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08 Sep 2023
IPTE doubles the surface area of its plant in Reus in support of new production lines for electric vehicle components
Business Investments · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
See more IPTE doubles the surface area of its plant in Reus in support of new production lines for electric vehicle componentsThe Belgian company has created 25 jobs and increased capacity at its 2,450-square-meter facility, from where it designs, tests, and produces automation equipment for automotive electronic components, such as battery power systems.
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04 Sep 2023
America's Cup and the Catalan government will work together to ensure the event's impact and technological legacy in Catalonia
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more America's Cup and the Catalan government will work together to ensure the event's impact and technological legacy in CataloniaThe agreement signed aims to promote the use of green hydrogen in the Catalan nautical sector and facilitate the contracting of products and services to Catalan companies.
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21 Aug 2023
Barcelona consolidates its position as 2nd preferred location for startups in the European Union
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more Barcelona consolidates its position as 2nd preferred location for startups in the European UnionAccording to the Startup Heatmap Europe 2023, the Catalan capital has been ranked for the sixth consecutive year only behind Berlin and ahead of Amsterdam, Paris, and Lisbon.
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09 Aug 2023
Singapore Airlines restores direct flights between Barcelona and Singapore
Catalan Economy
See more Singapore Airlines restores direct flights between Barcelona and SingaporeBeginning in June of 2024, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will reinstate its previous schedule of two weekly frequencies that were in place before the pandemic.
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21 Jul 2023
AkzoNobel will create 80 new jobs in Catalonia by expanding its Barcelona plant
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability · Manufacturing
See more AkzoNobel will create 80 new jobs in Catalonia by expanding its Barcelona plantThe Dutch company is transforming the Barcelona site, which already employs 566 people, into AkzoNobel's main European production center for automotive coatings.
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21 Jul 2023
Discover Catalonia's 10 most disruptive companies of 2023
Catalan Economy
See more Discover Catalonia's 10 most disruptive companies of 2023These companies have received the Catalonia Exponential Leaders award, which recognizes their ability to positively impact society beyond their business, their potential for exponential growth, and the incorporation of disruptive technologies such as AI, 3D printing, or advanced biotechnology.
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19 Jul 2023
FC Barcelona and the Catalan Government Promote Catalonia in the United States
Catalan Economy
See more FC Barcelona and the Catalan Government Promote Catalonia in the United StatesTo coincide with FC Barcelona's pre-season tour, two pre-match promotional events have been organized in Los Angeles and San Francisco with 65 executives from North American technology multinationals.
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17 Jul 2023
SEAT to invest 300 million euros in a battery cell assembly plant in Catalonia
Catalan Economy · Business Investments · Manufacturing
See more SEAT to invest 300 million euros in a battery cell assembly plant in CataloniaThe project is expected to create over 400 direct and 100 indirect jobs.
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14 Jul 2023
60% of Catalan companies will innovate in 2023, a four-point increase from last year
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more 60% of Catalan companies will innovate in 2023, a four-point increase from last yearAccording to the Barometer of Innovation in Catalonia prepared by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, the R&D activity of Catalan companies is growing and aimed at introducing new products or services to the market, implementing new business models, or applying for patents.

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