Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Description
The UPC is a leading public institution in Europe specialized in engineering, architecture, sciences, and technology. It offers practical, innovation-oriented training in close collaboration with the industrial sector. UPC drives cutting-edge research in digital mobility, smart industrial systems, and net-zero manufacturing. Through projects like i-MovE and Smart Factory, the university develops data-driven solutions for urban transport, connected devices for industry, and CO₂ capture technologies. Its strong ties with companies ensure that research directly addresses real-world challenges, positioning UPC as a key partner for industrial and echnological transformation.
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Is an SME?
Not SME
Address
Jordi Girona, 31 | Spain
Support to projects
Pillars
Net-zero manufacturing & industrial decarbonisation,Digital mobility & smart industrial systems
More info about support
UPC provides advanced R&D in digital mobility & smart industrial systems. Through research projects, it offers a collaborative data platform integrating public-private data for urban mobility, enabling demand estimation, operator shift management, bus route planning, and real-time public transport prioritisation. Moreover, other projects develop connected devices for worker (temperature, noise) and machinery monitoring, enabling predictive maintenance. UPC also researches on AI and Gen AI for connected autonomous vehicles and digital twins for supply chain integration.
Kind of innovation projects we can support
Product innovation projects, Process innovation projects
Advanced technologies
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Digital twins and simulation, Internet of Things, Machine learning, Mobility, Robotics and automation
Services
Digital solutions / IT services, Feasibility studies, Market / business development services, Technical services / engineering support