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29 May 2026
Barcelona launches Europe’s new analog quantum computer at BSC
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Barcelona launches Europe’s new analog quantum computer at BSCThe Barcelona Supercomputig Center is integrating a new infrastructure into MareNostrum 5, making it one of the few supercomputers worldwide to combine classical computing with both digital and analog quantum computing.
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29 May 2026
Barcelona surpasses 135,000 digital professionals as tech talent continues to grow
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Barcelona surpasses 135,000 digital professionals as tech talent continues to growMobile World Capital Barcelona has released the eighth edition of the Digital Talent Overview 2026 report, confirming the sustained growth of Barcelona’s digital economy and the city’s consolidation as one of Europe’s leading technology hubs.
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29 May 2026
Finnish chemical company Kemira to invest 40M€ in two new plants at its facilities in Catalonia
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
See more Finnish chemical company Kemira to invest 40M€ in two new plants at its facilities in CataloniaKemira is expanding its Tarragona operations with two new projects focused on sustainable and high-performance water treatment technologies, with support from Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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22 May 2026
Catalonia and North Carolina connect two leading life sciences ecosystems
International Events · Life Sciences
See more Catalonia and North Carolina connect two leading life sciences ecosystemsCatalonia reinforced its position as a leading European life sciences hub during the Catalonia-North Carolina Life Sciences Exchange, held at the First Flight Venture Center in the heart of the renowned Research Triangle Park innovation district in the US.
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22 May 2026
Catalonia has 419 digital health companies, with a combined turnover of €652 million
See more Catalonia has 419 digital health companies, with a combined turnover of €652 millionCatalonia ranks as the fourth region in the world and the leading region in Europe for foreign investment projects attracted in this sector.
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21 May 2026
Barcelona ranks among the world’s top three congress cities in the latest ICCA ranking
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Barcelona ranks among the world’s top three congress cities in the latest ICCA rankingBarcelona climbed to third place in the latest ICCA ranking of the world’s leading congress cities. The Catalan capital ranks first worldwide in scientific congresses and hosted nearly 2,000 meetings in 2025, generating an estimated economic impact of €1.24 billion and reinforcing its position as a leading global destination for international business events.
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21 May 2026
Barcelona strengthens its position as one of the EU’s top five startup hubs for the third consecutive year
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona strengthens its position as one of the EU’s top five startup hubs for the third consecutive yearThe Catalan capital ranks just behind Paris, Berlin, Stockholm and Amsterdam in the latest StartupBlink global report, reinforcing Catalonia’s position as a leading innovation and investment destination in Europe.
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19 May 2026
Three Barcelona business schools among the world’s top executive education institutions in the Financial Times global ranking
Catalan Economy
See more Three Barcelona business schools among the world’s top executive education institutions in the Financial Times global rankingBarcelona and Catalonia's business schools play a key role in attracting international students and professionals to the region’s executive education sector.
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18 May 2026
Catalonia strengthens ties with Silicon Valley to boost AI, innovation and investment
See more Catalonia strengthens ties with Silicon Valley to boost AI, innovation and investmentCatalonia strengthens ties with Silicon Valley to boost AI, innovation, research and investment through new partnerships and tech collaboration.
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