About
Leitat is the oldest technology center in Europe, with over 100 years of history and a benchmark at the national and European levels. It has a team of more than 400 professionals, experts in applied research, technical services, and management of technological and innovation initiatives. Leitat's main mission is to become a tool to improve the competitiveness of the country's companies through innovation and technology transfer. Leitat contributes social, industrial, economic, and sustainable value, offering comprehensive solutions to multiple sectors and areas: health and biomedicine, development of new materials, eco-sustainable production, occupational health and safety systems, waste recovery and utilization of natural resources; industrial interconnectivity and digitalization; green energy; and maximizing energy efficiency. Leitat develops R&D&I projects for companies and institutions, as well as leading research projects with competitive funding from both the European Union and the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities.
Food safety and fraud prevention
Health and nutrition
Biotechnology and sustainability
Digitalisation and process control
Hydraulic technologies in the food sector