To further strengthen the innovation mindset of the BIST Community, and with the support of the BIST institutional board member Fundació Banc Sabadell and the leadership of the BIST Innovation Commission, BIST is launching the BIST Catalysers programme. BIST Catalysers offers a 92-hour training programme featuring specialised sessions and workshops on innovation-related topics, including fireside chats, a multidisciplinary innovation exercise and a visit to an innovation hub.
The kick-off event of the programme will take place at the Auditorium of the Banc Sabadell Headquarters on October 3, 2025.
Programme:
10.00h Institutional Welcome
Sonia Mulero, Banc Sabadell Foundation Director General.
Eduard Vallory, Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) Director General.
10.10h Catalysers Programme Overview
Berta Gumí, BIST Head of Strategic Programmes.
10.25h Gate2Brain, An Entrepreneurial Journey Towards Patients
Meritxell Teixidó, CEO & co-Founder of Gate2Brain.
10.55h Flash Meet the Catalysers
Facilitated by Iolanda Marchueta, Independent Consultant
11:35 Closing and coffee
Bus transportation is facilitated from/to Barcelona city (Plaça Francesc Macià). Parking is also available.
Attendance by invitation. Please contact Berta Gumí (bgumi@bist.eu) for further information.
