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17 May 2024
Data centers in Barcelona are set to generate 7 billion euros by 2025
Catalan Economy
See more Data centers in Barcelona are set to generate 7 billion euros by 2025According to the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, the economic impact of investments in these facilities on Barcelona's GDP is projected to reach 7,235 million euros.
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17 May 2024
North American company Elian opens a plant in Port of Barcelona to produce 2,500 tons of vegetable protein daily
Business Investments · Food & Beverage
See more North American company Elian opens a plant in Port of Barcelona to produce 2,500 tons of vegetable protein dailyThe company, a subsidiary of the Viserion group, acquired Cargill's soy processing factory and maintained the 65 jobs to adapt part of the plant towards the production of alternative protein based on this vegetable.
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16 May 2024
Barcelona welcomes new Wolf Group factory, bringing 12 million euros investment and 50 jobs
Business Investments
See more Barcelona welcomes new Wolf Group factory, bringing 12 million euros investment and 50 jobsThe new plant, covering 10 hectares, will be the first to manufacture polyurethane foams on the Iberian Peninsula, which will then be exported to over 70 countries.
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14 May 2024
Barcelona gears up for industry transformation at IoT Solutions World Congress
International Events
See more Barcelona gears up for industry transformation at IoT Solutions World CongressThe upcoming IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) will host more than 300 companies and 250 experts from across the globe in Barcelona, unveiling the latest advancements and disruptive technologies transforming industries.
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14 May 2024
New York fund XY Booster sets up an innovation hub in Barcelona to focus on impactful projects
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more New York fund XY Booster sets up an innovation hub in Barcelona to focus on impactful projectsThe new hub, Q House, has secured a 5 million euro investment and will prioritize social impact initiatives benefiting 400 individuals.
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09 May 2024
Catalonia and the America's Cup, committed to the decarbonization of the nautical sector
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia and the America's Cup, committed to the decarbonization of the nautical sectorCatalonia launches a public-private initiative to transition the nautical sector from fossil fuels to renewable energy, strengthening the industry's impact and legacy of the upcoming 37th America's Cup.
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30 Apr 2024
Barcelona ranks among the world's top 10 most attractive cities to work in
Catalan Economy · International Events
See more Barcelona ranks among the world's top 10 most attractive cities to work inAccording to the results of the Decoding Global Talent 2024 report, released by The Boston Consulting Group after conducting a survey of 150,000 individuals from 188 different countries.
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25 Apr 2024
Catalonia is the third EU region to attract the most European funding for research and innovation projects, with over 1,000 million euros
Catalan Economy
See more Catalonia is the third EU region to attract the most European funding for research and innovation projects, with over 1,000 million eurosThe funding amount secured by Catalan companies, research centers, and universities during the first half of Horizon Europe comes to just behind those of Paris and Munich cities.
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25 Apr 2024
Chinese chemical multinational Wanhua inaugurates its new innovation center in Catalonia, creating 30 new jobs
See more Chinese chemical multinational Wanhua inaugurates its new innovation center in Catalonia, creating 30 new jobsWith 10 chemical production factories, Wanhua currently employs 29,000 workers and holds over 6,200 registered patents.

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