A sustainable cosmetic and a medical diagnostic app for developing countries among the eight outstanding projects of UIC Barcelona at 4YFN
The Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) has closed its participation in 4YFN25, held as part of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), with the presentation of eight innovative projects in its stand that highlighted solutions in the field of health, sustainability and technology. Among them, the first single-use solid cosmetic with skin packaging, developed by the Bioengineering Institute of Technology (BIT), and the MedBrain mobile app, designed to support medical diagnosis in developing countries.
The rector of UIC Barcelona, Alfonso Méndiz, visited the university stand to learn about the projects presented first-hand. The rector held meetings with the representatives of each project. "I am proud to see how our researchers and alumni are developing solutions that are not only innovative, but also have a real impact on society," said the rector. "These projects reflect UIC Barcelona's commitment to academic excellence and knowledge transfer."
UIC Barcelona has also presented other research projects that attracted attention due to their impact in the field of health. Spinertial, a device for the prevention and rehabilitation of cervical injuries, allows patients to exercise independently and facilitates the work of specialists in clinical settings. Nanobesity, a nasally administered nanomolecule, regulates appetite and insulin resistance, offering a non-invasive solution to fight obesity and diabetes.
Finally, Microbiome to Cure Acne reduces the dependence on antibiotics in the treatment of acne by identifying a bacteria that inhibits the causative agent of this condition, providing a more sustainable and effective alternative.
In addition to Biomelt and MedBrain, UIC Barcelona also presented other start-ups led by alumni, who have transformed their ideas into innovative solutions with social and economic impact. Among them, Diip AI stands out, a DeepTech startup that offers solutions based on artificial intelligence to optimise construction budgets in the construction sector, reducing operating costs by more than 50%.
Another project, Additive Spaces, founded by former architecture student Jesús Subirana, has developed a construction system based on 3D printing technology, combining sustainability and customisation. Finally, Brickbro, promoted by ADE alumnus Guillermo Preckler, presented a platform that helps companies optimise their real estate strategies, improving efficiency and reducing risk in decision-making.
Research at UIC Barcelona is structured around two strategic pillars encompassing all multidisciplinary research conducted within the University’s scientific community: “Health and comprehensive care” and “People and social innovation". UIC Barcelona has 16 business chairs, 5 business classrooms, 5 research institutes and 3 university clinics. The extensive research talent at the University means that there are currently a hundred competitive projects and 12 patent families under way.