Report: “Debate on the tourism model and its impact on the productivity of the Catalan economy”
February 2026
Tourism is a strategic sector for the Catalan and Spanish economies, and for decades it has been one of the main drivers of activity, employment, and international projection for Catalonia. Considering the signs of exhaustion in the current extensive growth model, IPI seeks to open a rigorous and constructive debate to promote a tourism model with greater added value, capable of generating shared and sustainable prosperity.
Report: “From Laboratory to Market: How to Ensure Technology Transfer with Impact”
October 2025
Catalonia faces a pivotal moment to redefine its technology transfer strategy and fully leverage its scientific potential, according to the IPI. The report highlights the disconnect between research and the market and proposes integrated governance across institutions, companies and public administrations. It recommends reforming academic incentives, professionalising intermediaries, encouraging mobility between sectors and improving public policies through the use of impact indicators. With this report, the IPI seeks to launch a new line of work aimed at strengthening innovation and competitiveness in Catalonia.
IPI Introductory Report
February 2025
Catalonia suffers from low productivity due to structural and technological factors, despite its strong industrial and scientific base. The production model remains stuck in low value-added sectors with limited digitalisation. The IPI, launched by the Cercle d’Economia, was created to transform this model. Acting as both a think tank and an action tank, it promotes analysis, proposals and partnerships to position Catalonia among Europe’s leaders in innovation by 2030. Knowledge and collaboration for building the future.