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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 91 | December 21st 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we would like to reflect on the remarkable journey of Barcelona and Catalonia, consolidating their status as Southern Europe's premier destinations for foreign investment.
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Connecting to local partners
We connect international companies to key partners, both institutional and business service providers, to help them set up, succeed and grow in Catalonia.
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Catalonia, home to Revlon's Largest Global Site Outside the USA
Revlon, the iconic American beauty company has found not just a European home but a thriving hub in Barcelona-Catalonia. Watch the interview with Jordi Trilles, Manager for Southern Europe.
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Harvard Business School will study the case of cluster policy in Catalonia
Harvard University's case study states that clusters have had a positive impact on Catalan companies, making Catalonia one of the most developed regions in Europe in this area.
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Catalonia is home to 1,835 foreign technology companies
Companies from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom stand out in ICT, electronics, audiovisual, health products, and R&D sectors.
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Strong Cluster Policy
Catalonia's strong cluster policy fosters collaboration and innovation across key sectors, providing businesses with world-class resources and a competitive edge.
Catalonia, home to one of the major clusters programs in Europe.
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"Catalonia is an example of a successful cluster policy"
Christian Ketels, Harvard Business School researcher.
Catalonia has been at the forefront of cluster-based economic policy for over 30 years, making it a global benchmark.
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Catalonia reaffirms its position as one of Europe’s top five most digitized regions
Two Catalan companies awarded by the European Commission (EC) for their innovation
MSTECH Europe will invest 6 million euros to fuel growth in Electronics Industry from Barcelona
Fira de Barcelona will expand by 25%, strengthening its position among the world's leading trade fairs
Video game company Sandsoft will create 60 jobs in Barcelona by opening its European headquarters
Catalonia participates in a €7 million European project to accelerate the recycling of photovoltaic panels
Barcelona is home to three of Europe's top 30 business schools
Kao Chemicals Group talks to Nikkei about its expansion and commitment to Catalonia
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Deep Tech
Catalonia currently has 320 deep techs startups operating here today, a strategically critical mass boosting the region’s pioneering capacity.
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