The first Barcelona Innovation Awards recognise innovative city talent

The meeting marked the twentieth anniversary of the Associació 22@ Network Barcelona and centred on the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in companies and institutions in the district of Sant Martí.

11/06/2024 19:51 h

Ajuntament de Barcelona

Over 250 professionals and company heads from the 22@ district took part, giving visibility to their potential as a driver for innovation. The event also included a round table on the effects of AI in companies and institutions in the district.

These awards consolidate the city as a leader in innovation and foster cooperation between different stakeholders in both the private and the public sectors. The recognition for the winners demonstrates the huge talent present in the city and reflects the commitment to technological progress, sustainability and social welfare.

Winners of the awards

  • Disruptive Innovation Award: Qilimanjaro-Quantum Tech, Victor Canivell, co-founder and vice-chair.
  • Healthcare and Social Welfare Innovation Award: Rob Surgical, Jaume Amat, CEO.
  • Sustainability Innovation Award: Lobelia Earth, Laia Romero, CEO.
  • 22@ Innovation Award: Universal Robots Tech, Jordi Pelegri, country manager Spain & Portugal.

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