Leitat concludes its participation in the Mobile World Congress 2026 with a very positive balance, marked by the presentation of technological prototypes, the creation of spaces for dialogue on innovation, and the visit of institutional representatives.
During the days of the congress, we showcased some of our most recent developments at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, including the following prototypes:
- EGG-NADONS: A compact solution for monitoring the brain encoding of speech. It is a high-resolution, 4-channel compact EEG device designed to record speech-related brain potentials, both cortical and subcortical, across multiple target populations. Developed for clinical environments, it provides high-quality neurophysiological data through a simple and efficient workflow, combining portability with advanced signal fidelity.
- Onorato:A personalized AI-powered parrot designed to care for and accompany elderly people, helping them live safely and happily in their own homes. Each Onorato undergoes three months of training in the virtual parrot farm “Onora Farm,” adapting to the user’s personality through personalized prompts based on a family questionnaire.
These are examples of Leitat’s commitment to transferring knowledge into technological solutions with real impact.
The stand also welcomed visits from several authorities, including the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, and the Mayor of Terrassa, Jordi Ballart, who were able to learn first-hand about some of the initiatives Leitat is developing in areas such as technological innovation, sustainability, and industrial transformation.
This year, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of MWCapital, Leitat had the honor of collaborating with Mobile World Capital Barcelona by presenting the The Bio-Circular Harvest experience, a demonstration based on hyperspectral scanning and data analysis applied to olive cultivation. This initiative showcased how advanced technologies can optimize agricultural production and move towards more efficient, circular, and sustainable models. The experience featured the participation of Montse Jorba, Head of the Bioresources and Agri-Food Technologies Area; Miquel Gibert, from National Promotion and Management; and the colleagues who took part in the roundtable discussion, sharing with visitors the potential of these solutions applied to the agri-food sector.
To provide context and further explore this experience, Leitat participated in a roundtable discussion on the future of the agri-food sector and olive cultivation, where The Bio-Circular Harvest was presented and discussions focused on the role of digitalization, advanced data, and photonics in driving more efficient and sustainable agriculture. The session included contributions from Sergi Artigas (Director of Innovation Strategy and Technology Transfer), Elena Torralba (Principal Researcher, Photonics and Vision), and Irina Chiriac (Principal Researcher, Bioresources and Food) on behalf of Leitat, together with Eduard Martín, CIO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona.
Leitat’s presence also extended to 4YFN 2026, the MWC space dedicated to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. On March 2, Jan Cos (Head of Leitat Ventures, Business Area), Pooya Azizian (Senior Researcher, Diagnostic Devices), and Joan Marc Cabot (Principal Researcher, Diagnostic Devices) participated in a pod session at the event, sharing initiatives and experiences related to innovation and technology transfer.
In addition, on March 3 at 4:30 p.m., Leitat took part in the Tech Transfer Community Day, held at the BEAT Barcelona space, a session focused on the role of technology transfer as a driver of innovation and competitiveness.
Prototypes developed together with clients and collaborators were also showcased, including Emily and Siverius, reflecting the joint work between Leitat and industry to transform knowledge into applied solutions.
Through its participation in the Mobile World Congress, Leitat reaffirms its role as a bridge between research, technology, and industry, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that address today’s major technological and societal challenges.
