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by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment
Issue 108 | July 4th 2025
Top executives from 20 international companies share why they chose Catalonia to power their growth—from its innovation ecosystem to unbeatable quality of life. Discover what sets this European business hub apart.
Setting up your company in Barcelona-Catalonia
Catalonia Trade & Investment advises 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.
Barcelona chosen as UNESCO's global hub for the sustainable Blue Economy
This world-class centre will promote colllaborations with stakeholders around the globe to trigger innovations in ocean science.
Catalonia targets Asian markets with first wine trade mission to China and Taiwan
Catalan wineries presented wines and cavas in Shanghai and Taipei, boosting exports through the Catalan Wines program's Asia debut.
UK company Smith+Nephew opens new medical innovation center in Barcelona
Smith+Nephew opens 2,000 m2 medtech center, set to bring together 100 staff for surgical training and advanced care.
Talent
Barcelona-Catalonia offers a highly skilled workforce, with over 50% of working women holding a university degree—above the Spanish and EU average.
Find qualified talent in Barcelona-Catalonia.
“Barcelona reaffirms itself as a capital of talent, with a great capacity to generate and attract professionals from all over the world”
Francesc Fajula, CEO of Mobile World Capital Barcelona
New direct flight to boost ties between Canada and Catalonia
De Rijke Group establishes a new logistics hub in Barcelona
vLex becomes Barcelona’s newest unicorn after $1 billion acquisition by Clio
PreZero invests €42M in Barcelona to launch Spain’s largest SRF plant and first urban biomethane facility
Barcelona's digital talent has increased by 6%, reaching nearly 130,000 professionals
Delta launches direct flights from Seattle to Barcelona starting May 2026
Trend Micro chooses Barcelona to open its new European Cybersecurity Hub
Mobile World Congress 2025 generated €561 million economic impact to Barcelona
Catalonia strengthens global biotech ties at BIO Boston 2025 with major networking event
Barcelona-based SpliceBio secures a €118 million financing round for advancing in gene therapy
German company Walldorf Consulting opens new office in Barcelona
The Bioenergy industry
in Catalonia
The bioenergy sector in Catalonia comprises 365 companies generating a total turnover of €872 million and employing 2,650 individuals.
