2025 in perspective: a year of strategic execution
2025 was a year of consolidating Biocat’s new strategic cycle and projecting the BioRegion of Catalonia as a benchmark health innovation ecosystem in Europe. After 2024 was marked by the activation of key projects like PASS, the Advanced Therapies Network and PRECISEU, 2025 allowed for progress in the operational rollout of these initiatives and in strengthening their impact on the healthcare system, business fabric and international capacity of the ecosystem.
Summary of the most noteworthy topics of the year
This year, the report is structured more in line with Biocat’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan, in order to more visibly connect the actions carried out and the objectives guiding the organization’s activities. So, the main projects, programs and activities have been organized around the major lines of action for this phase: innovation acceleration and adoption, advanced therapies, BioRegion of Catalonia projection and influence, talent, and digital transformation of the healthcare system. This structure allows us to better explain the impact of Biocat’s activity as a whole and to connect each initiative to a specific strategy.
The data and activities presented in this report are a summary of everything carried out from January to December 2025. For more exhaustive information, check out the News section of this website and filter by type of content and date.
Acceleration, training, transfer and innovation access to the healthcare system
Biocat bolstered acceleration, training, transfer and innovation access to the healthcare system by rolling out PASS and INNOPASS, new programs and investment tools, as well as initiatives to drive talent, transfer and the growth of BioRegion startups.
PASS Program: pilot program completed, PASS Day and first INNOPASS call launched
The programme has continued to establish itself as a pioneering initiative to facilitate the adoption of innovations with a high potential impact within the public healthcare system.
8th edition of CRAASH Barcelona program
With eight new innovative teams from Catalonia, two more than in the previous edition, and collaboration with the i4Kids network as the main new feature.
4th edition of Tech Transfer Day
The leading meeting point for technology transfer offices, research centres, universities, hospitals, health research institutes and organisations supporting health innovation in Catalonia.
Health Investment Portal launched
A strategic matchmaking tool designed to increase the visibility of investment and collaboration opportunities generated in the BioRegion of Catalonia.
10th edition of d·HEALTH Barcelona
The training programme has established itself as a pioneering and leading initiative in Catalonia and Europe for developing entrepreneurial talent in health innovation.
Participation in BREATH and BRIDGE European projects
Aimed at strengthening key areas for the future of health innovation and biotechnology.
Other acceleration, transfer and investment initiatives with Biocat support and/or collaboration
Such as the BCN Health Booster accelerator, the EIT Health Start-up Amplifier programme, the Market Access Support Program 2025 and the 35th edition of the Barcelona Healthcare Investment Forum.
Development of the advanced therapies hub
Biocat consolidated development of the advanced therapies hub by rolling out ATMP Catalonia, launching ATMP Catalyst and strengthening European alliances in personalized medicine, positioning Catalonia as a benchmark ecosystem in advanced therapies.
Strategic push for advanced therapies in Catalonia
Through the rollout of ATMP Catalonia, the launch of ATMP Catalyst and the organisation of ATMP Day.
PRECISEU program
Biocat continues to coordinate the major European project on personalised medicine by promoting various initiatives and organising activities.
1st edition of Advanced Therapies Europe in Barcelona
One of Europe’s leading meeting points in the field of cell and gene therapies.
International ATMP alliances and missions
With institutional participation in the European Parliament, the leadership of an institutional delegation to Sweden within the framework of ATMP Catalonia, and the coordination of a European debate in the context of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
The BioRegion’s international projection and Biocat’s influence
Biocat strengthened the BioRegion’s international profile and its capacity for influence with the BioRegion Report, Barcelona Health Innovation Week, by taking part in major global congresses and by hosting international events and delegations that connect Catalonia with leading health ecosystems.
10th edition of the BioRegion of Catalonia Report
A significant milestone in the history of this benchmark study compiled by Biocat since 2009.
3rd edition of BHIW
With 55 activities hosted by 52 organizations, showing the initiative’s sustained growth over previous editions.
BIOSPAIN 2025 held in Barcelona
It achieved a significant scale, with 2,400 attendees, 1,065 participating organizations, delegations from 34 countries, 4,500 partnering meetings and 250 exhibitors.
BioRegion takes part in major international fairs and forums
Biocat promoted and supported Catalan participation in leading events like the BIO International Convention, 4YFN, RESI Europe Barcelona and Health Tech Forward.
Other forums, congresses and international delegations
They continued strengthening the international projection of the BioRegion of Catalonia.