read more May 27, 2025 The Montsec Observatory expands its capabilities with the installation of a new telescope Read more May 23, 2025 i2CAT collaborates in ETSI’s new SDG OpenOP to shape the future of 6G testbed federation Read more More news
