MWCapital brings science-based innovation to life at 4YFN 2026

MWCapital’s stand at 4YFN26 serves as a meeting point for scientists, entrepreneurs and investors. Through its technology transfer programme, The Collider, the Foundation showcases its entrepreneurship model that emerges from universities and research centres, and bridges the gap between laboratory research and market-ready ventures based on deep technologies. The programme strengthens Spain’s deep tech ecosystem, which today includes more than 1,000 spin-outs generating an estimated €1.4 billion in economic impact. In this context, MWCapital supports initiatives to the creation of solid, scalable companies capable of competing internationally, demonstrating how technology transfer turns research into real-world impact.

Throughout the event, its space will host content sessions including talks with investment funds, spin-out and startup pitches, networking sessions, speed datings and demo days. In addition, MWCapital will showcase the European projects in which it has participated over the past year, highlighting how these initiatives enhance the impact of technology and connect with European funding and acceleration programmes, further expanding and strengthening the innovation ecosystem.

Moreover, at this year’s edition, MWCapital focuses on how artificial intelligence can improve healthcare and people’s quality of life and how innovation can reduce the environmental impact of AI by optimising the energy efficiency of data centre through two technological experiences together with the Collider’s portfolio spin-outs  Ephion Health and UniSCool. 

When AI turns movement into medical insight

One of the main highlights is Every Body Tells a Story, an immersive experience developed with the Collider’s portfolio spin-out Ephion Health. This technology was initially developed at the Eurecat technology center in collaboration with Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Hospital and the Institut de Recerca Sant Pau.

The technology translates human movement into objective data capable of generating clinically validated digital biomarkers. Visitors can wear motion sensors and walk on a treadmill while the system captures parameters such as step length, cadence, joint angles and weight distribution. Artificial intelligence processes the data in real time, and a screen visualises movement quality using the same criteria applied in hospital settings to monitor neuromuscular conditions.

The experience makes visible something that usually remains hidden: how everyday movement can become actionable for clinical information. It shows how AI can support healthcare professionals in monitoring patients more precisely and improving decision-making — transforming data into better care.

Rethinking the energy behind AI

While artificial intelligence is transforming society, it is also reshaping global energy demand.  Mobile World Capital Barcelona presents the Cooler Systems, Smarter Future experience, based on the technology developed by its spin-out UniSCool, born from the technology transfer program The Collider. Within the framework of this experience, a technological pilot is presented that integrates UniSCool's cooling solution in collaboration with Rittal, Equinix, and Castrol.

The solution introduces high-performance liquid cooling technology designed to significantly reduce the energy consumption of data centres and AI systems. Visitors can explore a real cooling plate installed in a server rack and access clear data about the energy footprint of AI infrastructure.

The installation highlights an often-overlooked reality: behind every AI query, generated image or automated process lies a physical infrastructure that requires large-scale energy. By improving cooling efficiency, UniSCool’s technology — developed from research at the University of Lleida and Université de Sherbrooke — contributes to making the digital era more sustainable.

From research to real impact

MWCapital through its technology transfer programme, The Collider, accelerates the transition from scientific research to scalable companies capable of addressing global challenges, reinforcing technology transfer as a driver of competitiveness, sustainability and societal progress. Its presence at 4YFN26 reflects these efforts with the entrepreneurial ecosystem through all the activities holded during the event.