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The new European supercomputer, MareNostrum 5, is Spain's largest European investment in scientific infrastructure.

This initiative, promoted by the Semiconductors and Chips Alliance of Catalonia, aims to consolidate Catalonia as one of the reference hubs of the semiconductor industry in Europe.

As 2023 draws to a close, we would like to reflect on the remarkable journey of Barcelona and Catalonia, consolidating their status as Southern Europe's premier destinations for foreign investment.

Catalonia has solidified its technological strength, boasting a digitization index of 63.96%, nearly 12 points higher than the EU average and 1.6 points above its 2021 standing.

Harvard University has published a case study that shows how clusters have had a "decisive" positive impact on Catalan companies, and that Catalonia is one of the most developed regions in Europe in this area.

The Saudi Arabian company, which develops mobile video games, considers the Catalan capital "the perfect place" to attract talent.

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.

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%).

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.