The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) is an institution of scientific cooperation formed by seven Catalan frontier research centres committed to creating a collaborative environment of multidisciplinary scientific excellence. By fostering collaboration among its diverse scientific community, BIST plays a leading role in pushing the frontiers of science while becoming a global reference for training outstanding research talent.
The seven reseach centres that compose BIST are:
Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Institute for High Energy Physics (IFAE)
Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)
The seven research centres -each with the highest level of excellence in its area of expertise- are supported by the Government of Catalonia under the auspices of the CERCA institution.
BIST Mission and Vision
The BIST mission is to promote excellent research in a multidisciplinary environment. BIST is committed to the development and training of scientists to maximise science impact in society.
The BIST vision is that societal challenges need to be addressed from a multidisciplinary approach. BIST aims to become an international reference in excellent research through the right combination of approaches, and to improve Catalonia’s competitive position in the global scientific context.
