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12/06. 2019

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Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) develops the chip of the future European supercomputers, which allows to build one of the most powerful computers in Europe, the MareNostrum 5, operational on 2020. 

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For the fifth consecutive year, IESE is the top university in manager training, according to the Financial Times

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The startup ecosystem of Barcelona grows and obtains more than 10 million euros from international investors and sets up more technologic companies. 

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Mii electric, the first Seat electric car, has a price similar to combustion and a 260 kilometers autonomy 

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HP opens up the new center of 3D printing technology in Sant Cugat del Vallès,
a new experience to show the advances and innovations of the digital transformation. 

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NEWS


STARTUP CAPITAL

Zurich Spain creates its own startup, with 35 people, to digitize the digital secure group in Barcelona

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Mediktor, a biomedical symptom diagnoses app from Barcelona, among the best medtech startups in Europe, according to MedTech Europe

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The Pangea Aerospace project designs a new type of reusable spacecraft to send microsatellite out of Earth.

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The startups' accelerator BeBord settles in Barcelona its innovation and entrepreneurship hub for Europe. 

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Nina Capital, the venture capital manager of Marta Gaia Zanchi, settles in Barcelona and launches a fund of 18 million to invest in digital health.

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RESEARCH CAPITAL

The hospital of Sant Pau presents a new radiotherapy machine, with which allows to treat patients more precisely and with fewer side effects.

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CataloniaBio & HealthTech and MassMEDIC, the largest medical technology company in the United States, sign an agreement to promote innovation and research among its members. 

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INNOVATION CAPITAL

Clinic Barcelona Summer School, the summer school of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, celebrates its 2 edition to pop into health to the public through technological innovations, science and culture.

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Barcelona Tech City turns El Palauet into a club for digital executives, to bring the spirit of Pier 01 into a relaxed atmosphere.

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CULTURAL CAPITAL

Primavera Sound prepares its first edition in Los Angeles in 2020, a platform for Latin and national artists in the North American territory.

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Festival de Sitges 2019 celebrates the 40th anniversary of 'Mad Max' in its 52nd edition, to honor one of the great classics of the cinema.

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Festival Jardins Terramar celebrates its second edition in Sitges with an amazing art, music and gastronomy program

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The week of the terraces has more than 200 activities to make these establishments public at the beginning of the summer season.

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Check the program for the next 17 to 21 of june of the Sónar by Day and by Night, as well as the new Sónar+D 2019 academic approach with experts from around the world in the creation of immersive experiences and Artificial Intelligence applied to the arts.

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INVESTMENT CAPITAL

Housfy, the technological real estate platform, opens a new financing round of 6 million euros, to reinforce its international expansion.

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Barcelona attracts the 50% of sales to luxury tourists in Spain, with 33% of purchases from Chinese tourists in fashion and accessories stores.

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The Blackstone, managed by HI Partners, accumulates an investment of 3,500 million euros for the hotel Spanish industry.

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22@ expects to create 25,000 more jobs in the next four years, due to the increase in demand in the technology district

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Mango grows again with the impulse of the online sales and strengthens the transformation of the textile chain.

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FOOD CAPITAL

Rosa Esteva sets up a new restaurant Mordisco at La Roca Villge, an establishment where foodies have different dining options.

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David Andrés, until now head chef of Abac, in charge of Via Veneto, after taking over from the chef Sergio Humada.

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CONVENTIONS CAPITAL

Barcelona will host a textile convention with a similar impact to the Mobile World Congress, with more than 120,000 attendees.
 
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Port Aventura invests eleven million in expanding its Convention Center, which hosts 250 events a year and generates 25% of the turnover. 

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CONNECTIONS CAPITAL

Five new routes to Santiago de Chile, Nueva York, Toronto, Chicago, and Méxicoexpand the connection between El Prat Airport and America. 
 
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The airline Norwegian opens its fifth direct route to the United States from Barcelona-El Prat to Chicago, with four weekly flights. 
 
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REAL ESTATE CAPITAL

The hotel Nobu Barcelona, the new Robert de Niro hotel, opens its doors in the former Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya de Sants.

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Emperador Properties, the real estate holding of the Emperador group, buys Torre Diagonal 00, where Telefónica is located.

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ABOUT OUR MEMBERS

Devicare, the digital therapeutics company, opens a round of € 1.5 million crowdfunding to accelerate its growth.

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PortAventura World launches its sixth hotel, the Colorado Creek, a new benchmark for the resort's hotel offer that provides 10% more visitors.

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The consultancy Summa Branding integrates the digital agency Herraiz Soto in its group and strengthens the offer of services in the digital field and reinforces its business strategy.

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Read the interview of Alfons Cornella, Founder and President of Infonomía, in which highlights the importance between the university world and the business world, 

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Mediapro group is now part of the board of directors of Fandroid, owner of the League of Professional Video Games (LVP), after buying the stake.

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Cellnex positions in the United Kingdom with an agreement with BT, a British telecommunications multinational holding company

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Don’t miss the interview with Pere Navarro, head of the Zona Franca Consortium, which highlights the Spanish model of free trade zones and downplays the problem of infrastructure deficit.

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AGENDA


13/06/19

Where: RCDE Stadium
When: June 13 at 7:00 pm

Once again, Somos Uno celebrates its 7th solidarity event, organized by AURA Foundation, Fundación Pasqual Maragall, and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu to raise funds and step forward in several of its projects. 

The formal dinner and awards ceremony will take place on June 13 from 7:00 pm at the RCDE Stadium, if you want to contribute, there are different collaborations in which each company can participate.

For any questions and registration, you can contact Somos Uno in this email.

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29/06/19

Where: Club Natació Barcelona
When: June 29 at 4 pm

On Saturday, June 29th come and enjoy a family journey at Club Natació Barcelona.  

The CNB invites us to its facilities to share an afternoon full of activities, both for children and adults, in a unique location in Barcelona, in front of the sea.

After a welcome by Xose-Carlos Fernández, General Director of the club, we will have fun with a beach volleyball tournament and different activities for children.

Check the program:
  • 4.15 pm: Registration and welcome
  • 4.30 pm: Accommodation in cloakrooms
  • 5 pm: Beginning of the activities
  • 7 pm: End of the activities

Register here 

JUNE IN BARCELONA GLOBAL


26/06/19

Where: IMO -  (Carrer Josep Maria Lladó, 3, 08035 Barcelona)
When: June 26th at 6 pm

One more year, we invite you to the Barcelona Global General Assembly, a moment in which we want to share with all our members the advances of the association in these last months and the projects in which we are working. 

Your attendance is important to us, so register to attend.

Stay tuned for more information. 

Register here 
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