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21 Feb 2025
Foundever establishes global AI innovation center in Barcelona
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
Foundever opens AI Lab in Barcelona, enhancing customer experience through innovative AI solutions and expert collaboration.
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18 Feb 2025
Catalonia’s health startups and scaleups set investment record, rising 55% from last year
Catalan Economy
In 2024, investment in healthcare startups and scaleups reached a record-breaking €350 million.
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18 Feb 2025
International Tech Hubs in Catalonia grow 9% in 2024, reaching 160
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
In 2024, Catalonia reached 160 international tech hubs, generating 6,191 new jobs and an economic impact of 2.879 billion euros. 88% of these hubs were established with the support of Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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12 Feb 2025
Henkel strengthens European operations with a new Barcelona hub
Business Investments
Henkel Ibérica opened a Supply Chain Planning Hub in Barcelona, enhancing logistics and planning while creating 100 jobs.
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10 Feb 2025
Barcelona Supercomputing Center unveils Spain's first quantum computer built entirely with European technology
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
Barcelona Supercomputing Center unveils Spain’s first quantum computer built with 100% European tech, marking a leap in innovation and collaboration.
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06 Feb 2025
Catalonia is the second region in the EU for Pharmaceutical employment
Life Sciences
Catalonia is the EU's second-leading region for pharmaceutical jobs, solidified its position as a key player in Europe's pharmaceutical industry.
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31 Jan 2025
US accelerator Braid Theory sets up European headquarters in Barcelona to boost blue economy
Business Investments
Braid Theory boosts startups in ocean and environmental technology. Catalonia Trade & Investment has supported the company's establishment in Catalonia.
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30 Jan 2025
MWC25 Barcelona expected to attract over 101,000 visitors and 2,700 exhibitors in March
International Events
MWC25 Barcelona will bring together global leaders, startups, and advanced technologies to explore how AI, 5G Advance, and innovation are shaping the future.
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30 Jan 2025
Repsol to invest over €800M in the Tarragona Ecoplant, a pioneering project in Europe to produce renewable methanol
Business Investments · Chemistry & Sustainability
This project will create 340 jobs during the plant's operation and 2,800 during construction.

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