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20 Mar 2026
UK-based Ark Data Centres to open major Barcelona facility, creating 500 skilled jobs in Catalonia’s tech sector
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more UK-based Ark Data Centres to open major Barcelona facility, creating 500 skilled jobs in Catalonia’s tech sectorThe UK company will build a new urban data center on 30,000 m² of industrial land, with support from Catalonia Trade & Investment and Barcelona City Council.
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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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12 Mar 2026
Alimentaria celebrates 50 years as a global meeting point in Barcelona for the food industry
International Events · Food & Beverage
See more Alimentaria celebrates 50 years as a global meeting point in Barcelona for the food industryThe landmark edition of the leading food and hospitality trade fair will gather 3,300 companies from 70 countries and more than 110,000 professionals in Barcelona, highlighting innovation and the HORECA sector's strength.
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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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06 Mar 2026
MWC26 closes in Barcelona with nearly 105,000 attendees and a strong focus on AI and innovation
International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more MWC26 closes in Barcelona with nearly 105,000 attendees and a strong focus on AI and innovationMWC26 has wrapped up after bringing together nearly 105,000 attendees from 207 countries and territories in Barcelona.
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05 Mar 2026
Barcelona ranked among Europe’s Top Five Cities for 2026
See more Barcelona ranked among Europe’s Top Five Cities for 2026The 2026 Europe’s Best Cities report highlights Barcelona’s reputation as a leading European hub for business, innovation, and talent.
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02 Mar 2026
Catalonia ranks 8th globally for attracting tech and digital foreign investment projects
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia ranks 8th globally for attracting tech and digital foreign investment projectsCatalonia has attracted €9.3 billion in foreign investment in this field over the past five years, 165% more than in the previous five-year period.
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27 Feb 2026
Catalonia strengthens Life Sciences ties in North Carolina’s Research Triangle
International Events
See more Catalonia strengthens Life Sciences ties in North Carolina’s Research TriangleCatalonia Trade & Investment presented the region’s life sciences ecosystem at the North Carolina Chamber in Raleigh, engaging 30 industry leaders from the Research Triangle and exploring future collaboration.
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