Barcelona, Spain., September 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Fractus and Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya – have agreed to create BarcelonaTech (UPC). Fractus-UPC Deep Tech HubIt is a center of research activities where deep-tech technologies are designed and developed to develop technological solutions to scientific challenges with high potential and disruptive social impact. Fractus was one of the first spins to emerge from UPC.
Dr. Daniel Crespo, UPC Dean, shakes hands with Mr. Ruben Bonnet, Fractus President and CEO at the UPC facility after the signing of the collaboration agreement.
Fractus-UPC Deep Tech Hub focuses on talent development, training, innovation, research and technology transfer activities, and actively and strategically contributes to the creation of UPC startups and/or spin-offs in established deep tech fields. Through scientific discoveries or technological innovation, with the aim of promoting access to the market. The deep technology field includes the development of disruptive solutions based on deep technologies related to science or advanced engineering, responding to global challenges.
The agreement was signed September 13In UPC Dean Daniel CrespoAccording to Ruben Bonnet, president and CEO of Fractus, the activities of the center are aimed at responding to current challenges through scientific and technological developments and promoting research, innovation and knowledge transfer in such areas. Mobility and Logistics, Materials, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Information and Communication, Biomedical Engineering and Environmental and Energy Technologies . Emerging areas Quantum Computing, Photonics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Robotics, Electronics and Advanced Materials These are some of the focus areas of this center’s activities.
The center’s activities promote the UPC’s R+D+I in the field of deep technology by promoting industrial doctorate degrees, cooperation in research and innovation projects, promoting research lines or expanding workshops. companies, among others. It is also planned to introduce student-focused innovation challenges, awards and forums, as well as postgraduate and master’s courses in this field.
Deep Tech Cluster
UPC is one of the major deep technology clusters. EuropeWith powerful research teams researching and developing technological innovation in this field and many spin-offs and startups like Fractus emerging. By Dr. Charles Bridge – Professor at the School of Telecom Engineering Barcelona (ETSETB) by UPC – and Reuben BonnetThe company is a pioneer in the development of internal antenna technology for mobile phones, tablets and other wireless devices in the Internet of Things, focusing on fractal technology and other new technologies.
About UPC
UPC is a public research and higher education institution specializing in engineering, architecture, science and technology, and is one of the leading technical universities. EuropeIt is characterized by deep penetration in the industry and the manufacturing fabric by transferring the knowledge it generates to companies. It currently maintains relationships with nearly 2,000 companies. It graduates more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 500 PhDs each year, and is one of the universities with the highest job placement for its graduates: 93% are employed shortly after graduation. Similarly, UPC ranks well in major international rankings. On the other hand, it is a leading university in Spain Raising funds for R+D+i projects supported by the Horizon 2020 programme.
About the fracture
Fractus is an early pioneer in the development of internal antenna technology for smartphones, tablets and other wireless Internet of Things devices and maintains an intellectual property rights portfolio of more than 30 inventions protected by more than 120 patents and patent applications. America, Europe And Asia. Among the many awards and accolades the company has received for its innovation, Fractus was named one of the Technology Pioneers of the 2005 Davos World Economic Forum. A red herring Top innovative companies for 2006. It also won the 2004 Frost and Sullivan Award for Technological Innovation and the 2010 Catalan Government National Communication Award in the telecommunications sector. The Fractus team of inventors was a finalist for the EPO European Invention Award 2014. November 2015Fractus was awarded the Academiae Deleta by the Royal Academy of Engineering April 2017 Received “European Inspiring Company Award” by London Stock Exchange and Elite Group.
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