Detall de la convocatòria

Característiques

Característica
Objectiu de la convocatòria
CRAASH Barcelona is a 3-month acceleration program that supports research teams and startups based in Catalonia in bringing their innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health to market. Projects must be in the life sciences field, covering any disease or pathology, and at TRL 3–6.
Característiques principals
The program is structured into three progressive phases:
  • Phase 1 (Validation) focuses on assessing problem–solution and solution–market fit within the healthtech sector.
  • Phase 2 (European immersion) exposes teams to healthcare ecosystems in Catalonia, Spain, Germany, and Sweden, while strengthening their pitching and communication skills for investors.
  • Phase 3 (US immersion) immerses participants in the United States healthcare ecosystem, supporting them in building valuable international connections.
    • Lloc de presentació
    HMRIB and PSMAR staff who need more information should contact:
    Research Grants and Contracts Office. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003 Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.04.00.
    Carol Barnwell: [email protected] Ext.: 1670
    Marta López: [email protected] Ext.: 1576
    Júlia Vidal: [email protected] Ext.: 1736
    Convocatòria (URL)
    https://www.biocat.cat/es/programas/craash-barcelona
    Informació addicional
    CRAASH Barcelona is free of charge for participants, and the promoters do not take equity. In return, in the event of a successful outcome, a profit-sharing scheme has been established (see Section C of the guidelines).
    Requisits
  • Technology fit: Applications must be projects or startups in the fields of diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health. Drug discovery and drug development technologies are not eligible.
  • Regional fit: Applications must be projects or startups based in the Catalonia Bioregion or have a proven link to the region.
  • Innovation Maturity Level (IML) fit: Projects should be at IML 3 (Proof of Concept) to IML 6 (Initial clinical trials), both included.
  • Team fit: Applicant teams must include at least three members representing three different roles: entrepreneurial, technical, and clinical lead.
    • Durada
    3 months
    Documentació
    Teams wishing to apply must complete the online application form available on the CRAASH Barcelona website.

    Arxius

    Arxiu
    CRAASH Barcelona - Rules of participation - 2026.pdf