# Catalonia.health

> Catalonia.health is a Barcelona-based nonprofit health and life sciences business association and cluster. Founded as CataloniaBio in 2006, it connects more than 230 companies and knowledge organisations through business partnering, training, investment intelligence, collaborative innovation and sector representation.

- **Founded:** 2006
- **Headquarters:** Barcelona, Spain
- **Products:** Membership and sector representation, Connection Day, Health Investment Study, IMPULS, Healthcare Connection
- **Notable:** CataloniaBio and HealthTech Cluster approved their merger in December 2017; the combined association entered its electoral period in early 2018., Passed 200 members in 2022; current public membership material states more than 230., Connection Day 2026 reported more than 250 professionals, nearly 200 scheduled one-to-one meetings and 33 exhibitors.

## Products & services

- **Membership and sector representation** — Collective representation, networking, committee participation, partner benefits, international event access and coworking access.
- **Connection Day** — B2B event combining partnering meetings, company exhibits, research presentations, investment sessions and a job marketplace. Fourth edition held on 6 May 2026.
- **Health Investment Study** — Annual Catalan health investment analysis produced with EY, published since 2017.
- **IMPULS** — Business growth training and individual mentoring; first completed cohort comprised eight companies and twelve sessions from February to July 2026.
- **Healthcare Connection** — Meetings connecting companies with healthcare institutions and their collaboration models and clinical needs.
- **Infrastructure Connection** — Technical infrastructure visits and expert meetings; the 21 October 2026 Eurecat session covered medical device technologies and facilities.
- **Lessons Learned, UnConference and CEO Council** — Peer exchange formats for sector expertise, management experience and business connections.

## Achievements

- CataloniaBio and HealthTech Cluster approved their merger in December 2017; the combined association entered its electoral period in early 2018.
- Passed 200 members in 2022; current public membership material states more than 230.
- Connection Day 2026 reported more than 250 professionals, nearly 200 scheduled one-to-one meetings and 33 exhibitors.
- Completed the first IMPULS programme with eight companies and twelve sessions in July 2026.
- Accredited by Catalunya Clústers and as an Innovative Business Grouping by Spain’s industry ministry.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Joined RISEMED4EU’s fourth study visit in Maastricht and Heerlen, reported on 14 October.
- **2026-10** — Scheduled Infrastructure Connection at Eurecat for 21 October, including technical facility visits and expert meetings.
- **2026-09** — Announced Laura Iglesias as general director on 14 September.
- **2026-07** — Reported completion of the first IMPULS cohort and convened its five working committees.
- **2026-05** — Held the fourth Connection Day at World Trade Center Barcelona.

## Links

- Website: https://catalonia.health/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cataloniahealth/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CataloniaBioHT
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJfw5eXIt5vwFIViJNCgYA

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Last updated: 2026-10-24