Fractus

Fractus

Fractus is one of the first success stories of technological entrepreneurship in Catalonia. It was founded in 1999 by Rubén Bonet and Carles Puente. They developed antennas based on fractal geometry, which allowed antennas to be integrated into the casings of the devices instead of having external antennas and at the same time be multiband and very efficient. Thanks to the antenna technology created by Fractus in Barcelona, mobile phones no longer have external antennas. Fractus has built up a patent portfolio with more than 40 inventions protected through more than 120 patents and patent applications in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

This technology continues to be relevant today, 25 years after its creation, in sectors beyond mobile phones, such as connecting everyday objects to the internet, and ‘batch’ devices.

It has accumulated numerous international awards and recognitions thanks to its contribution to the Deep Tech ecosystem. They are proud to be an example of creating disruptive technologies in the Deep Tech sector and a source of inspiration for the management and monetization of patents.

Fractus

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