Alba Synchrotron

Alba Synchrotron

ALBA is the only synchrotron light source in Spain. The light it produces from a complex of accelerators makes it possible to visualize and analyze matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, it receives more than 2,400 researchers of different nationalities for advanced studies in biomedicine, nanotechnology, materials science, new energies, environmental sciences, and chemistry. Managed by the Consortium for the Construction, Equipment, and Exploitation of the Synchrotron Light Laboratory (CELLS) and co-financed by the Spanish Government and the Generalitat de Catalunya, the ALBA Synchrotron is a unique scientific and technical infrastructure (ICTS) and a driving force for industrial innovation.

Alba Synchrotron

Who promotes the Innovation Alliance

The alliance is made up of local and regional public bodies, global innovation centers from different sectors, business associations, and universities and technology and science centers in the region.

Ajuntament de Sant Cugat
Sant Cugat Empresarial

Founding members

  • Banco Sabadell
  • Berry Global
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Eurofragance
  • Exotec by Dexter
  • Ferrer
  • Fluidra
  • Fractus
  • GFT
  • Gutmar
  • General University Hospital of Catalonia
  • HP
  • Occidente
  • Oxigen Data Center
  • Palex
  • Roche Diagnostics
  • Esade
  • ETSAV
  • Gimbernat University
  • Eurecat Foundation
  • La Salle
  • UAB Research Park
  • Alba Synchrotron
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • International University of Catalonia
  • Acció Generalitat de Catalunya
  • Biocat
  • Chamber of Commerce of Terrassa
  • Mobile World Capital
  • Tech Barcelona