# List of research institutes in Barcelona

Tamtam tracks 31 research institutes headquartered in Barcelona. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. Their median headcount is 544. Half of them were founded in 1994 or later.

The research institutes in Barcelona are primarily large public and private higher education and healthcare institutions. Companies like Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya are major universities with extensive research departments. Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron are prominent public university hospitals engaged in healthcare and research. IESE Business School focuses on management programs.

The data shows a strong concentration on research services and higher education. Barcelona Supercomputing Center specializes in High Performance Computing, while Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) promotes biomedical research. Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS) also combines clinical and basic research. Fusion for Energy supports fusion research for sustainable energy.

🇪🇸 Barcelona · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Universitat de Barcelona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitat-de-barcelona) (web.ub.edu)<br>Leading Spanish university with extensive research departments, numerous projects, and collaborations with national and European institutions and businesses. | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 10,368 | 1450 |
| 2 | [Universitat Oberta de Catalunya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitat-oberta-de-catalunya) (uoc.edu)<br>Internationally recognized online university providing lifelong learning opportunities to over 60,000 students, aiming to meet individual needs and offer full access to knowledge | E-Learning Providers | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 6,651 | 1994 |
| 3 | [Hospital Clínic de Barcelona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-clinic-de-barcelona) (clinicbarcelona.org)<br>A leading public university hospital in Spain, offering quality healthcare, cutting-edge research, and professional training with a focus on humanized medicine | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 6,159 | 1906 |
| 4 | [Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitat-politecnica-de-catalunya) (upc.edu)<br>Public institution specializing in engineering, architecture, science, technology education and research, promoting innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 5,306 | 1971 |
| 5 | [Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-universitari-vall-d-hebron) (vallhebron.com)<br>A leading hospital complex in Catalonia with four large centers offering a wide range of medical and surgical specialties | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 4,361 | 1955 |
| 6 | [IESE Business School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iese-business-school) (iese.edu)<br>Providing management programs for career growth, focusing on developing leaders to make a positive impact with integrity, excellence, and service mindset | Education Administration Programs | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2,222 | 1958 |
| 7 | [Universitat Internacional de Catalunya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitat-internacional-de-catalunya) (uic.es)<br>A place for personal and academic development, fostering growth through rigorous academics, university experiences, and enriching life opportunities since 1997 | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2,094 | 1997 |
| 8 | [La Salle BCN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-salle-bcn) (salleurl.edu)<br>Educates professionals in engineering, architecture, business, digital arts, philosophy, and health engineering with a focus on technology, humanism, and social responsibility. | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,506 | 1903 |
| 9 | [Barcelona Supercomputing Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barcelona-supercomputing-center) (bsc.es)<br>Leading Spanish supercomputing center specializing in High Performance Computing, providing infrastructure, services, and research for academia, industry, and society | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,401 | 2005 |
| 10 | [Vall d’Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) - Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vall-d-hebron-institute-of-research-vhir-vall-d-hebron-institut-de-recerca) (vhir.vallhebron.com)<br>A public sector institution in Barcelona promoting biomedical research, innovation, and teaching with a focus on clinical research and patient benefits | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,067 | 1994 |
| 11 | [Blanquerna - Universitat Ramon Llull](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blanquerna-universitat-ramon-llull) (blanquerna.edu)<br>Offers university education in Psychology, Education, Health, Communication, and International Relations, with various degrees, masters, and doctoral programs in Barcelona | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,010 | 1948 |
| 12 | [Elisava School of Design and Engineering](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elisava-school-of-design-and-engineering) (elisava.net)<br>A pioneering School of Design in Spain since 1961, Elisava promotes education, research, and innovation in design, engineering, and communication | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 750 |  |
| 13 | [Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-d-investigacions-biomediques-august-pi-i-sunyer-idibaps) (clinicbarcelona.org)<br>A leading biomedical research consortium in Barcelona, focused on combining high-quality clinical and basic research to advance healthcare solutions | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 711 | 1996 |
| 14 | [Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barcelona-institute-for-global-health-isglobal) (isglobal.org)<br>A public-private partnership committed to global health research, training, and development, aiming to improve health worldwide through scientific knowledge generation and translation | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 568 | 2010 |
| 15 | [Fusion for Energy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fusion-for-energy) (fusionforenergy.europa.eu)<br>European organization managing EU contributions to ITER, supporting fusion research, and aiding construction of demonstration fusion reactors for sustainable energy. | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 544 |  |
| 16 | [IQS Barcelona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iqs-barcelona) (iqs.edu)<br>Higher education institution offering specialized programs in Science, Engineering, and Management with practical teaching methodology, research, technology transfer, and entrepreneurial support | Education Administration Programs | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 532 | 1905 |
| 17 | [Hospital del Mar Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-del-mar-research-institute) (researchmar.net)<br>A public biomedical research center located at The PRBB, dedicated to advancing healthcare through research conducted by Hospital del Mar and ICREA | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 525 |  |
| 18 | [Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-for-genomic-regulation-crg) (crg.eu)<br>An international biomedical research institute focused on advancing scientific knowledge for public health, genetic diseases, and economic prosperity through interdisciplinary collaboration | Biotechnology Research | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 504 | 2000 |
| 19 | [IRB Barcelona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/irb-barcelona) (irbbarcelona.org)<br>A research institute focused on addressing fundamental biological questions to provide solutions for unmet medical needs by studying diseases | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 487 | 2005 |
| 20 | [Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institute-for-bioengineering-of-catalonia-ibec) (ibecbarcelona.eu)<br>Conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and life sciences to advance nanomedicine, biotechnology, tissue engineering, and health information technology applications | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 392 | 2005 |
| 21 | [Institut de Recerca Sant Pau](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-de-recerca-sant-pau) (recercasantpau.cat)<br>A private scientific foundation focused on improving health through research, education, innovation, and applying advancements in healthcare and public health policies | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 362 | 1992 |
| 22 | [CETT_UB Tourism & Hospitality, Education/Research](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cett-ub-tourism-and-hospitality-education-research) (cett.cat)<br>CETT is a leading higher school in Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, affiliated with the University of Barcelona, offering an international education focused on experience and growth #ThroughExperiences | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 354 | 1979 |
| 23 | [Computer Vision Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/computer-vision-center) (cvc.uab.es)<br>A non-profit institution dedicated to research and development in Computer Vision, aiming to advance knowledge and create technological innovation | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 289 | 1995 |
| 24 | [i2CAT Research Centre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/i2cat-research-centre) (i2cat.net)<br>non-profit research center focusing on digital technologies like 5G, AI, blockchain, collaborating with stakeholders to develop innovative societal solutions | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 266 | 2003 |
| 25 | [Institut del Teatre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-del-teatre) (institutdelteatre.cat)<br>A renowned institution offering superior education, research, and dissemination of performing arts since 1913, with four schools and multiple theaters across three locations | Performing Arts | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 249 | 1913 |
| 26 | [Fundación Pasqual Maragall](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-pasqual-maragall) (fpmaragall.org)<br>This organization is dedicated to researching Alzheimer's disease, preventing its progression, improving patient care, raising awareness, and conducting clinical research | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 245 | 2008 |
| 27 | [EBMT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ebmt) (ebmt.org)<br>A non-profit organization focused on cellular and stem cell-based therapies, connecting patients, researchers, and stakeholders to save and improve lives | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 220 | 1974 |
| 28 | [Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona - ASPB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/agencia-de-salut-publica-de-barcelona-aspb) (aspb.cat)<br>The Agency of Public Health in Barcelona manages public health services for the city, ensuring the health of residents and visitors through data analysis, policy development, and service delivery | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 213 | 2003 |
| 29 | [Institut Cartogràfic i Geològic de Catalunya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-cartografic-i-geologic-de-catalunya) (icgc.cat)<br>The company is responsible for geodesy, cartography, spatial data infrastructure, and promoting awareness and information about soil and subsoil in Catalonia | Information Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 183 |  |
| 30 | [Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barcelona-institute-of-science-and-technology-bist) (bist.eu)<br>Multidisciplinary research institution in Barcelona, fostering collaboration among seven research centers to push the frontiers of science and train outstanding research talent | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 30 | 2015 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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