The University of Navarra Incubator, ranked as Europe's 4th-largest health hub by the Financial Times

The University of Navarra Incubator has been ranked as the 4th leading health hub in Europe in the “Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs” ranking published by the Financial Times. This recognition places the University among Europe’s leading ecosystems supporting entrepreneurship in the healthcare sector and strengthens its international standing in biomedical innovation and development science-based startups.

The ranking identifies the European hubs best positioned to foster high-potential startups, based on their impact and recognition within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The University of Navarra’s inclusion in this ranking is particularly significant for the second consecutive year, as it is the only Spanish university listed and the only Spanish hub specializing in health featured in the overall European ranking.

Supporting startups founded by clinical and researcher talent

The Incubator supports clinicians and researchers in the process of transforming scientific findings and clinical experience into viable and sustainable startups, bridging the gap between science and the market through a approach , impact-driven approach . Its model business coaching, opportunity validation, and connections to the investment ecosystem, in close partnership the Research Management Service, which supports the protection, structuring, and transfer of scientific results.

This international recognition aligns with the University of Navarra’s 25/30 Strategy, which is based on fostering talent, science, and commitment, and reinforces the institution’s commitment to innovation that has a real impact on society.

Belén Goñi, director of the Incubator and the Innovation Factory, the University of Navarra’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, notes that “this recognition reinforces the work have been doing to turn science into startups that make a difference in healthcare.”