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This opportunity is aimed at XaRFA member groups interested in evaluating the marketability and patentability of their developed technologies. The call will include a market study and an initial analysis of patentability to ensure the protection and market viability of your inventions.

You can find in more detail the content of the call and the information to register in the following form.

For more information, you can contact us at info@xarfa.org.

Basis of the call (PDF)

This call aims to accompany projects promoted by members of the XaRFA in the review and improvement of their business plan, reinforcing key aspects such as value proposition, competitive advantage, business model and market access strategy.

Promoted by the XaRFA2MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, the initiative offers two beneficiary projects a specialized and practical support provided by Atma Innovation. The service includes three business strategy sessions, the review of the contents of the business plan and a specific session to define the narrative thread of the pitch deck, together with a template adapted to the project.

The two places will be assigned in order of arrival between the complete applications that meet the participation requirements. The call will be open from September 15 to October 31, 2026 and the services will be executed before the end of the year.

You can consult all the registration details in the Call Bases.

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

Basis of the call (PDF)

This call aims to accompany projects promoted by members of the XaRFA in the definition of their roadmap and financial plan, translating the technological, operational and commercial development foreseen in a structured economic model.

Promoted by the XaRFA2MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, the initiative offers three projects specialized advice provided by Bridge the Gap. The service includes an initial working session, the preparation of a financial model in Excel format with a six-year projection and a final review session.

The call will remain open continuously from September 15 to December 31, 2026, or until the three places budgeted expire.

You can find all the details of registration in the Bases of the call.

For any questions you can contact us through the emailinfo@xarfa.org

Basis of the call (PDF)

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This first call for the period 2026–2028 aims to identify and select up to 10 vocational training centers and educational centers in Catalonia with demonstrated activity in innovation, applied research or technology transfer in the field of additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Promoted by XaRFA and coordinated by CIM UPC, this call aims to expand the Catalan ecosystem of additive manufacturing by incorporating centers with training, technological and applied capabilities, capable of actively contributing to the connection between education, young talent, research, business and society.

The incorporation into the network will give visibility to facilities, projects, services and capacities of the selected centres, as well as facilitating future collaborations with universities, technology centres, companies and other agents of the Catalan R&D&I ecosystem.

The call will be open from September 14 to October 14, 2026.

You can find all the details of registration in the Bases of the call.

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

Basis of the call (PDF)

This fourth call to receive support in the preparation of the Agaur Knowledge Industry grants -as well as other financing programs for R&D projects or entrepreneurs that have a place within the XaRFA plan of 2026- aims to accompany the research groups in the application process and increase the chances of success in obtaining funding.

Promoted by the XaRFA2MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, this initiative offers researchers and scientists-entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to receive specialized advice, optimize their proposals and facilitate access to key resources.

You can find all the details of Registration in the Regulatory Bases of the call.

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This training session is aimed at XaRFA member groups interested in learning about the pillars of branding, the creation of a corporate image and the power of the brand.

You can find in more detail the content of the call and the information to register in the following form.

For more information, you can contact us at info@xarfa.org.

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XaRFA opens a call to participate in the Demo Day of the Annual Members Meeting, which will be held on September 22, 2025, at CIM UPC.

We are looking for innovative additive manufacturing projects led by active member groups of the network (2023–2025), with potential for transfer and valorization.

  • Format: Short pitch of 5–10 minutes
  • Registration via form
  • Deadline: Until September 10, 2025

Projects will be evaluated by the management team based on criteria of innovation, TRL/BRL, and representativeness.

You can find more detailed information about the call in the participation guidelines.

For more information, you can contact us at info@xarfa.org.

This call to participate in Advanced Factories 2024 with an exhibition space at the XaRFA stand aims to make members’ activities and innovative technologies in additive manufacturing visible.

Promoted by the XaRFA 2 MaRKET program and coordinated from CIM UPC, it offers an opportunity to research groups to present their technologies with the potential to be transferred to the market to potential customers, even if they are at low TRL.

You can find all the registration details in the Basics of the call (PDF).

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This third call to attend the Advanced Factories 2026 aims to give access to network members to one of the most important industry 4.0 leading events in Europe.

Promoted by the XaRFA 2 MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, this initiative offers research groups a unique opportunity to get a visitor entry to the largest European congress of advanced and digital industry, know the state of the art, and generate contacts.

You can find all the details of registration in the Bases of the call.

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This second call to participate in Advanced Factories 2025 with an exhibition space at the XaRFA booth aims to give visibility to the activities of the members and the most innovative technologies in additive manufacturing.

Driven by the XaRFA 2 MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, this initiative offers research groups a unique opportunity to present their technologies with market transfer potential to prospective clients and strategic partners, regardless of their technology readiness level (TRL).

You can find all the registration details in the Basics of the call (PDF).

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This call is a unique opportunity for XaRFA researchers who seek to promote the transfer of their projects and technologies in additive manufacturing to new spin-offs.

Promoted by the XaRFA 2 MaRKET program, coordinated by CIM UPC and with the collaboration of S2 Xpeed, this initiative aims to provide entrepreneurship tools, work on the BRLs of the projects and facilitate networking with other members of sectors of interest similar

Book your place today: https://forms.gle/my9d1Mx91zAoBEso7.

You can find all the details in the following PDF brochure.

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This 1st call for the Creation of professional Videos of new technologies to be valorized, promoted by XaRFA through the XaRFA 2 MaRKET program and coordinated by the Transfer and Valorization area of CIM UPC, aims to identify innovative technologies in the Catalan ecosystem with potential to be valorized and transferred, and to create the audiovisual material necessary to promote them.

You can find more details of the call and the information to register in the following form.

For any query, you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

Basis of the call (PDF)

This third call to participate in the Advanced Factories 2026 with an exhibition space at the XaRFA stand aims to give visibility to the activity of the members and the most innovative technologies in additive manufacturing.

Promoted by the XaRFA 2 MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, this initiative provides research groups with a unique opportunity to present their technologies with market transfer potential -and network spin-offs- to potential customers and strategic partners, regardless of their level of technological maturity (TRL).

You can find all the details of Registration in the Bases of the call.

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This 2nd call for the incorporation of new research groups into the network, promoted by the XaRFA and led by CIM UPC, is intended to expand the members of the network as well as the portfolio of innovative technologies in the field of additive manufacturing of the Catalan fabric with the potential to be valued and transferred by 2025.

You can find all the registration details in the Basics of the call (PDF): 2024 NOUS GRUPS_Base Convocatoria_Sol·licitud Incorporación.pdf

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This third call to receive support in the preparation of the AGAUR 2025 Knowledge Industry grants aims to assist research groups in the application process and increase their chances of successfully obtaining funding.

Driven by the XaRFA2MaRKET program and coordinated by CIM UPC, this initiative offers researchers a unique opportunity to receive specialized advice, optimize their proposals, and facilitate access to key resources, thereby improving the viability and impact of their technologies in the market transfer process.

You can find all the registration details in the Basics of the call (PDF).

For any query you can contact us via the email info@xarfa.org.

This opportunity is aimed at XaRFA member groups interested in identify the know-how with potential to be transferred. The call has the necessary support to evaluate the technological value and speed up the patent process.

You can find in more detail the content of the call and the information to register in the following form.

For more information, you can contact us at info@xarfa.org.

Basis of the call (PDF)

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