University studies in technologies, audiovisuals, video games, business and health focused on the professional world and entrepreneurship

The Board of Directors of the TecnoCampus University Center informs that the suspension of classes announced last night, as a result of Civil Protection warnings throughout the Barcelona area, will continue throughout today, November 6.

Classes will resume tomorrow, Friday, November 7.

We remind you, once again, of the need to continue to pay attention to weather forecasts and Civil Protection recommendations, as well as to take extreme precautions and avoid any risky situation.

Once again, the Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands has hosted the “Interuniversity Conference 2025” in Barcelona, ​​organized by the Catalan-Balearic Society of Physiotherapy. This event has become a meeting place for Catalan universities, where the best Final Degree Projects of new physiotherapy graduates are presented. 

This year's edition has once again demonstrated the high scientific level and quality of the research projects, showing the emerging talent and commitment to physiotherapy research in Catalonia. Among the participants are two TecnoCampus alumni: Sofía López Hernández, from the Double Degree in Physiotherapy and Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFE), with the work: “Physiotherapy in Early Childhood Education: An intervention project on the relationship between therapeutic exercises of brachiation and crawling with speech development.”; and Guillem Martínez Portugués, from the Degree in Physiotherapy, with the work: “Strength training as an intervention to reduce fatigue in patients with breast cancer in neoadjuvant treatment.” 

As a result of the worsening weather situation and the extension of Civil Protection warnings to the entire Barcelona area, the Board of Directors of the TecnoCampus university center has agreed to suspend classes and all academic activities on Thursday, November 6 until 15 p.m. 

It is necessary to carefully follow the recommendations of the authorities at all times, take extreme precautions and avoid any risky situation. 

On Thursday itself, at noon, the situation will be re-evaluated and information will be provided on whether or not the afternoon class activity will be maintained. 

The challenge corresponding to the TecnoCampus Student Entrepreneurs and Talent Commission was focused on strengthening connections between students to promote networking, active participation and their sense of belonging. The challenges of the company NexTReT consisted of a solution to make it easier for anyone, without technical knowledge, to access and consult reliable and useful public information using natural language. Finally, the challenge of the Chair of Aging and Quality of Life focused on the participation of elderly people in situations of unwanted loneliness in activities and networks that promote their social, emotional and community connection, promoting their quality of life and healthy aging. 

To solve them, the TecnoChallenge brought together 70 students from fifteen undergraduate and master's degrees from the four departments of the TecnoCampus university center. In a previous session, which took place on October 18, fourteen interdisciplinary teams were formed, their members met for the first time and were able to choose together the challenge they would develop during the event. 

On the weekend of October 25 and 26, the teams met again and worked on their solutions following the Design Thinking methodology, to present them at the end of Sunday with a video, a Google Sites and a pitch, before the juries of each challenge. 

The winning teams were: 

• Challenge of the Student Entrepreneurs Commission: The Rising Unity team, formed by Juan Francisco Aguirre (Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Naiara García (Double Computer Science and Video Games), Jan Naranjo (Double AdE and Marketing) and Álvaro Sánchez (Logistics and Maritime Business). 
• NexTReT Challenge, sponsored by EIT Urban Mobility: CivisData team, formed by Jan Bufurull (Marketing and Digital Communities), Domenico Costarella (Management Engineering), Mariona Ferrer (Double AdE and Tourism) and Silvia Sanchiz (Double Computer Science and Video Games). 
• Chair of Aging and Quality of Life Challenge: Segueixo Aquí team, made up of Radu Borosoiu (Double AdE and Marketing), Cristina Carrasco (Double Computer Science and Video Games), Rocío Moreira (Double AdE and Marketing), Hind Mrabet (Double AdE and Tourism) and David Müller (Double AdE and Innovation). Esther Cabrera and Meritxell Puyané, responsible for this challenge, highlighted as determinants in the jury's decision the 360º view of the problem of loneliness, the focus on the elderly person, the gender perspective and the social and community impact of the winning solution. 

In addition, three more awards were presented: one for the TecnoChallenger, awarded to José Torres' student, from the Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation; one for the TecnoChallenger, received by Natalia Gómez, a Nursing student: and to the E. Data team, which stood out for the commitment to sustainability of its members: Francesca Cisterna (Marketing and Digital Communities), Martí Jiménez (Double AdE and Marketing), Alex Romanov (Video Games), Marta Ruiz (Physiotherapy) and Marc Solé (Double AdE and Tourism). 

The day was facilitated by teacher and expert Ana Rodera, alongside Narciso Ruiz and Borja Fernández, from Innovació Col·lectiva. Professors from the four departments joined as teaching mentors and members of the jury.

There was also a special session on EcoCanvas and how to generate sustainable value, with Maria Armiñana, coordinator of the Chair of Circular Economy and Sustainability, thanks to the support of the European Sustain for Future program. 

The event was made possible thanks to the support of the Mataró City Council and the Barcelona Provincial Council, and the collaboration of EIT Urban Mobility.

The ICCST is an International Conference sponsored by the Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society of the IEEE, focused on generating spaces for reflection among the scientific community in the field of advanced security technologies in the field of physical, cyber and electronic security, including research, development, systems engineering, evaluation and case studies essentially, to address the set of current and future challenges facing humanity. 

Professor Espinosa has been an active contributor to this conference for over 25 years, presenting and publishing papers in the fields of Biometric Face Identification in the Visible, Near Infrared and Thermal Infrared Spectrums and Fingerprints through Linear and Non-Linear Image Processing Techniques, including Artificial Intelligence. This set of contributions earned her the John S. Jackson Award in 2012 (Boston, USA).

La Round table "A different way of telling stories: the 'comic book' and its influence on popular culture", organized by the Library of Catalonia on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, was attended by Professor Jordi Ojeda, from the Department of Technology, in an activity that is part of the dissemination project "Comics, Science and Technology" that he directs and which aims to promote scientific and technological vocations in young people and promote debate and the dissemination of science in society. 

The event was moderated by Antoni Guiral, critic, popularizer, screenwriter and comic editor, and was attended by Paco Baena, photographer, publicist and specialist in popular graphic culture of the first half of the 20th century, and Jorge Gard, collector, writer and popularizer specializing in comic books. 

The talk was a parallel activity of the exhibition "A fascinating journey through the 'comic book'" which can be visited in the Exhibition Hall of the Biblioteca de Catalunya until November 22. The exhibition serves to publicize the important donation made in 2021 by the collector Jorge Gard, specifically of more than twenty-four thousand copies of more than a thousand comic book titles published in Mexico and that he had collected over forty years. Ojeda highlighted the importance of private initiative in order to archive and maintain cultural heritage, in this case, associated with the publishing sector, and the importance of the public administration valuing this material and facilitating its dissemination and access.

TecnoKart is an educational innovation project funded by the SQAI, which promotes collaboration between TecnoCampus and the public schools of Mataró, with the aim of working together on the development and improvement of an electric car for the Formula 24 category (11 to 16 years old) of the GREENPOWER competition. 

During the session, held at the center's facilities on October 17, the ESO students, accompanied by teacher Àngel Gallart, learned how to regulate the brakes, repair the wheels and adjust the vehicle's steering, essential skills for setting up the car before races. 

This experience reinforces TecnoCampus' commitment to teaching innovation, collaborative learning and the promotion of technological vocations from an early age.

The award winners were:

• Ruth Olivella Tirados, who won first prize with the photograph entitled “Tenderness”.
• Carla Nuñez Navarro, who won second prize with the photograph entitled “With Flower”.
• Luz Adriana Varela, who won third prize with the photograph entitled “Envejecer Juntos”.

The jury was made up of representatives from the Chair of Aging and Quality of Life, the Communication and Marketing department of the TecnoCampus and the Degree in Audiovisual Media.

This new master's degree joins the already consolidated offer at TecnoCampus in official masters i own titlesThe welcome day brought together the 124 students from thirteen different countries who are studying these degrees in the 2025-2026 academic year. This day served to present the services and opportunities offered by TecnoCampus, as well as to foster a sense of community among the new students.

International diversity continues to be one of the pillars of the TecnoCampus master's programs. The majority come from Spain (62), followed by a significant number of students from China (34). There is also a presence of students from Latin American countries, such as Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico. As well as from Europe, with representatives from the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Italy, and one student from Mexico.

This academic year, two new programs have also been launched: the Diploma of Specialization in Digital Marketing with Artificial Intelligence, with fifteen students enrolled, aimed at training professionals in the application of emerging technologies in the field of marketing and digital communication; and the Master in Continuing Education in Computer Security Applied to Industrial Environments, with the participation of twenty students, designed by the INCIBE Chair in Digitalization and Water Cybersecurity, funded by the European Union NextGeneration-EU, which is jointly taught by the University of Girona Foundation.

The general director of TecnoCampus, Josep Lluis Checa, welcomed the event and then the pitch competition took place in which the three finalist university entrepreneurship projects of TecnoCampus presented their projects in a three-minute pitch: 

• Netjob, a project led by Anna Salcedo, alumni of the double degree in ADE and innovation management and Marketing and digital content. She has developed a marketplace that connects home service professionals with people who have these needs. 
• Aquaflow, a project promoted by Joel Auferil Jubany, a student of the Business Administration and Innovation Management degree. AquaFlow Analytics offers an energy efficiency solution with a comprehensive irrigation monitoring and optimization service for drip and sprinkler farms, which allows water consumption and costs to be reduced. 
• TableStories, presented by Sophia Seidler, alumni of the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. TableStories is a social network that connects people and cultures through gastronomy, offering gatherings to share food and culture and experiences where expert hosts teach specific techniques or dishes. 

The winning project was Aquaflow, chosen by the jury formed by Jose Ramon Martín, director of Bstartup at Banco Sabadell; Alfons Mengual, head of the Connector accelerator; David Rangil, and Anahí Moyano, from TecnoCampus. The prize includes access to the TecnoCampus pre-incubator, two tickets to the Mobil World Congress 2026 and a package of expert advice to accelerate the launch of their project. 

In the second part of the day, with the reverse pitch, it was the investors who took to the stage to present their investment fund. We had Alex Tortosa from Plug and Play Tech Center, Maria Poveda Deltell, from Inveready and Cristina de Ochoa from Grow Venture Partners. 

Finally, the main activity took place, the investment forum, where five start-ups presented their project and their capital demands to investors. Once finished, a networking space was set up so that entrepreneurs could show their products and interact with investors.

The startups participating in this second part of the event were: 

• AIMS MEDICAL Startup presented by its CEO Neus Gimenez. It is a SaaS platform for hospitals that offers a comprehensive solution designed for systematic, universal and automatic screening of oropharyngeal dysphagia. The solution is already validated with 12 Catalan and 3 international hospitals. It is seeking funding for regulatory development and acceleration of sales. 
• WINAHOST. All-in-one platform that helps property owners maximize the profitability of short-term accommodation rentals. Connects with global short-term rental portals offering comprehensive reservation management. They raised €475.000 in 2023 to scale the business model. In 2025 they expect to close the year with €1,2 million. Pol Aracil, co-founder and CEO of the company, presented the startup. 
• MOODEST. Project promoted by Adrià Castany, founder and CEO of the startup. They have developed an AI platform for automating tasks in the human resources departments of companies with 50 or more employees. It manages processes such as helpdesk, onboarding/offboarding, documents with signatures and internal communications. 4) SWEANTY - Smart patch that measures people's sweating and offers personalized hydration plans to prevent dehydration. Aimed at health professionals such as nutritionists and personal trainers to improve the health and performance of athletes and also aimed at company workers and B2C for athletes. Presented by Joan Molins, Head of Strategy and Growth at Sweanty
• COCOPOOL Leading platform in Spain specialized in the hourly rental of private swimming pools and spaces for leisure activities. This 2025 they have validated the business model, transacting €1,1 M, with more than 2700 reservations. The project is presented by its CEO and founder of the company Gerard Xalabardé.

The event, promoted by the Mataró City Council, TecnoCampus and the Eurecat technology center, has become a meeting place for professionals, companies, entrepreneurs and agents in the sector to learn about the latest trends and connect with experts.

This year's program combined conferences by leading voices in innovation, the presentation of a round table, a business case and, finally, the awarding of the Reimagine Textile Awards 2025The event was attended by Sergi Morales Díaz, deputy mayor of Mataró City Council and vice president of the TecnoCampus Foundation, who highlighted the key role played by textiles in Maresme, where it represents 21% of the regional GDP. 

For his part, Francesc Santasusana Riera, vice president of Eurecat, has underlined the role of the technology center as an innovation agent, highlighting the collaboration with the different actors in the sector and the technological capabilities and textile laboratories of the center. 

Francesc Casas, president of ASEGEMA, has called for more textile production in the territory and has highlighted the importance of attracting companies willing to invest in the Maresme. In terms of trends, THE POST FIBER has focused its intervention on the transformation of textile waste into new products, one of the main opportunities in the sector. Artificial intelligence has also been the protagonist in a debate on the use of generative AI, with the participation of representatives of ARTISO AI and TRENDIMENSIONAL. 

As a Business Case, the sponsor gold of the event, Bobo Choses, presented its commitment to recycled cotton, in a presentation by Cecilia Guarás, the brand's sustainability director. In the area of ​​business strategies, digitalization was one of the areas highlighted by David Garcia, executive director of MODACC – Catalan Fashion and Textile Cluster.

As for the awards, in the different categories, they were: 

• Digital business model: TERRA TERRAE STUDIO. Combines fashion and technology to create timeless pieces with a digital passport and foster a digital community of women who share experiences, inspiration and style, connecting the physical and digital worlds. 
• Sustainability and circular economy: NEW PASTURE. New Pasture revalues ​​sheep's wool through design and art, transforming it into functional and sustainable products that provide warmth and well-being. 
• Best functional textile proposal: RITA SONDER. Develops sustainable and resistant technical tights, designed specifically for female climbers, responding to the main challenges of adaptation, performance and durability. 
• Innovation Plus, for the added value it brings to society in innovation and sustainability: NEW PASTURE. 

During the event, a special mention was made to the White Jacket x YesWeSail! project for its contribution to society and its social impact, promoting the autonomy and inclusion of people with visual disabilities. 

The event was sponsored by Bobo Choses, funded by the Barcelona Provincial Council and collaborated with ACTE (European Textile Collectivities Association), ASEGEMA, Modacc (Catalan Fashion and Textile Cluster) and PIMEC.

The objective is for eight start-ups representative of the TecnoCampus innovation ecosystem to be present, so that A public call has been opened. to select them.

The eight selected will have a privileged space to connect with investors, partners or clients from all over the world. This call is aimed at technological or digital startups, especially those that develop or incorporate technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, IOT, Big data, mobile, additive printing, virtual and/or augmented reality and ICT. WEB LINK.

In the 2025 edition, the participating startups were Aims Medical, Cocopool, Drivi Mobility, , Moodest, Sweanty, Scrads, Doole Health, CÄNMA Hydrogen Systems, White Jacket and Mobility Data Nets. 

Sustain4Future responds to the need for higher education institutions to become drivers of change in the face of global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity or social inequalities. The first actions to be carried out at TecnoCampus will be: 

• Sustainability training for teaching and administrative staff. Sònia Llorrens, professor at TecnoCampus and former director of the Circular Economy Chair, will provide practical and applied training to integrate sustainability criteria into teaching, project management and the institution's daily activities.
• Programs for students, who will have the opportunity to work with international teams and explore how sustainability can become a driver of innovation and responsible entrepreneurship. 
• Support for startups that develop sustainable solutions, with access to resources, mentoring and growth opportunities.

At the same time, the connection of these initiatives with the international network of universities and innovation hubs of the project will be promoted, favoring access to training, investment and mentoring on an international scale. Professor Ester Bernadó, project leader at TecnoCampus, together with Marta Carceller, technician of the research support service, participated in Aarhus (Denmark) in a meeting organized by VIA College University, where the lines of work for the coming months were agreed. 

During the day, several companies from Saxony (Germany) —one of the European regions with the greatest tradition and specialization in railway technology— presented their solutions and held bilateral meetings with Catalan companies to explore opportunities for collaboration and strategic alliances.

The event also included the participation of institutional and business representatives who stressed the importance of promoting cross-border projects and shared innovation ecosystems to strengthen the competitiveness of the sector at a European level. The day ended with a networking and catering space, which facilitated the exchange of experiences and direct contact between participating companies, generating an environment conducive to future collaborations. 

Antena TrenLab Mataró  is a joint project of Renfe, the Mataró City Council and TecnoCampus to promote innovative solutions in the field of sustainable mobility.  

The award was presented last Friday, October 3, during the Maresme, Moianès and Vallès Oriental Nursing Conference, a space promoted by the COIB to give visibility to experiences and trajectories that contribute to strengthening nursing and its presence in all areas of society. 

The recognition of “woman of water” is inspired by Catalan popular mythology, where these figures symbolize wisdom, balance, care and connection with nature. In the context of the nursing profession, this distinction represents the transformative force, sensitivity and commitment to the care of people and the environment. With a career spanning more than twenty years of professional and academic experience, Chabrera has been recognized for her leadership in university management and her ability to promote projects that connect training with the real needs of the health system. 

The COIB has highlighted the impact of its work in consolidating a nursing model based on commitment, innovation, research and proximity to the community. The recognition comes at a special time, coinciding with the fifteenth anniversary of the launch of the TecnoCampus Nursing Degree, a milestone that reaffirms the center's commitment to training highly qualified, innovative and committed nurses to people's health.

In New technologies and immersive experiences, the selection is Bath Life by Adrián Carro, Kilian Visanzay, Marco Berrocal, Juan Mayorga and Marc Ruiz, from the subject Videomapping and interactive installations (4th GMA). In Entertainment, two projects have been chosen: The 5 senses, by Raquel Vicente, Carla Martínez, Marina Carrillo, Pablo Menacho, Raul Bagan and Guillem Sardà, which belongs to the subject of Television: production, production and broadcasting (4th GMA); and Rewind, by Eva Vidal, Nairee Bravo, Laia Català, Berta Prats, Alejandro Fernández, Marina García and Mar Muñoz, from the subject Contemporary Television Production (3rd GMA). Finally, in Non-fiction, it has been selected Voices in silence – Matrescence, by Claudia Vizuete and Andrea Lajara, from the subject Creative Documentary: script and directing (4th GMA). 

In addition, the Video Games category includes Mud by Gerard Pagès, Adrià Polanco, Marta Badia, Roger Arboles, Javier Ezquerro and Carlos Molina, from the subject Creation and Development Projects III (Degree in Video Game Design and Production). 

Talent Week is established as the key event to discover new talents and connect them with the professional sector. All projects will be presented from November 24 to 28 at the Disseny Hub Barcelona.

On Monday, October 6, TecnoCampus received a visit from Carlos Crespo, dean of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The day began with an institutional meeting between Crespo and the general director of TecnoCampus, Josep Lluís Checa, during which a letter of intent was signed to establish an international agreement between both institutions.

Subsequently, a guided tour of the campus facilities was carried out, which included the academic and research spaces of the Department of Health such as the Laboratory of Physical Activity, Performance and Health (LARS), the Laboratory of Technological Innovation, Strength and Functional Assessment (LabIT), the Center for Simulation and Innovation in Health (CSIS) and the Gastronomic Laboratory, as well as the facilities of the business park, including ThinkIn 3D, the TecnoCampus additive manufacturing accelerator, and the Antena TrenLab Mataró.

This connection between the University of Illinois Chicago and TecnoCampus has been promoted by the Department of Health, the result of the international research stay of Professor Carla Pérez-Chirinos, member of the research group in Technology Applied to High Performance and Health (TAARS). 

This collaboration opens up new opportunities for the development of joint projects and the strengthening of international ties in the fields of health, innovation and applied research. The main areas of collaboration include, on the one hand, academic programs, with shared initiatives in educational projects, faculty and student exchanges, and visits by guest professors; on the other, research, oriented towards the development of competitive international projects and the promotion of joint research stays; and finally, innovation, development and entrepreneurship, focused on the creation and promotion of international projects.

TecnoCampus has participated in the HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Summit, held from October 16 to 18 in Beijing (China), one of the main international events dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship. This year's edition brought together more than 50.000 participants from 40 countries, 2.000 international investors and 500 exhibitors with cutting-edge projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine and new energies. 

With its own stand, TecnoCampus has made known its training programs, support for start-ups and business growth, and has presented its ecosystem of integration of University, business and innovation. Within the framework of the congress, the general director of TecnoCampus, Josep Lluís Checa, has offered the conference “How TecnoCampus turns research into real-world impact” in the Summit's main auditorium. 

“This participation reinforces the role of TecnoCampus as a connector between university talent and the business ecosystem, and opens up new opportunities for collaboration with top-level institutions and companies,” highlighted Josep Lluís Checa, general director of TecnoCampus. Taking advantage of its stay in Beijing, the delegation —formed by Josep Lluís Checa, Luz Fernández (head of Continuing Education) and Maria Palet (internationalization technician)— has carried out several institutional visits and strategic meetings. Among them, the visit to HICOOL Industrial Park stands out, with whom TecnoCampus has recently signed a collaboration agreement to strengthen the links between both innovation ecosystems. 

Likewise, academic cooperation has been strengthened with the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), with whom they are trying to promote joint academic programs. Meetings have also been held with Catalonia Trade & Investment (ACCIÓ Beijing) and other local institutions, such as the Shunyi District Science and Technology Commission, to explore new avenues of cooperation in innovation and technology transfer. “These collaborations open the door to new opportunities for TecnoCampus start-ups in the Chinese market and for joint research and applied innovation projects,” added Checa. 

This fair is the most important video game fair in the country. At the fair we will find indie studios, well-established companies, such as THQ Nordic - Alkimia, Larian Studios or Anchor Point and publishers such as Devolver Digital. The games that have been presented by TecnoCampus are: Mud, MyTosis -A Life Mission-, Time S*cks, Sunrise, Fabra and Llull and Danger Zone., developed by 2nd and 3rd year Video Games students and 5th year students of the double degree. 

The coordinator of the degree in Video Games, Joan Josep Pons, highlights that participation in the fair "provides contacts and exposure for students' work and the opportunity to participate in activities such as the Talent Job Fair", a joint initiative of the Department of Culture of the Generalitat de Catalunya and the organizers of BCN Game Fest (formerly IndieDevDay) designed especially for students and professionals who want to make their way in the video game industry, and which offers the opportunity to connect with companies that are looking to expand their teams.

Statement from the TecnoCampus university center regarding the strike on October 15th

The unions have called a general strike this Wednesday, October 15, in protest of the serious humanitarian situation in Palestine. On the one hand, CGT, IAC, Intersindical-CSC and COS are calling for a 24-hour stoppage; on the other hand, CCOO and UGT, partial stoppages of two hours per shift (from 10 am to 12 pm and from 17 pm to 19 pm). 

In light of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the TecnoCampus University Center announces that: 

• To respect the university community's right to strike, activities carried out during Wednesday will not be evaluated. 
• Teaching is maintained, on the understanding that some classes may be suspended if the teacher in charge of the subject avails himself of the right to strike. Cordially, Board of Directors of the University Center.