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Catalonia is one of the 13 regions promoting the "Alliance of European Semiconductor Regions", an initiative to encourage the growth and competitiveness of the semiconductor industry in Europe.

The largest and most important connectivity event in the world, Mobile World Congress 2023, ended yesterday with more than 88,500 attendees, 56% of whom were from industries related to the mobile ecosystem.

According to ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, there are currently more than 22,000 Catalan companies in this sector, with a €30,240 million revenue (+2.5% year-on-year) and 182,800 jobs generated (+1.4%).

This 6,000 m² space in Barcelona can accommodate 500 professionals from startups, large companies, research centers, hospitals, universities, and the administration.

In the last five years, the number of technology hubs in Barcelona and Catalonia has more than doubled, reaching 96 hubs, 78% of them based in Barcelona.

The Catalan Government will set up pavilions in both the Mobile World Congress and 4 Years From Now to facilitate the participation of 104 companies and startups in the event, 20% more than last year.

This is one of the most prestigious international rankings used by multinationals when considering future business investment projects.

According to data from ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, this is the highest figure on record and highlights the strength of the foreign activity of Catalan companies despite a context of international complexity.

PepsiCo's digital hub celebrates its first year, consolidating itself as one of the world's leaders in Barcelona's digital and technological sectors.