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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 110 | September 26th 2025
Barcelona has secured its place among the world’s leading innovation hubs, ranking 3rd for attracting investment projects in Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to the newly released Global Location Trends 2025 report by IBM, the city is becoming a magnet for international companies driving the future of AI.
New! Six Practical Guides for Doing Business in Catalonia
Thinking of setting up a business in Catalonia? We’ve got you covered! Our practical guides walk you through key steps, from taxes and incentives to employment contracts and legal procedures.
Japanese multinational AGC opens new plant in Catalonia with over €100M investment
From these new facilities, the Japanese company will increase by 30% its production capacity of active ingredients for oncology medicines and advanced therapies.
Trace ID opens new 2,000 m2 chip welding plant in Barcelona, a European first
The Catalan company is one of the few in Europe capable of transforming RFID-based labels, which enable product traceability and can be customized for any sector.
Success Story: Why IFCO chose Barcelona for its Digital Hub
German company IFCO has developed an innovative packaging solution and runs its global Digital Hub from Catalonia.
This guide provides essential information for launching and expanding your business in Catalonia, specifically designed for entrepreneurs from international companies.
“Barcelona is an attractive region for growing companies thanks to its talent pool and strategic position in Europe”
Sebastian Cerone, CEO & Cofounder at Sentrisense.
American company Digital Realty invests €230 million in a new Data Center in Barcelona
Financial Times ranks four Catalan Business Schools among the world’s best in Management
HIPRA opens new €500M Biotech campus in Catalonia, strengthening Europe’s Life Sciences hub
Barcelona, recognized as one of the world’s top 50 innovation clusters in 2025
APM Terminals invests €156 million in Barcelona to boost Mediterranean logistics hub
Catalonia secures €5.2M for EU projects on sustainability and women’s business leadership
Ros Roca invests €25 million in new production plant in Catalonia
Catalonia-based company AMES to invest €8 million in new factory in China, creating over 200 jobs
DHL Express inaugurates new €80M international hub in Barcelona
Chinese multinational Chery will open an R&D center in Catalonia
UK company Punto Health opens a subsidiary in Barcelona
Artificial Intelligence
in Catalonia
Artificial Intelligence generates a turnover of 2,155 million euros, the highest among the exponential new technologies in Catalonia.
