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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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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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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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28 Jan 2026
Barcelona strengthens position as Europe's AI Hub with 129 million euros Supercomputer expansion
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Barcelona strengthens position as Europe's AI Hub with 129 million euros Supercomputer expansionBarcelona's MareNostrum 5 supercomputer gets a €129M AI upgrade, offering European businesses and researchers unprecedented access to advanced computing power.
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14 Jan 2026
China’s leading industrial robotics company chooses Barcelona for its European expansion
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more China’s leading industrial robotics company chooses Barcelona for its European expansionESTUN Automation strengthens its European footprint from Barcelona, combining local support, strong R&D, and a full robotics portfolio for key industries.
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09 Jan 2026
Port of Barcelona launches new €60 million blue economy hub
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Port of Barcelona launches new €60 million blue economy hubThe first stone has been laid for BlueTechPort, a flagship project to redevelop six warehouses and create a new hub for blue economy innovation and sustainable maritime industries.
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