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20 Feb 2026
Catalan exports set a new all-time record in 2025 and surpass €100 billion
Catalan Economy
See more Catalan exports set a new all-time record in 2025 and surpass €100 billionCatalan exports closed 2025 with a total volume of €100.779 billion, an increase of 0.6% over the previous year.
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19 Feb 2026
Catalan Startups at 4YFN 2026
See more Catalan Startups at 4YFN 2026Download the overview of Catalan startups at 4YFN 2026 (PDF) and discover the talent and innovation shaping the future of technology.
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19 Feb 2026
Catalonia breaks record with €517M in health startup investment
See more Catalonia breaks record with €517M in health startup investmentAccording to the 2025 BioRegion of Catalonia Report, startups and scaleups in the life sciences a sector attracted a record €517M last year, a 43 % increase compared with 2024.
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18 Feb 2026
Mediterra DataCenters to develop a 100% green-powered data center in Barcelona
Business Investments
See more Mediterra DataCenters to develop a 100% green-powered data center in BarcelonaMediterra DataCenters will build a next-generation, 100% green-powered data center in Barcelona, strengthening Catalonia’s role as a leading hub for AI and digital infrastructure.
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17 Feb 2026
Catalonia is now home to 203 international technology hubs with an economic impact exceeding €4.1 billion
See more Catalonia is now home to 203 international technology hubs with an economic impact exceeding €4.1 billion80% of the companies with international technology hubs in Catalonia have received support from ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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16 Feb 2026
US company Elian lays foundation stone for Barcelona plant-based protein expansion
Business Investments · Food & Beverage
See more US company Elian lays foundation stone for Barcelona plant-based protein expansionTo set up and expand its project, Elian received support from ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment via a €2.25 million grant from the high-impact business projects support line.
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13 Feb 2026
AstraZeneca’s Barcelona Hub ranked Top 5 in Europe by Financial Times
Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more AstraZeneca’s Barcelona Hub ranked Top 5 in Europe by Financial TimesThe award also recognizes the role of ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment and the Barcelona City Council as key partners in making the project a reality.
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05 Feb 2026
Catalonia assumes the presidency of the ECRN, the European Union’s leading chemical industry network
Catalan Economy · Chemistry & Sustainability
See more Catalonia assumes the presidency of the ECRN, the European Union’s leading chemical industry networkCatalonia will lead the ECRN in 2026–2027, strengthening its role in shaping EU chemical policies, innovation, and decarbonization strategies.
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02 Feb 2026
UK semiconductor company Aion Silicon establishes its primary European design center in Barcelona
Business Investments
See more UK semiconductor company Aion Silicon establishes its primary European design center in BarcelonaThe company is leveraging Catalonia’s strong semiconductor ecosystem and plans to expand by attracting both local and international talent.
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