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Catalan startups collectively generate some €3 billion in turnover, up 26% year-on-year, and employ over 30,500 people (+34%).

Catalan exports closed 2025 with a total volume of €100.779 billion, an increase of 0.6% over the previous year.

Catalonia will lead the ECRN in 2026–2027, strengthening its role in shaping EU chemical policies, innovation, and decarbonization strategies.

Next week, Barcelona once again becomes the global capital of audiovisual innovation.

Barcelona's MareNostrum 5 supercomputer gets a €129M AI upgrade, offering European businesses and researchers unprecedented access to advanced computing power.

Video game startups have raised over $130M, as Catalonia leads the EU in foreign investment, number of projects, and job creation in the sector.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport closed 2025 with a new all-time record in passenger numbers, reinforcing its role as one of Europe’s leading international hubs.

Supported by public funding, the hub promotes circular economy, waste reduction, and sustainable industrial transformation in Catalonia.

British companies highlighted the region’s strengths in innovation and talent during the presentation of the new UK Investment Barometer in Barcelona.