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06 Dec 2023
Fira de Barcelona will expand by 25%, strengthening its position among the world's leading trade fairs
Catalan Economy
With a budget of 498 million euros, this project is part of the Trade Fair Infrastructure Plan and is expected to be completed in 2026.
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22 Nov 2023
Catalonia boasts 320 deeptech startups, 10% more than last year
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
According to an ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment report, these companies employ 2,340 people (35% more than last year) and have a turnover of 161 million euros (+30%).
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16 Nov 2023
Catalonia is home to 9,255 foreign companies, a historical record and 62% more than 10 years ago
Catalan Economy
The United States, France, and Germany have the most companies in Catalonia. Notably, there has been a significant increase in companies from Asia, particularly China and Japan.
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14 Nov 2023
Barcelona will host a hydrogen laboratory and a pilot plant to produce green hydrogen
Catalan Economy · Chemistry & Sustainability
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya-BarcelonaTech (UPC) has launched its hydrogen laboratory and green hydrogen production pilot plant. These state-of-the-art facilities serve as a living lab to advance research and innovation in hydrogen technologies, a pivotal energy vector in the transition toward decarbonization.
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02 Nov 2023
Barcelona, a pioneer in the smart cities, prepares to host the leading Smart City Expo World Congress 2023
Catalan Economy · International Events
The world's largest event on cities and urban innovation will take place from November 7 to 9 at the Fira de Barcelona.
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30 Oct 2023
Catalonia launches a campaign to attract investment during the America's Cup
Catalan Economy · International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
This initiative falls within the collaborative agreement between ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment and the America's Cup, ensuring both the competition's technological and industrial impact and its legacy in Catalonia.
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25 Oct 2023
Catalonia Trade & Investment has supported 26,000 internationalization projects for Catalan companies over the last 35 years
Catalan Economy
The first ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment offices abroad were opened in 1988 in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Milan, and New York.
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09 Oct 2023
Catalonia and Upper Austria sign an agreement to promote economic development and collaboration
Catalan Economy · International Events
The agreement sets out the mutual commitment of both territories to actively support and enhance trade relations, facilitate foreign direct investment, and promote the development of dual education programs.
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03 Oct 2023
Barcelona, ranked 8th Best City in the World
Catalan Economy
Resonance Consulting has published the World’s Best Cities Report 2024, a ranking of the Top 100 metropolitan areas using a combination of core statistics and qualitative assessments.
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