10 reasons for doing business in Barcelona
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A global city on a human scale
Throughout history, various cultures and civilisations have made their mark on this diverse, inclusive and modern city which is open to the sea.
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A competitive and diverse economic powerhouse
Barcelona attracts foreign, scientific and artistic investment, as well as entrepreneurial talent, making it highly competitive for international investors and business people from a variety of sectors ranging from industry to research.
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A European gateway to the world
A city connected to the rest of the world through its international airport, high-speed train station, large commercial port, international trade fair site, logistics activities platform and duty-free zone.
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A magnet for startups and scaleups
The city is the ideal place for start-ups and entrepreneurial talent.
Numerous initiatives are launched here that consolidate its innovation ecosystem and act as a bridge to large corporations. -
A brand new urban economic agenda
Barcelona has a vision of the future, a "Green New Deal" that plans a new social and economic model based on sustainability, fairness and competitiveness.
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A hub that attracts creativity and talent
An ideal city for receiving and training national and international talent, thanks to a university system with the highest educational standards. A new change of paradigm, where it is the workers who attract enterprises.
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A city that inspires creators
The city promotes the conditions for the most creative and innovative minds and individuals to prosper: cultural and sports events, abundant human heritage, international icons, providing an impetus to creative industries.
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Generating knowledge that’s at the service of the people
Barcelona boasts a large innovation and research ecosystem with professionals, students and researchers making up the community of a wide network of research centres and public and private universities.
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A compact and diverse urban model
The new urban concept is taking us closer to a sustainable model where the individual is at the centre. Barcelona is responding dynamically to the complex issue of getting public space to coexist in a humanised use, promoting social cohesion and economic activity.
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The city for your life project
Barcelona has a combination of features that make it unique and attractive. A model that enables personal and professional growth while offering everything we need in the various stages of life.
A land of opportunities
Strategic sectors
News
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11/04/2024 - 14:54 h Science Barcelona submits its candidacy to host a centre dedicated to the blue economy
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20/03/2024 - 10:26 h Science Barcelona to reflect on the future of the oceans at the UN Ocean Decade Conference
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18/03/2024 - 13:49 h Science Institutional meeting in Barcelona to celebrate the first anniversary of the AstraZeneca Global Hub
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15/03/2024 - 15:42 h Science Barcelona hosts the BIO-Europe Spring with an outstanding Catalan presence
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11/03/2024 - 16:05 h Environment and sustainability Endolla Barcelona: Southern Europe’s largest public electromobility network
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07/03/2024 - 13:43 h Employment and jobs Barcelona Activa provides support for more people and businesses
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06/03/2024 - 13:32 h Employment and jobs Positive balance for the Welcome Desk on its second anniversary
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10 Reasons to do Business (PDF 13.07 MB) (13.07 MB) Barcelona Data Sheet 2020 (PDF 2.47 MB) (2.47 MB) Barcelona Green Deal (PDF 7.33 MB) (7.33 MB)