Avinent, Althaia Foundation and Bages–UManresa University Foundation have created MAP+, an innovation and technology hub for personalised medicine and healthcare in Bages county (Barcelona) and Central Catalonia.

The main lines of work at MAP+ are tech experience, to develop, test and validate new technology; collaboration with medical technology companies; teaching and training; research, innovation, attracting and retaining talent; and collaborating with healthcare and dependent care centres to ensure technology is applicable.

The initiative is supported by the Manresa City Council, Bages County Council and the Manresa Chamber of Commerce.

Avinent is a leading international company in dental implantology led by Albert Giralt, a member of the CataloniaBio & HealthTech board of directors.

This isn’t the first time these three have pooled their expertise and efforts. When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, they designed door handles to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Phto: Manel Jovells, general manager of Althaia; Valentí Martínez, general manager of FUB, and Albert Giralt, general manager of Avinent.