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29 Nov 2023
French company Lhyfe to build hydrogen plant in Tarragona and create 300 jobs
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability · Manufacturing
See more French company Lhyfe to build hydrogen plant in Tarragona and create 300 jobsThe 15 MW green hydrogen production plant will deliver up to 5 tons of green hydrogen daily to local industrial customers.
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28 Nov 2023
Skello creates 55 jobs in Barcelona with the opening of its first office outside France
Business Investments
See more Skello creates 55 jobs in Barcelona with the opening of its first office outside FranceThe tech company aims to make its Catalan headquarters a hub for its business expansion strategy into other countries.
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23 Nov 2023
Danish electric vehicle company Monta establishes European hub in Barcelona
Business Investments
See more Danish electric vehicle company Monta establishes European hub in BarcelonaThe startup expert in electric vehicle (EV) charging is launching its operations in Spain and has chosen to open a European hub in Barcelona.
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22 Nov 2023
Catalonia boasts 320 deeptech startups, 10% more than last year
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia boasts 320 deeptech startups, 10% more than last yearAccording to an ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment report, these companies employ 2,340 people (35% more than last year) and have a turnover of 161 million euros (+30%).
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17 Nov 2023
Dutch multinational AkzoNobel invests 32 million euros to open a metal packaging factory in Catalonia
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
See more Dutch multinational AkzoNobel invests 32 million euros to open a metal packaging factory in CataloniaThe company will create 40 new job positions with the construction of the new production center in Vilafranca del Penedès (Barcelona), scheduled to commence operations by mid-2025.
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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
See more Catalonia is home to 9,255 foreign companies, a historical record and 62% more than 10 years agoThe 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
See more Barcelona will host a hydrogen laboratory and a pilot plant to produce green hydrogenThe 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
See more Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 attracted 25,300 attendees from 140 countries, setting a new standard for urban innovationOver 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
See more Nikkei, the world's largest financial newspaper, spotlights Catalonia as a tech hub destinationThe 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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