SOM-INN PORT participated on September 16 in the awards ceremony of the third edition of the TIC Catalunya Sud Awards, which took place at firaReus Events, at the Tecnoparc Technology and Innovation Park. The initiative, promoted by REDESSA and the TIC Catalunya Sud Cluster, both members of SOM-INN PORT, reached a record level of participation this year, with 41 applications, 70% more than in each of the first two editions.
The TIC Catalunya Sud Awards aim to recognise companies, professionals and initiatives that contribute to the technological, economic and social development of the counties in southern Catalonia, as well as to highlight the talent and innovative capacity of the territory.
The call also highlighted the territorial diversity of the technological ecosystem of Southern Catalonia, with applications from municipalities ranging from Baix Penedès to Terres de l’Ebre.
The event featured an opening conference by Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, who shared his vision of the challenges and opportunities facing the technology sector and the role of innovation ecosystems in economic development.
The five awards in this third edition recognised initiatives linked to diverse areas of technology and innovation:
- Disruptive technology: Synkotech Biocompatible Materials, a company based in Reus that develops and manufactures biocompatible materials for the healthcare, veterinary and self-care sectors.
- Growth and expansion: Macaque Consulting, a consultancy founded in 2024 specialising in artificial intelligence and supporting large companies in the adoption of AI solutions.
- Best Start-up: NeumaCare, a company linked to the REDESSA Incubator that has developed a solution to intelligently adapt environmental factors and sensory stimuli in care environments.
- Sustainability and green technology: AlgaNova Biotech, a biotechnology start-up that transforms microalgae into sustainable solutions for agriculture and has also participated in the REDESSA Incubator programme.
- Female leadership in technology: Ingrid Canal, founder of Alongside, a company that has developed a mobile emotional support application for children undergoing cancer treatment.
SOM-INN PORT’s participation in this third edition reinforces its commitment to connecting the different agents within the innovation and knowledge ecosystem of Southern Catalonia.
REDESSA and the TIC Catalunya Sud Cluster, promoters of the awards and members of SOM-INN PORT, exemplify precisely the importance of collaboration between different agents to generate opportunities, share knowledge and give visibility to the talent of the territory.
The event was attended by institutional and business representatives, including Teresa Riesgo, Secretary General for Innovation at the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, who closed the event.
SOM-INN PORT would like to congratulate REDESSA and the TIC Catalunya Sud Cluster on the organisation of this third edition, as well as all the participating companies and professionals and, especially, the awarded initiatives.
The consolidation of the TIC Catalunya Sud Awards and the growth in participation highlight the potential of Southern Catalonia as a territory for talent, innovation and technological development. At SOM-INN PORT, we continue working to connect this ecosystem and contribute to generating new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
October 2026
Department of Innovation and Blue Economy