Catalonia in business by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment

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Catalonia in business

by ACCIÓ - Catalonia Trade & Investment

Issue 120 | July 24th 2026

Catalonia Trade & Investment secured a record €1.105 billion in foreign investment in 2025, up 5% year-on-year, with 101 projects creating and maintaining more than 5,700 jobs.

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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.

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TCI invests €20M to establish first European production and R&D center in Barcelona
TCI invests €20M to establish first European production and R&D center in Barcelona
The project will create 15 jobs and establish a production, R&D and customer facility in Catalonia, with support from Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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Submer to invest over €1 billion in a new AI data center in Catalonia
Submer to invest over €1 billion in a new AI data center in Catalonia
Barcelona-based Submer will develop a next-generation AI data center in Flix, creating up to 150 jobs and accelerating the reindustrialization of the area.
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Meet Catalonia’s 10 most disruptive companies of 2026
Meet Catalonia’s 10 most disruptive companies of 2026
The winning companies stand out for delivering social impact beyond their core business, paired with innovative value propositions and strong corporate cultures.
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Interested in learning about infraestructures and resources available for businesses in Catalonia? Let's talk
why-catalonia

Tech & Digital Hubs

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.

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why

“Barcelona is our long-term European base, combining local manufacturing and talent with the same R&D and quality standards as in Asia and the United States”

Vincent Lin,
President of TCI

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latest

Catalonia bets on Quantum Technologies to boost business competitiveness

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Barcelona strengthens global connectivity with 11 new air routes for summer 2026

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Barcelona Airport to invest €153 million in Terminal 2 modernization

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Daniel Susskind: AI, Work and the Future of Economic Value

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German multinational Fischer chooses Catalonia for its first automated warehouse outside Germany

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Catalonia’s space technologies sector is made up of over 80 companies generating nearly €240 million in revenue

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Catalonia boosts France business connections as Barcelona prepares for the Tour’s Grand Départ

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key-industries

Quantum Technologies in Catalonia

Catalonia, one of Europe's main technological hubs, aspires to become the first quantum computing center in southern Europe.

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