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27 Apr 2026
The new CaixaResearch Institute strengthens Barcelona’s leadership in biomedicine
Catalan Economy · Life Sciences
See more The new CaixaResearch Institute strengthens Barcelona’s leadership in biomedicineWith a €100 million investment, the new CaixaResearch Institute will feature 20,000 m2 dedicated to immunology research and capacity for 500 professionals, including 425 scientists.
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24 Apr 2026
Henkel reinforces its commitment to Barcelona with new European Supply Chain Planning Hub
Catalan Economy · Business Investments · Manufacturing
See more Henkel reinforces its commitment to Barcelona with new European Supply Chain Planning HubThe new Henkel hub in Barcelona creates 120+ skilled jobs and manages supply chain operations across 20 European countries.
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21 Apr 2026
Amazon has invested €5 billion in Catalonia in the last decade and generates €340 million in exports
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more Amazon has invested €5 billion in Catalonia in the last decade and generates €340 million in exportsThe company supports 3,700 Catalan SMEs and employs more than 8,000 people across the region.
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15 Apr 2026
Catalonia’s fashion sector generates a turnover of more than €17.5 billion
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia’s fashion sector generates a turnover of more than €17.5 billionCatalonia is the fifth region worldwide in terms of foreign direct investment projects attracted in the fashion sector over the past five years.
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13 Apr 2026
Port of Barcelona strengthens its logistics hub with new sustainable car terminal
Catalan Economy
See more Port of Barcelona strengthens its logistics hub with new sustainable car terminalInternational Car Operators (ICO) has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art vehicle terminal at the Port of Barcelona, reinforcing Catalonia’s position as a leading logistics hub in southern Europe.
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13 Apr 2026
SEAT & CUPRA launches a new electric vehicle in Barcelona, reinforcing the city's role as a leading hub for mobility transformation
Catalan Economy · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
See more SEAT & CUPRA launches a new electric vehicle in Barcelona, reinforcing the city's role as a leading hub for mobility transformationCatalonia advances electric mobility as CUPRA launches a new EV in Barcelona, reinforcing its role as a leading hub for innovation, talent, and automotive investment.
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18 Mar 2026
€50 million investment to triple DFactory Barcelona’s innovation space
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more €50 million investment to triple DFactory Barcelona’s innovation spaceDFactory Barcelona begins its Phase 2 expansion, tripling its footprint to attract global companies in advanced manufacturing, health, and agro-industry by 2027.
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17 Mar 2026
Catalonia advances a €10 million quantum initiative to enhance secure communications in Europe
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia advances a €10 million quantum initiative to enhance secure communications in EuropeCatalonia is deploying a 12-node quantum ring to protect critical communications and accelerate post-quantum cybersecurity.
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11 Mar 2026
Eurecat technology center marks 10 years with €1.25 billion impact on Catalonia’s economy
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Eurecat technology center marks 10 years with €1.25 billion impact on Catalonia’s economyBacked by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, Eurecat has delivered 16,000+ innovation projects, invested €27M in tech infrastructure, and created 12 spin-offs over the past decade.
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