Tech Transfer - Mobile World Capital

We support scientific projects in the transition from laboratory to market so they become high-impact spin-offs

Who we are

MWCapital occupies a unique space in Europe in the ecosystem of initiatives to help and support the creation of scientific spin-offs. Through the original technology transfer methodology that MWCapital has developed over the last 7 years with The Collider, we are able to support highly innovative scientific projects in their transition from the lab to the market.

What we do

MWCapital works tirelessly to position itself as a leader in transferring innovation to the market and to foster the growth of the deep tech ecosystem.

Our target audience

Corporations

Expand your deal flow with projects from Europe’s most relevant research centres and get closer to the deep tech innovation scene.

Scientists

Create high-potential deep tech start-ups by leveraging the promising results of your scientific research.

Investors

Invest in the cutting-edge technology that is revolutionising business models and be part of the change.

Entrepreneurs

Connect with high-impact deep tech projects and lead them to market and industry; make the leap into the world’s most exciting ecosystem.

Initiatives

The Collider

The Collider is Mobile World Capital Barcelona’s dedicated tech transfer programme that supports scientific and innovative projects in their transition from lab to market.

Call for Technologies

This annual call is aimed at researchers with applied technology projects and marks the start of MWCapital’s advanced technology startup creation programme: The Collider.

Why deep-tech

• These are general purpose technologies with the potential to disrupt markets: AI, Quantum, Cell Therapy and Genomics, Hydrogen, etc.

• They have the capacity to solve societal challenges of common interest: sustainability and circularity; and health.

• Their market access generates positive externalities: skilled jobs, re-industrialisation of regions and technological sovereignty.

Spin-off creation programme (TRL 4-6) – 10 months

Phase 1: Opportunity validation

Assess the feasibility and market potential of scientific projects with industry taking into account: equipment, market, technology, social impact and intellectual property.