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Strategic Plan for Science and Innovation 2024–2027

Knowledge transfer as the driving force of the economy.

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City and Science Biennial from november 18 to 23

The fourth edition will take place simultaneously in Barcelona and Madrid.

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39th FIL Guadalajara

Barcelona Guest City at the FIL GUADALAJARA 2025 (November 29 to December 7)

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Public success at the 18th Science Party

Nearly 18.000 people came to El Born to enjoy more than 160 science activities.

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Crea Feina Investiga

Grants to promote the integration of research talent into the productive sector.
Applications open until September 19, 2025.

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In-depth interview

Eduard Aibar: "We still have a lot to do to advance in the interdisciplinary study of science and technology"

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Strategic Plan for Science and Innovation 2024–2027

Knowledge transfer as the driving force of the economy.

More information Open in a new window

Logotip de Barcelona Ciència

City and Science Biennial from november 18 to 23

The fourth edition will take place simultaneously in Barcelona and Madrid.

Learn more Open in a new window

39th FIL Guadalajara

Barcelona Guest City at the FIL GUADALAJARA 2025 (November 29 to December 7)

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Public success at the 18th Science Party

Nearly 18.000 people came to El Born to enjoy more than 160 science activities.

Read more Open in a new window

Crea Feina Investiga

Grants to promote the integration of research talent into the productive sector.
Applications open until September 19, 2025.

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In-depth interview

Eduard Aibar: "We still have a lot to do to advance in the interdisciplinary study of science and technology"

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Strategic Plan for Science and Innovation 2024–2027

Knowledge transfer as the driving force of the economy.

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News

  • 04/07/2025 - 15:52 h Science The Natural Sciences Museum opens its summer program

    The range of activities, games and exhibitions officially starts on July 12.

  • Imatge virtual del BAC. Barcelona tindrà un nou pol d’activitat econòmica dedicat a l’economia circular
    02/07/2025 - 12:35 h Economy Barcelona Circular starts in Bon Pastor

    The BAC will be the city’s second specialised economic activity hub.

  • 01/07/2025 - 11:18 h Science THE ICT sector in Barcelona is growing and specializing

    In 2024, this field employed 129.608 professionals in the city, 6% moret han in 2023.

  • Visual d'alerta per onada de calor
    30/06/2025 - 17:05 h Social services Daytime alert for heatwaves deactivated and alert for hot and muggy nights maintained

    People are recommended to avoid direct sunlight and physical exercise during the hottest hours of the day, to drink water and freshen up often, use the coolest rooms in the home and use fans or air-conditioning.

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  • Sessió informativa "Workshop #22 – EPSN (European Performing Science Night) 2025"
    • When: Del 30/04/2025 al 28/09/2025
    • Where:Agenda online
  • Festival - concurs 'Simfonies de Ciència'
    • When: Del 01/07/2025 al 14/11/2025
    • Where:Centre Cívic Vil·la Urània - Centre Cívic Casa Golferichs - Centre Cultural Albareda - Centre Cívic Tomasa Cuevas
  • 'Les arts i les ciències, dues formes d’imaginar el cosmos'
    • When: Del 05/07/2025 al 05/07/2025
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  • 10ª Nit de la Biologia
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    • Where:Institut d'Estudis Catalans Open in a new window
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Publications

A selection of free and accessible documents published by Barcelona Science and Innovation.

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Study Women and Science in Barcelona

Gender and science

To be a city of science, Barcelona must also become more feminist. Only in this way will it be able to reduce the historical inequalities between men and women in this field and combat the so-called "masculinised academic culture".

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