First of all, we highlight that all the information extracted is thanks to the Business Competitiveness Agency of Catalonia. In addition, we will reveal the most important information in the document. As we have mentioned in other articles, Catalonia is a global technological hub. Financial Times endorses it as the best region in southern Europe to invest, and this is the reason why many of the international companies decide to establish themselves.
Ecosystem that supports ICT technologies.Cutting-edge innovation systemExcellent location for technological investmentsFirst startup in southern EuropeMain attraction of international and local talentMWC and technology fairs
The number of foreign technology companies living in Catalonia increased by 21% in 2019. More than 50% come from the USA (242), Germany (192), France (151) and the United Kingdom (149). Catalonia in 2019 was the first technological destination bringing together:
-42.1% of FDI projects-38.2 of jobs -24.3% of invested capital
During 2015-2019, capital invested in Catalonia increased by 38.2%, exceeding 2,350 million in 241 projects. Catalonia led the ranking of the state, since it had 42.1% of the projects. In this way, workplaces were created, a total of 4,185. Foreign investments in the technological sector:ICT: -Huawei-Badi-Safened-Exertis-HousfyIndustry 4.0 and 3D printing-Mir-Infaimon-Kuka-Universal RobotsVideojocs: -Bandai Namco-King-Scopely-MadboDigital Content: -Adevinta-TransPerfect-PropulseVideo-MediaPost-Offertis-Life Sciences: -Applus-Novartis-Avx Pharmaturism and leisure: -Booking-Tapp-Gym IT-TentalCars-VirtuoFinance and Insurance: -Verse-Zurich-Media Group-Lemonway-OHPEN-CredimarketE-commerce and distribution: -Glovo-Manomano-Lakestar Altres sectors: -Nestle-DS Smith-Lecta-Daikin-SeatSome of the leading companies that share that Catalonia is an ideal place to make technological investments are: -King-Siemens-Scopely-Bandai Namco-Adevinta-Universal Robots Do you want to know more details? Click hither to access the Action document.
