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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 94 | March 21st 2024
The Government of Catalonia attracted €880 million in foreign investment in 2023. This represents a 42% increase over the previous year and is the highest figure on record since 1985.
Setting up your company
We advise foreign companies on the steps to open a business in Barcelona-Catalonia. Save time and money with a one-stop shop for your investment project in Barcelona-Catalonia.
How Big Corporates Tap into Barcelona-Catalonia Startup Ecosystem
AstraZeneca, Fujitsu, Turkish Airlines and Renault are connecting to Barcelona-based startups to find solutions to their business challenges.
AstraZeneca invests €1.3 billion in its R&D center in Barcelona, creating 2,000 jobs
AstraZeneca Global Hub in Barcelona was inaugurated in 2023 and is expected to be one of Europe's largest centers of excellence and clinical innovation.
Boehringer Ingelheim, commited to Catalonia's Life Sciences talent
The pharma company has a strong presence in Barcelona-Catalonia due to the exceptional talent pool.
Scientific facilities
Years of public and private commitment to science, technology and research in Catalonia makes us, today, the place to be for innovation in Europe.
Discover world-class scientific infrastructures in Catalonia.
Rik Willemse, Head of Professional Displays and Solutions at Sony Europe
“Barcelona is the technological powerhouse within Europe”
Sony chose Barcelona as its European hub back in 1965. This partnership has blossomed, with Barcelona emerging as a hub for technological innovation.
Alimentaria 2024 food show expects 100,000 attendees in Barcelona next week
British company Stenn is opening its first technology and innovation center in Barcelona, creating 25 jobs
Nikkan Kogyo highlights Catalonia as an investment destination in Europe
MWC Barcelona breaks attendance record with 101,000 visitors
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association establishes its first Spanish office in Barcelona
Catalunya Meetings & Sports initiative boosts sports tourism in Catalonia
UK company Startup Sherpas opens a new office in Barcelona
Catalan companies drive digital economy growth with 34.7 billion euros business volume
Food & Beverage
The food industries are the No.1 sector of Catalonia’s economy. It generates a turnover of over €48,000M, which is equivalent to 20% of the GDP of Catalonia and directly employs over 175,000 people.
The emergence of
place-based policies. The Catalan case of cluster policy
26 Mar, 2024
Cambridge, MA