Creatio in 2024

2024 was a key year for CREATIO, the leading academic center for the Production and Validation of Advanced Therapies, affiliated with the University of Barcelona. As a technology developer, CREATIO offers services across the entire value chain—from basic research and preclinical development to clinical production under GMP conditions.

With a comprehensive and results-oriented vision, CREATIO actively promotes innovation and the translation of knowledge into clinical applications, consolidating its role as a strategic player within the biomedical and pharmaceutical ecosystem. All activities are carried out in accordance with the highest quality and regulatory standards: ISO 9001:2015, GLP, and GMP.

RDI Activity and Technology Transfer

Throughout 2024, CREATIO maintained intense activity in the field of research, development, and innovation (RDI).

The center participated in a total of 13 competitive projects, 11 of which were national and 2 international, thus strengthening its presence in highly demanding scientific calls.

In parallel, 24 new on-demand RDI contracts were signed, involving a combination of public organizations (5) and private companies (19), reinforcing collaboration with industry. Additionally, 17 clinical production services were carried out, demonstrating the operational capacity of the center and enabling the translation of research projects into clinical practice.

In economic terms, CREATIO’s total income reached €1,795,288. This figure reflects a balanced distribution between €741,989 from public and private competitive funding and €1,053,300 from on-demand RDI services, highlighting the center’s financial stability and diversification of income sources.

Education and Talent Development

In 2024, CREATIO continued to commit in the training of scientific talent, with five PhD students in training, two defended doctoral theses, and active participation in specialized forums, including eight scientific events and six in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Acknowledgements

We would like to sincerely thank all the individuals and organizations that have collaborated with CREATIO throughout 2024. Thanks to your support, CREATIO continues to move forward in its mission to transform biomedical research into real solutions for the healthcare system and society..

Staff Profile

Biology/Biomedicine
44%
Biotechnology/Engineering
12%
Chemistry/Biochemistry
18%
Pharmacy
6%
Other related sciences
18%
Administration
3%

Staff

34
Persones en total
Homes
26%
Dones
74%

Work Areas

BASIC RESEARCH

The research team at Creatio, led by Dr. Josep M. Canals, is focused on the research and translation of Advanced Therapies with an emphasis on neurodevelopment and neurological disorders, operating under the ISO 9001:2015 standard. To learn more, click here.

PRECLINICAL STUDIES - avantdrug

AvantDrug specializes in the validation of new technologies and healthcare products under development by providing expert guidance and conducting regulatory studies in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and GLP, when required. To learn more, click here.

CLINICAL PRODUCTION

Creatio develops, validates, and manufactures Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products for clinical research under high-quality standards, including ISO 9001:2015 and GMP. To learn more, click here.

BUDGET
1,79M

Euros

41%
Public Funding
59%
On-demand RDI Services
PUBLIC FUNDED PROJECTS
13

Totals

85%
National
15%
International
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ACTIVITIES
41

Totals

Research
2%
Preclinical
54%
Clinical
44%
PUBLICATIONS
13

Totals

SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
13
WHITE PAPERS
0

OUR ACTIVITY

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
5
PhD Students
2
PhD Thesis
8
Scientific events
6
Bio-pharma events
Communication and Outreach
+14000
Website visits
+250
Social media posts
+1500
LinkedIn followers
1
Press release
Achievements
1
European Project Award
3
New professionals Recruited
1
GLP certification Renewal
2
New Equipment