The ministry of Innovation, Universities and Entrerprise of the Catalan Government Josep Huguet, and the ministry of Social Affairs, Carme Capdevila, opened on Monday 2nd of June, the Independent Living Centre.

The presidents of Mutuam and Mutual Médica, Agustí Montal and Nolasc Acarín, also attended the inaugural act, as well as Antoni Giró, the vice-chancellor of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, that collaborates in the project, and Ricard Gomà, a representative of Barcelona Town hall. Also there were several representatives of the partner companies and the full team of the Centre.

Mrs. Capdevila highlighted the importance of such initiatives to "advance in the true spirit of the Dependence Law, that is, the promotion of the personal autonomy". In this sense she brought to light the fact that "more than 70% of the persons valued by the Law would rather live at their home" and that that is exactly the goal of CVI: to help a dependent person to adapt their home to their needs.

On the other hand, Mr. Huguet remarked that "research must connect companies with social demands" and that the 'social' sector must be a sector to focus R&D in Catalonia. Likewise, he highlighted that "research in Universities must be put in touch with ICT, electronics and construction companies, in order to achieve accessible and sustainable innovation".

The Independent Living Centre will offer customized services in a real space, that is, an accessible digital home that will introduce the technical, computer help, domotics and robotics that best adapt to their needs.