WORLD HEALTH DAY
Our office in Catalonia, Spain, celebrates World Health Day by highlighting its key role in securing funding for health innovation
On April 7th, Zabala Innovation’s Barcelona office marked World Health Day with a special event showcasing the health-related projects the team has been working on in recent years. Through these initiatives, we actively contribute to innovation in the health sector, collaborating with a range of organizations to create solutions for some of the most pressing challenges.
With a 40% success rate in securing European project funding, the Barcelona office has helped clients obtain more than €30 million in health-related grants. Moreover, nearly a quarter of all national project proposals handled by the office relate to healthcare, demonstrating a strong and ongoing commitment to the sector.
We work closely with universities, public institutions, and health companies to foster research, digitalization, and sustainability through innovation. Key partners include: Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, a biomedical research center based in Barcelona; FENIN, the Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies; Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital (SJD), a leading pediatric hospital; IRBLleida, the Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida; VHIR, Vall d’Hebron Research Institute; and Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, a top-tier academic and clinical hospital. Together, we work to create more efficient and accessible solutions to improve people’s quality of life.
Felipe López, Director of the Barcelona office, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of research and development (R&D) in the health field—especially during times of major global challenges. He noted that collaboration and innovation are key to building stronger, more equitable health systems for future generations.
Team members then presented several representative projects they have worked on. Each pitch offered insights into the goals and impact of these initiatives:
The event took place outdoors at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, a former hospital complex in Barcelona and UNESCO World Heritage Site that symbolizes the intersection of health history and innovation.
Margarita Alvira, leader of the national Food, Biology, Health and Chemistry team, explained how R&D projects, though often seen as abstract, have real and direct impact on global health. Innovation has the power to turn complex challenges into tangible solutions that improve lives.
Jaume Cot, head of European projects in Barcelona, reflected on the importance of giving visibility to these projects both internally and in external contexts.
This World Health Day was an opportunity to reaffirm Zabala Innovation’s commitment to global health improvement. Through collaboration, research, and technology, we remain dedicated to tackling current health challenges and building a healthier future.
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