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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 102 | December 19th 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, Barcelona-Catalonia stands firmly as an established business hub in Southern Europe, consistently attracting foreign investment. Global companies continue recognizing their strategic value by setting up new centers, expanding their operations, and generating employment. Discover the standout investments that shaped 2024.
International Mobility for Executives
We assist with visas, work permits, and immigration in Catalonia, supporting your relocation of key staff to the region from start to finish.
Allianz Technology: driving innovation, talent, and growth in Catalonia
The German company Allianz Technology has been expanding in Barcelona, establishing itself as a decision-making hub for the multinational.
Yplasma, best 2024 startup of Catalonia
Yplasma was named Catalonia’s Startup of the Year 2024 after winning the Catalan Pitch Competition, organized by Catalonia Trade & Investment.
Catalonia: A Global Example of Cluster Excellence
Michael Enright, Professor of Global Business at Northeastern University, discussed business strategy and cluster policy in Catalonia at Cluster Day 2024.
Quality of Life
Catalonia stands out as a top European destination for both living and working. Barcelona's Mediterranean charm offers an outstanding quality of life.
Choose Catalonia, the perfect place to live and work.
“Barcelona offers an ideal location for our expansion, combining access to scientific talent with a strategic European position”
Thierry Bernard, CEO of QIAGEN
Barcelona-Catalonia, a top location for international companies.
Bayer expands its Expertise Hub in Barcelona with a new R&D area, welcoming 82 professionals
Barcelona will host one of the seven AI Innovation factories in Europe
Canadian company Talent.com creates 20 jobs at its Barcelona offices
Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron Hospital inaugurates a new facility that will host 1,000 researchers
German biotech QIAGEN invests €13 million in a new global innovation center in Barcelona
Sustainable water sector in Catalonia sees 74% growth, surpassing €8.7 billion in five years
Health & Life Sciences
Catalonia's top-tier medical institutions, hospitals, research centers, biotech startups, and pharma companies make it a leading life sciences hub.
