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The acceleration and investment readiness program of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech (UPC), Next Frontier Founders, promoted by the UPC with the support of Fractus and the Fractus - UPC Deep Tech Hub, dedicated the session of 16 January to connecting start-ups and spin-offs with possible investors, both private individuals and representatives of companies and entities, to facilitate collaboration opportunities.

Founded by the UPC and the UB three years ago, Virmedex Virtual Experiences SL specialises in training healthcare professionals through simulators based on video games, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. The company has consolidated its international position in Europe, Latin America and the United States, and is now preparing for a second funding round. It received the 15th UPC Research Valorisation Award, organised by the Board of Trustees with the support of Fractus and the Fractus UPC Deep-Tech Hub, among other accolades.

Today at Next Frontier Founders (Fractus–UPC DeepTech Hub), we hosted an Ask-Me-Anything session with a group of CEOs who studied at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya -BarcelonaTech (UPC) and have since built companies in the real world—through real pressure, real uncertainty, and real trade-offs.

A UPC team has developed a ceramic, biocompatible catalyst that captures greenhouse gases and converts them into useful chemicals in a more sustainable and cost-effective way than current technologies. The technology has won the 15th UPC Research Valorisation Award, organised by the Board of Trustees with the support of Fractus and the Fractus UPC Deep Tech Hub, as the best market-ready invention.

Fractus technology specialist Jordi Carol presented the award for the best academic record in the Master’s Degree in Automatic Systems Engineering and Industrial Electronics to Jaume Asensio Bosch during the graduation ceremony of the Terrassa School of Industrial, Aerospace and Audiovisual Engineering (ESEIAAT), held on 28 November at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB).

The Fractus–UPC Deep Tech Hub today announced the successful completion of Emprèn UPC Terrassa’s Demo Day, an event that brought forward the entrepreneurial spirit and technological potential within the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) community. The initiative is a core element of the Hub’s mission to cultivate university-born startups and empower future innovators.

The eight hospitals of the Catalan Health Institute (ICS) have taken a major step forward in cancer diagnosis thanks to AI algorithms developed by the UPC as part of DigiPatICS, a project awarded the 15th UPC Research Valorisation Prize, promoted by the University’s Social Council with the support of Fractus and the Fractus–UPC Deep Tech Hub.

After last summer’s strong performance across three European circuits, the BCN eMotorsport team—supported by Fractus and the Fractus–UPC Deep Tech Hub—is aiming to climb the rankings at FS Germany and to further refine the weight and aerodynamics of its vehicle. These goals were presented during Networking Day, the team’s annual showcase and demonstration event for sponsoring companies and partners, which took place on November 19 at Parc del Fòrum of Barcelona.

In an interview with the outlet, Virmedex researcher and CEO Daniela Tost explains how the spin-off aims to reshape the learning paradigm for healthcare professionals—shifting from passive, observation-based training to hands-on practice that strengthens real-world skills and decision-making. Last week, Virmedex received the UPC Research Valorisation Prize, supported by Fractus and the Fractus–UPC Deep Tech Hub.

The jury of the 15th UPC Research Valorisation Award has recognised DigiPatICS as the best technology transfer project, Permanently Polarized Hydroxyapatite as the best market-ready invention and Virmedex as the best technology-based company. A special mention has also been given to the collaboration between the CDEI and Girbau, focused on the design and simulation of industrial laundry machinery.