TECNALIA Research & Innovation

TECNALIA is the largest applied research and technological development center in Spain and a leading innovation organization in Europe. Through close collaboration with industry and public institutions, TECNALIA transforms scientific knowledge into technological solutions that generate economic and social impact. Its mission is to address major societal challenges by fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

Within this framework, TECNALIA’s Health & Food Unit focuses on improving people's quality of life through innovative technologies and research. The unit works on the transformation of healthcare and long-term care systems, healthy food development, safer workplaces, and healthier urban environments. Its activities are guided by key objectives such as personalized healthcare, prevention of chronic diseases through nutrition, the evolution of home-centered care models, and the creation of safer, more comfortable, and accessible living and working environments.

The Health & Food Unit brings together multidisciplinary expertise across areas including functional food ingredients, healthy foods, pharmaceutical development, biomedical products, regenerative medicine, in-vitro diagnostics, medical imaging, digital health, neuroengineering, medical robotics, wearable health and safety devices, and healthy urban solutions.

By integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital health platforms, and medical devices, TECNALIA supports companies and organizations in developing innovative products, services, and solutions that contribute to healthier and more sustainable societies.