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18 Jul 2025
Catalonia moves up as a Strongly Innovative European Region and leads Spain
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia moves up as a Strongly Innovative European Region and leads SpainThe region climbs nine spots in the European Commission’s Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2025 (RIS), which analyzes 241 European regions in total.
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17 Jul 2025
Grifols invests €160 million in Barcelona and creates 400 jobs with a new plasma fractionation plant
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more Grifols invests €160 million in Barcelona and creates 400 jobs with a new plasma fractionation plantThe Barcelona-based global company will expand its biotech hub to meet growing European demand.
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16 Jul 2025
Meet the 10 most disruptive companies in Catalonia in 2025
Catalan Economy
See more Meet the 10 most disruptive companies in Catalonia in 2025The companies awarded were all recognized for their ability to generate a positive impact on society beyond their core business, their differentiated value propositions, corporate culture, and potential for exponential growth.
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02 Jul 2025
Catalonia’s ICT sector doubles its value to €10 billion, driving growth and innovation across the economy
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia’s ICT sector doubles its value to €10 billion, driving growth and innovation across the economyCatalonia's ICT sector doubles its value to €10 billion, outpacing the economy and opening up high-growth opportunities for global investors.
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01 Jul 2025
New direct flight to boost ties between Canada and Catalonia
Catalan Economy · Business Investments
See more New direct flight to boost ties between Canada and CataloniaWestJet launches seasonal non-stop route from Halifax to Barcelona starting summer 2025.
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19 Jun 2025
Mobile World Congress 2025 generated €561 million economic impact to Barcelona
Catalan Economy
See more Mobile World Congress 2025 generated €561 million economic impact to BarcelonaMWC Barcelona 2025 had an economic impact of €561 million, attracting 109,000 attendees and supporting 13,000 temporary jobs in the city.
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11 Jun 2025
Barcelona-based SpliceBio secures a €118 million financing round for advancing in gene therapy
Catalan Economy · Business Investments · Life Sciences
See more Barcelona-based SpliceBio secures a €118 million financing round for advancing in gene therapyIt is the largest round of funding for a biotech company in Catalonia and Spain.
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11 Jun 2025
Catalonia targets Asian markets with first wine trade mission to China and Taiwan
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia targets Asian markets with first wine trade mission to China and TaiwanCatalan wineries presented wines and cavas in Shanghai and Taipei, boosting exports through the Catalan Wines program's Asia debut.
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06 Jun 2025
Barcelona chosen as UNESCO's global hub for the sustainable Blue Economy
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona chosen as UNESCO's global hub for the sustainable Blue EconomyUNESCO selects Barcelona as global hub for sustainable blue economy, hosting the Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre until 2030.
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