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17 May 2024
North American company Elian opens a plant in Port of Barcelona to produce 2,500 tons of vegetable protein daily
Business Investments · Food & Beverage
The company, a subsidiary of the Viserion group, acquired Cargill's soy processing factory and maintained the 65 jobs to adapt part of the plant towards the production of alternative protein based on this vegetable.
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16 May 2024
Barcelona welcomes new Wolf Group factory, bringing 12 million euros investment and 50 jobs
Business Investments
The new plant, covering 10 hectares, will be the first to manufacture polyurethane foams on the Iberian Peninsula, which will then be exported to over 70 countries.
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14 May 2024
Barcelona gears up for industry transformation at IoT Solutions World Congress
International Events
The upcoming IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) will host more than 300 companies and 250 experts from across the globe in Barcelona, unveiling the latest advancements and disruptive technologies transforming industries.
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14 May 2024
New York fund XY Booster sets up an innovation hub in Barcelona to focus on impactful projects
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
The new hub, Q House, has secured a 5 million euro investment and will prioritize social impact initiatives benefiting 400 individuals.
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09 May 2024
Catalonia and the America's Cup, committed to the decarbonization of the nautical sector
Catalan Economy
Catalonia launches a public-private initiative to transition the nautical sector from fossil fuels to renewable energy, strengthening the industry's impact and legacy of the upcoming 37th America's Cup.
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30 Apr 2024
Barcelona ranks among the world's top 10 most attractive cities to work in
Catalan Economy · International Events
According to the results of the Decoding Global Talent 2024 report, released by The Boston Consulting Group after conducting a survey of 150,000 individuals from 188 different countries.
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25 Apr 2024
Catalonia is the third EU region to attract the most European funding for research and innovation projects, with over 1,000 million euros
Catalan Economy
The funding amount secured by Catalan companies, research centers, and universities during the first half of Horizon Europe comes to just behind those of Paris and Munich cities.
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25 Apr 2024
Chinese chemical multinational Wanhua inaugurates its new innovation center in Catalonia, creating 30 new jobs
With 10 chemical production factories, Wanhua currently employs 29,000 workers and holds over 6,200 registered patents.
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19 Apr 2024
Chinese company Chery chooses Barcelona for its first electric car plant in Europe
Business Investments · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
Chery has signed an agreement with the Catalan company Ebro-EV Motors, which represents an investment of 400 million euros in Zona Franca (Barcelona).

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