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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 113 | December 18th 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, Barcelona–Catalonia has further strengthened its leadership as Southern Europe's top destination for foreign investment. This year, global leaders such as AstraZeneca, Sanofi, AGC, and others have announced new facilities, major expansions, and strategic projects in Catalonia.
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.
Inside Socialpoint: Growing a global gaming hub in Barcelona
Socialpoint, a leading mobile gaming company and part of the US-based Take-Two group, has consolidated Barcelona as its main operational hub in Europe.
Daren Tang, WIPO: “Barcelona’s innovation model works like an orchestra”
We spoke with Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, during the III Industrial Property European Forum held in Barcelona.
Barcelona’s AI ecosystem showcased in Paris as a global magnet for tech investment
Industry leaders highlight Catalonia’s talent, infrastructure, and innovation at an event hosted by Les Echos–Le Parisien.
Top international companies are setting up global tech hubs in Barcelona-Catalonia. Skilled talent, a booming startup economy, and a great quality of life are among the main reasons they decide to settle in the region.
Catalonia, a top tech destination.
“Barcelona offers a world-class environment: we are able to bring international talent here from all over the world”
Akshay Bharadwaj
Socialpoint's Studio Head
SEAT & CUPRA invests €4.85 million in a new Circular Economy Hub
in Barcelona
Shinephi, winner of the 2025 Catalan Startup of the Year award
French newspaper Les Echos features Catalonia's rise as a leading AI and technology hub (Content in French)
Catalonia seeks to strengthen trade relations with Vietnam through an institutional visit
easyJet chooses Barcelona for its first Digital Hub in Europe
UK investment in Catalonia reaches over €200 million during the first half of 2025
Artificial Intelligence
in Catalonia
AI already generates a turnover of 2,155 million euros, the highest among the exponential new technologies in Catalonia.
