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30 Oct 2024
Catalonia will chair the European Alliance of Semiconductor Regions in 2026
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia will chair the European Alliance of Semiconductor Regions in 2026This positions Catalonia at the forefront of European pioneering regions in the drive to build a semiconductor ecosystem that gives the entire continent technological sovereignty and production capabilities.
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29 Oct 2024
Catalonia has 340 deep-tech startups, a 6% increase over last year
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia has 340 deep-tech startups, a 6% increase over last yearAccording to a study by Catalonia Trade & Investment, these emerging companies employ 2,735 people (up 17%) and generate a revenue of €166 million (up 3%).
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29 Oct 2024
Nearly 40 Catalan startups will showcase their technology at three major global industry conferences
Catalan Economy
See more Nearly 40 Catalan startups will showcase their technology at three major global industry conferencesCatalonia Trade & Investment, together with the Barcelona City Council, is jointly promoting the participation of these startups at the Web Summit in Lisbon, SWITCH in Singapore, and Slush in Helsinki.
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28 Oct 2024
Swedish company Essity invests €24 million to open a new production line at its Tarragona factory
See more Swedish company Essity invests €24 million to open a new production line at its Tarragona factoryEssity's expansion project in Catalonia has received support from ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment through a €200,000 grant from its High Impact Business Investments line.
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23 Oct 2024
Catalonia is home to 9,602 foreign companies, a record high and a 68% increase over the past decade
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia is home to 9,602 foreign companies, a record high and a 68% increase over the past decadeThe top three countries with companies in Catalonia are the U.S., France, and Germany, while the number of firms in technology sectors has risen, now representing 20% of the total.
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21 Oct 2024
Emirates Team New Zealand makes history in Barcelona with third consecutive America's Cup victory
International Events
See more Emirates Team New Zealand makes history in Barcelona with third consecutive America's Cup victoryThe end of the America's Cup 2024 will leave a legacy of innovation and sustainability in Catalonia.
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18 Oct 2024
Multinational company Covestro invests €51 million to decarbonize its Tarragona plant
Business Investments
See more Multinational company Covestro invests €51 million to decarbonize its Tarragona plantThis initiative builds on Covestro's continued investment in Tarragona, Catalonia, where the company operates several facilities, including a €200 million chlorine plant inaugurated last year, which created 50 new jobs.
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17 Oct 2024
A group of 20 Catalan clusters travel to China to explore innovation opportunities and build alliances
Catalan Economy
See more A group of 20 Catalan clusters travel to China to explore innovation opportunities and build alliancesThe Catalonia Clusters program, with an overall turnover of €80 billion and involving 3,000 businesses and stakeholders, has been driven by the Catalan government via Catalonia Trade & Investment.
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15 Oct 2024
International Electric Marine Association establishes global headquarters in Barcelona
Chemistry & Sustainability
See more International Electric Marine Association establishes global headquarters in BarcelonaIEMA chose Barcelona for its strategic location near key maritime innovation hubs and international regulatory bodies like the IMO and ISO.
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