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The EdTech sector in Barcelona-Catalonia currently generates nearly 900 million euros in annual business volume and more than 4,500 jobs.

In the biotechnology business network in Spain, Catalonia has the highest number of companies at 242 (24.85%), followed by Madrid (17.25%), Andalusia (12.94%), the Basque Country (9.45%), and Valencia (8.62%).

The 2024 edition of the world's biggest and most impactful connectivity event surpassed half a billion euros for the first time, and resulted in the creation of more than 9,200 part-time jobs throughout the city of Barcelona.

Barcelona already has 122,185 digital professionals, which means that almost 55,000 new ICT specialists have been incorporated since 2018.

The study by the international consultancy StartupBlink, which analyzes over 1,000 cities, also identifies Barcelona as the world's leading city in the video game and pharmaceutical industries.

Catalonia ranks as the third region in the European Union for attracting the most foreign investment projects in the semiconductor field.

According to a study by the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia and ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, the number of companies in this sector has increased by 50% over the past five years.

According to the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, the economic impact of investments in these facilities on Barcelona's GDP is projected to reach 7,235 million euros.

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.