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16 Nov 2023
Catalonia is home to 9,255 foreign companies, a historical record and 62% more than 10 years ago
Catalan Economy
The United States, France, and Germany have the most companies in Catalonia. Notably, there has been a significant increase in companies from Asia, particularly China and Japan.
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14 Nov 2023
Barcelona will host a hydrogen laboratory and a pilot plant to produce green hydrogen
Catalan Economy · Chemistry & Sustainability
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech (UPC) has launched its hydrogen laboratory and green hydrogen production pilot plant. These state-of-the-art facilities serve as a living lab to advance research and innovation in hydrogen technologies, a pivotal energy vector in the transition toward decarbonization.
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10 Nov 2023
Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 attracted 25,300 attendees from 140 countries, setting a new standard for urban innovation
International Events · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
Over three days, the event was held in conjunction with Tomorrow. >Mobility World Congress organized with the EIT Urban Mobility – Tomorrow.Building and Tomorrow.Blue Economy.
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08 Nov 2023
Nikkei, the world's largest financial newspaper, spotlights Catalonia as a tech hub destination
The article explores why Catalonia is gaining attention as a tech hub, highlighting its research institutions and ability to attract top talent.
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06 Nov 2023
Catalonia and Argentina to collaborate and promote competitiveness and innovation among businesses in both regions
Catalan exports to Argentina increased by 48% in 2022 over the previous year, reaching a total of 417 million euros.
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02 Nov 2023
Barcelona, a pioneer in the smart cities, prepares to host the leading Smart City Expo World Congress 2023
Catalan Economy · International Events
The world's largest event on cities and urban innovation will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Fira de Barcelona.
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30 Oct 2023
Catalonia launches a campaign to attract investment during the America's Cup
Catalan Economy · International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
This initiative falls within the collaborative agreement between ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment and the America's Cup, ensuring both the competition's technological and industrial impact and its legacy in Catalonia.
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25 Oct 2023
Catalonia Trade & Investment has supported 26,000 internationalization projects for Catalan companies over the last 35 years
Catalan Economy
The first ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment offices abroad were opened in 1988 in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Milan, and New York.
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24 Oct 2023
The US multinational HP to create up to 80 new jobs in a new innovation and design center opened in Barcelona
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
HP, which already has 2,500 employees in Sant Cugat (Barcelona), located the new facilities in Catalonia due to “the existence of international design talent and Barcelona´s capacity to attract it” and because the Catalan headquarters “is one of the company’s most significant worldwide”.
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