The "Institut Univ. de Cičncia i Tecnologia" (IUCT), is a Centre for Technological Innovation and Development, dedicated to scientific research, technological development, scientific services and education, the objective of which is the development, implementation and promotion of new technologies and products for the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Fine Chemicals, Environmental, Biotechnological and related sectors. Throughout its history, IUCT has accumulated a great deal of experience in working with companies from these sectors, developing all types of specific projects.

IUCT's activities are based on 3 divisions, which offer a complete service to companies, leading to technological improvement and to increasing the competitiveness of the companies:
  • R&D&I Services
    1. Bespoke R&D&I Services
    2. Development of the Centre's own R&D&I projects in order to sell or transfer the final result.
  • Analysis and Technical Assessment Services
    1. Analysis Services in various scientific areas.
    2. Consultancy in technical fields.
  • Educational services or specialised training
    1. Conferences and training tailored to companies' requirements
    2. Seminars, conferences and open training in areas of scientific knowledge
IUCT's ultimate aim is to help to increase the competitiveness of companies within their sector, offering them access to technological development and to innovation in a highly professional manner and at accessible costs, which in turn are fundamental to the sustainability of companies in the medium term.

Research and Development Projects for Industries
  • R&D&I projects tailored to companies' requirements.
  • Management of grants for undertaking research projects together with companies.
  • Projects supported by governments: European, state and regional.
  • Multidisciplinary research and development platforms:
      S-DIF (Pharmaceutical Development and Innovation Service)
      S-DD (Drug Discovery Service)
      S-OPQ (Chemical Processes Optimising Service)
  • Areas of Action:
      Area of Analysis
      Area of Chemical Synthesis
      Area of the Environment (Technical Development)
      Area of Microbiology
      Area of Pharmaceuticals
      Area of Industrial Safety and Quality
  • GPS service for optimising the implementation of a risk prevention system..