Indra Group fosters new synergies with the Catalan productive sector

Indra Group consolidates its position as one of the driving forces of talent, innovation, and economic development in Catalonia. The multinational technology company has 12 offices in Barcelona, ​​​​Girona, ​​Lérida, and Tarragona, where more than 3,500 professionals work on projects in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, and other advanced technologies.

The company's expansion plans include the addition of between 800 and 1,000 new professionals in the coming years. Its objective is to strengthen its presence in strategic sectors of the Catalan economy, such as mobility, automotive, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, food, and public services. According to Indra, the company acts as an engine of innovation and industrial development that drives the entire Catalan business ecosystem, including SMEs and startups. and research centers.

Industrial and academic alliances

The multinational technology company works with an ecosystem of 350 Catalan suppliers to guarantee advanced technological solutions and, thanks to this collaborative model, has signed agreements with Ficosa, a specialist in vehicle systems, and Sirt, a cybersecurity company, to strengthen its technological autonomy and promote defense projects. The collaboration with Ficosa focuses on electro-optical equipment for military vehicles, while with Sirt, multidisciplinary teams are being formed to develop cyber defense solutions and cyberspace training.

Aside from the industrial sector, the multinational maintains alliances with more than 15 Catalan universities and technology centers. Of particular note is its collaboration with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS) on supercomputing, artificial intelligence, and dual-use civil and military quantum technologies projects, within the European NGWS (NGWS) program. Next-Generation Weapon System) and FCAS (in English, Future Combat Air System), dedicated to the air defense system of the future. It also participates in the practical training of students on the first official degree in cybersecurity in Catalonia, through an agreement with ENTI-Universitat de Barcelona. These initiatives seek to create a talent pipeline from training centers to the technology and defense industries.

Key projects in Catalonia and Europe

From its offices in Barcelona, ​​Indra leads key projects for Europe, such as the management of the ground infrastructure for the EGNOS and Galileo satellite navigation programs, which guarantee secure positioning for armed forces, emergency services, and the protection of critical infrastructure. In Catalonia, it has also implemented the T-mobility multimodal platform, which integrates more than 70 metro, bus, tram, and commuter rail operators into an integrated fare system, and has developed the facial recognition check-in and boarding system at El Prat Airport. In the healthcare sector, its subsidiary, Minsait, is developing the Úniques platform, which will connect hospitals across Spain to share information on rare pediatric diseases and reduce diagnosis times.

Indra Group is one of the European companies that invests the most in R&D&I (research, development, and innovation), with more than €1.6 billion dedicated to innovation in the last six years and more than €4.1 billion throughout the 21st century. Its strategic plan Leading the Future It plans to invest more than €3 billion by 2030 and includes the creation of the Indra Technology Hub, a leading technology center for defense and aerospace.

With the €6.582 billion in loans granted by the Government within the framework of the Special Modernization Programs, Indra strengthens its position as a leading company in the Spanish and European technology industry, with unique capabilities in all areas of defense—land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.