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22 May 2026
Catalonia and North Carolina connect two leading life sciences ecosystems
International Events · Life Sciences
See more Catalonia and North Carolina connect two leading life sciences ecosystemsCatalonia reinforced its position as a leading European life sciences hub during the Catalonia-North Carolina Life Sciences Exchange, held at the First Flight Venture Center in the heart of the renowned Research Triangle Park innovation district in the US.
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22 May 2026
Catalonia has 419 digital health companies, with a combined turnover of €652 million
See more Catalonia has 419 digital health companies, with a combined turnover of €652 millionCatalonia ranks as the fourth region in the world and the leading region in Europe for foreign investment projects attracted in this sector.
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21 May 2026
Barcelona ranks among the world’s top three congress cities in the latest ICCA ranking
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Barcelona ranks among the world’s top three congress cities in the latest ICCA rankingBarcelona climbed to third place in the latest ICCA ranking of the world’s leading congress cities. The Catalan capital ranks first worldwide in scientific congresses and hosted nearly 2,000 meetings in 2025, generating an estimated economic impact of €1.24 billion and reinforcing its position as a leading global destination for international business events.
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21 May 2026
Barcelona strengthens its position as one of the EU’s top five startup hubs for the third consecutive year
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona strengthens its position as one of the EU’s top five startup hubs for the third consecutive yearThe Catalan capital ranks just behind Paris, Berlin, Stockholm and Amsterdam in the latest StartupBlink global report, reinforcing Catalonia’s position as a leading innovation and investment destination in Europe.
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19 May 2026
Three Barcelona business schools among the world’s top executive education institutions in the Financial Times global ranking
Catalan Economy
See more Three Barcelona business schools among the world’s top executive education institutions in the Financial Times global rankingBarcelona and Catalonia's business schools play a key role in attracting international students and professionals to the region’s executive education sector.
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18 May 2026
Catalonia strengthens ties with Silicon Valley to boost AI, innovation and investment
See more Catalonia strengthens ties with Silicon Valley to boost AI, innovation and investmentCatalonia strengthens ties with Silicon Valley to boost AI, innovation, research and investment through new partnerships and tech collaboration.
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13 May 2026
Barcelona Supercomputing Center launches Europe's most advanced open-source chip
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Barcelona Supercomputing Center launches Europe's most advanced open-source chipBarcelona’s BSC unveils Europe’s most advanced open-source chip, strengthening Catalonia’s role as a leading semiconductor hub.
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12 May 2026
Catalan Wines showcase in Shenzhen and Hong Kong attracts more than 100 Chinese industry professionals
Catalan Economy · International Events · Food & Beverage
See more Catalan Wines showcase in Shenzhen and Hong Kong attracts more than 100 Chinese industry professionalsThis is the second business mission to Asia under the Catalan Wines program, which aims to promote the international commercialization of Catalan wines and sparkling wines.
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08 May 2026
The robotics sector in Catalonia doubles over the past five years and now generates €1 billion in turnover
International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more The robotics sector in Catalonia doubles over the past five years and now generates €1 billion in turnoverThe new report by Catalonia Trade & Investment emphasizes the expansion of Industry 4.0, the increasing digitalization of the industrial base.
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