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21 Jul 2026
Catalonia bets on Quantum Technologies to boost business competitiveness
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia bets on Quantum Technologies to boost business competitivenessCatalonia’s quantum technologies sector generates €91 million in annual turnover, reinforcing the region’s position as one of Europe’s leading emerging quantum hubs.
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20 Jul 2026
Barcelona Airport to invest €153 million in Terminal 2 modernization
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona Airport to invest €153 million in Terminal 2 modernizationBarcelona-El Prat Airport will invest more than €153 million to transform Terminal 2 into a modern, sustainable and better-connected transport hub, strengthening Catalonia's international connectivity and business competitiveness.
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17 Jul 2026
German multinational Fischer chooses Catalonia for its first automated warehouse outside Germany
Business Investments · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities · Manufacturing
See more German multinational Fischer chooses Catalonia for its first automated warehouse outside GermanyFischer expands its footprint in Catalonia with the opening of its first automated warehouse outside Germany in Tarragona, Catalonia. Backed by a €4 million investment, the project creates three jobs and secures around 40 existing positions.
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16 Jul 2026
Barcelona strengthens global connectivity with 11 new air routes for summer 2026
Catalan Economy
See more Barcelona strengthens global connectivity with 11 new air routes for summer 2026Improved air connections with North America, Latin America and North Africa strengthen Catalonia's competitiveness as an international business destination.
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13 Jul 2026
Submer to invest over €1 billion in AI data center in Catalonia
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Submer to invest over €1 billion in AI data center in CataloniaBarcelona-based AI infrastructure company Submer will develop a next-generation AI data center in Flix, creating up to 150 permanent jobs and accelerating the reindustrialization of the area.
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09 Jul 2026
Catalonia’s space technologies sector is made up of over 80 companies generating nearly €240 million in revenue
Catalan Economy · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Catalonia’s space technologies sector is made up of over 80 companies generating nearly €240 million in revenueBarcelona has become the fourth-ranked city in the European Union by funding raised by startups in the space sector.
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08 Jul 2026
Meet Catalonia’s 10 most disruptive companies of 2026
Catalan Economy · International Events · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more Meet Catalonia’s 10 most disruptive companies of 2026The awarded companies were recognized for creating positive social impact beyond their core business, while also standing out for their unique value propositions, strong corporate culture, and high growth potential.
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03 Jul 2026
Catalonia boosts France business connections as Barcelona prepares for the Tour’s Grand Départ
See more Catalonia boosts France business connections as Barcelona prepares for the Tour’s Grand DépartACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment and Business France have organized an event to identify business opportunities among some 100 Catalan and French companies with operations or interests in each other’s markets.
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01 Jul 2026
NASA selects Catalan company Thinex to develop a new sensor printing system for spacecraft landing parachutes
Tech & Digital Transformation
See more NASA selects Catalan company Thinex to develop a new sensor printing system for spacecraft landing parachutesThinex has received support from ACCIÓ–Catalonia Trade & Investment to support its growth and secure the agreement with NASA.

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