Why invest in Catalonia

Located in Southern Europe, Catalonia and Barcelona have been recognized by the Financial Times for having Europe’s best foreign investment attraction strategy.

Barcelona-Catalonia is one of the strongest industrial locations in Europe. It is Spain’s industrial driving force, accounting for 22.3% of its GDP.

With an excellent transportation system, Barcelona-Catalonia is the top logistics and distribution center for importing, exporting and doing business in Europe.

There are over 9,600 world-leading companies that are expanding their operations or establishing new R&D hubs in Catalonia.

Barcelona-Catalonia enjoys a competitive environment that makes it a great location for innovation, entrepreneurship, and R&D activities.

Years of public and private commitment to science, technology, and research in Catalonia make us today the place to be for innovation in Spain and Europe. 

Qualified talent for your operations is readily available in Barcelona-Catalonia with one of the most skilled workforces in Europe located here.

Top international companies are setting up global tech hubs in Barcelona-Catalonia. Skilled talent, a booming startup economy, and excellent quality of life are the main reasons they settle in the region.

With 30 years of experience in cluster policy in Catalonia, 27 clusters are home to 2,700 firms and other entities with a combined turnover of €70,000M.

Come to Barcelona-Catalonia and enjoy a high standard of living with competitive costs, a good array of services, the best mobility connections, and a mild climate all year round.