The Business Development and Innovation Area at IDIBELL is backed by over 15 years of experience in the biomedical sector. It offers high-quality services certified under UNE 166002:2021. This area has expanded IDIBELL’s project and service portfolio and launched new internationalisation strategies, positioning IDIBELL among Spain’s top research centers. The area also provides services to other research institutes and external companies. The area comprises three specialized units:

• Innovation Unit: Supports the valorisation of innovation projects, manages the patent portfolio, promotes early-stage industry alliances, and fosters a culture of innovation. It develops business cases, protection strategies, and roadmaps, and evaluates projects for market potential.
• Business Development Unit: Establishes industry collaborations, supports spin-offs, and negotiates licences. It oversees agreements with external partners and identifies new business opportunities and exploitable results.
• Regulatory Unit: Provides expert guidance on regulatory pathways for health innovations, ensuring compliance and de-risking technology transfer processes.