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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
See more Catalonia is home to 9,255 foreign companies, a historical record and 62% more than 10 years agoThe 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
See more Barcelona will host a hydrogen laboratory and a pilot plant to produce green hydrogenThe 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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10 Nov 2023
Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 attracted 25,300 attendees from 140 countries, setting a new standard for urban innovation
International Events · Automotive, Logistics & Smart Cities
See more Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 attracted 25,300 attendees from 140 countries, setting a new standard for urban innovationOver three days, the event was held in conjunction with Tomorrow. >Mobility World Congress organized with the EIT Urban Mobility – Tomorrow.Building and Tomorrow.Blue Economy.
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08 Nov 2023
Nikkei, the world's largest financial newspaper, spotlights Catalonia as a tech hub destination
See more Nikkei, the world's largest financial newspaper, spotlights Catalonia as a tech hub destinationThe article explores why Catalonia is gaining attention as a tech hub, highlighting its research institutions and ability to attract top talent.
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06 Nov 2023
Catalonia and Argentina to collaborate and promote competitiveness and innovation among businesses in both regions
See more Catalonia and Argentina to collaborate and promote competitiveness and innovation among businesses in both regionsCatalan exports to Argentina increased by 48% in 2022 over the previous year, reaching a total of 417 million euros.
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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
See more Barcelona, a pioneer in the smart cities, prepares to host the leading Smart City Expo World Congress 2023The 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
See more Catalonia launches a campaign to attract investment during the America's CupThis 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
See more Catalonia Trade & Investment has supported 26,000 internationalization projects for Catalan companies over the last 35 yearsThe first ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment offices abroad were opened in 1988 in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Milan, and New York.
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24 Oct 2023
The US multinational HP to create up to 80 new jobs in a new innovation and design center opened in Barcelona
Business Investments · Tech & Digital Transformation
See more The US multinational HP to create up to 80 new jobs in a new innovation and design center opened in BarcelonaHP, which already has 2,500 employees in Sant Cugat (Barcelona), located the new facilities in Catalonia due to “the existence of international design talent and Barcelona´s capacity to attract it” and because the Catalan headquarters “is one of the company’s most significant worldwide”.
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