The University of Barcelona presents its most innovative projects at 4YFN at the Mobile World Congress
The University of Barcelona (UB) will return to 4 Years From Now (4YFN), the platform dedicated to start-ups and entrepreneurship at the Mobile World Congress, which will be held at the Gran Via Fair in Barcelona from 3 to 6 March.
Within 4YFN, the UB will have its own space – specifically, 8.1C23 – where it will present some of its most innovative projects with the greatest potential for transfer. The aim is to showcase the most relevant technological innovations in order to grow and make itself known on a global stage.
The University will participate in this space through the Bosch i Gimpera Foundation, the UB’s knowledge and technology transfer office, which is responsible for promoting the creation of spin-off companies among research staff, and StartUB!, the unit for innovation and the promotion of entrepreneurship among students.
The university technology spin-offs and start-ups that will be taking part in the event on 3 and 4 March are:
Spin-offs:
– Colorsensing. Works to reduce food waste by developing a smart packaging solution that detects damaged packaged products before they reach the consumer.
– Log Meal. Uses artificial intelligence-based technology for food recognition and nutritional analysis through images.
– Oniria Therapeutics. Focuses on the development of targeted therapies to eliminate tumour cells that persist in conventional treatments and are responsible for the progression of cancer to fatal stages.
Start-ups:
– CellFlow. Develops medical devices based on lab-on-a-chip technology for the efficient separation of blood cells. Its technology improves diagnostic processes and therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine.
– Ludens Studio. They help incubators to improve recruitment, retention and monitoring of entrepreneurial learning through video games.
– Omashu. Offers a comprehensive service that accredits the correct transfer and prognosis of value of e-sports players, both professional and amateur, using blockchain technology and machine learning.
– Pets & Vets. A platform that connects pet owners with veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to democratise access to animal health.
– YOUCards Collection – An app developed by Ediverse Group that transforms influencers’ content into unique digital stickers that fans can collect, trade and sell.
The following companies will be present on 5 and 6 March:
Spin-offs:
– Impetux Optics. Development of force measurement instruments based on optical tweezers.
– NeurekaLAB. Evaluation and re-education of learning difficulties.
Start-ups:
– Bend It Sports. A digital platform to connect football players, coaches and clubs, facilitating talent discovery and career development in grassroots, amateur and semi-professional football.
– DEKINAS. A platform for managing work teams and monitoring employee shifts.
– Imaz Technology Innovation – MAXSENS. Develops biomedical devices with AI for remote health monitoring and rehabilitation.
– Loop Diagnostics. Diagnoses sepsis at an early stage using biomarkers of immune activity that become detectable only one hour after bacteria infect the blood.
– THEAD System: Contributes to Quality Education for all children in Catalonia, Spain, Latin America and beyond, and strives to inspire a change of consciousness about the planet, reduce the digital divide, and favour equal opportunities in society.
– WardUs Safety. It is a mobile application designed to improve personal safety and foster citizen solidarity through real-time alerts, evidence recording and calculation of safe routes.
Other UB spin-offs will also be present at 4YFN, such as Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech (Stand 8.0C1), Virmedex (Stand 8.1C33.3B), Smart Clasroom Project (Stand 8.1C24.1B) and Nimble (Stand 8.1C33.2B).
Four other UB start-ups will also be present at 4YFN, including VRAIn (Stand 8.0B12), Blindstars (Stand 8.1B35.3A), MyLuno AI (Stand 8.1C31.6A) and Additive Spaces (Stand 3).
The Blue Box, nominated at the 4YFN Awards – Digital Health
Start-up The Blue Box has been nominated in the 4YFN Awards in the Digital Health category, where start-ups offering innovative digital solutions and technologies to improve the prevention, detection and delivery of healthcare across different services, systems, approaches and locations have been shortlisted.
The Blue Box has created an innovative urine test for the early detection of breast cancer. The test is painless, radiation-free and has a sensitivity of 88.42%. This quick, accessible and low-cost solution could lead to an additional 30% of women with breast cancer being diagnosed.
With its presence at 4YFN at the Mobile World Congress, the University of Barcelona reaffirms its commitment to innovation and its desire to contribute to technological and social progress.