The BRAIN Centre is a non-profit hub that turns neuroscience into practical, accessible AI solutions — advancing mental well-being, brain health, and social equity.
Main objectives
Accelerating the development and scaling of AI-driven healthcare solutions
Enabling the transition from research prototypes to real-world, validated applications with measurable impact.
Facilitating supply-demand matchmaking across the health ecosystem
Connecting the needs of hospitals, research institutions, and public entities with the solutions offered by startups, innovators, and technology providers.
Providing a secure information exchange platform
Empowering trusted collaboration between medical researchers through privacy-preserving technologies and federated data sharing — including participant engagement and ethical consent management.
Driving awareness and public engagement
Promoting ethical standards, digital literacy, and inclusive dialogue around AI and neuroscience to build societal trust and encourage responsible adoption.
Knowledge of our team's experience
+20 years
working on innovative projects
+300
Projects designed and managed
+100
Collaborations
Vision
To become the leading Centre for AI-driven societal impact, demonstrating how cutting-edge research and cross-sector collaboration can improve the quality of life, foster inclusivity, and set global standards for the ethical use of AI.
By leveraging the unique ecosystem of Barcelona, the Centre will create scalable, human-centered AI solutions that inspire and transform communities worldwide.
Mission
To advance the responsible use of artificial intelligence in addressing critical societal challenges, with a focus on mental health and well-being, by fostering collaboration between universities, institutions, public sector leaders, research centers, and industry.
The Centre will serve as a global hub for interdisciplinary research, ethical frameworks, and innovative solutions that prioritize the social good.
Founders
- Meet the team behind the project -
Dr. Daniel López
- Founder -
Computer Science Engineer with a PhD, MSc, and Executive MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Transformation. Research stays at Harvard and MIT.
Raquel Marín
- Co-Founder -
Registered Nurse (RN), MSc in Healthcare Management, Specialist in Patient Care, and Health Promotion
Ainhoa Loma
- Co-Founder -
Student with completed UPF module in Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Foundations and Practical Applications