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22/01. 2025
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Barcelona Global presents the conclusions for the Life Sciences Chapter in CosmoCaixa, with the participation of Ramon Agenjo, President of Barcelona Global; Josep Sanfeliu, Managing Partner of Asabys and President of the Chapter; and Joan Romero, CEO of ACCIÓ.

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Barcelona & Partners, the investment attraction agency of Barcelona Global, attracts life sciences and health investors in London.

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Barcelona consolidates its position as a European hub for science and technology, according to a study by AMB and Cambra de Comerç.

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DFactory, from the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona, to triple its size to 50,000 square meters.

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'El 47' dominates the Gaudí Awards, crowned Best Catalan Film of 2024.

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NEWS


INVESTMENT CAPITAL

Bayer expands its Barcelona hub with a new R&D division in health and agriculture.

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Hospital Clínic develops new drug combination to improve liver cancer treatment.

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Catalonia Hotels & Resorts sells Quantum to Avendra International to fuel expansion.

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Accenture reports first-quarter fiscal 2025 results.

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Adlanter acquires Quantum Asesores to boost its consulting services.

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Heura Foods relocates its headquarters to 22@ in Barcelona.

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Catalonia records its best housing construction figures since 2008, according to Col·legi Oficial d'Arquitectes de Catalunya.

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Filmin, the streaming service for auteur cinema, is up for sale.

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Universitat de Barcelona adds Sagrat Cor and Mollet Hospital to its university network.

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IGTP receives seven Knowledge Industry Program grants for innovative projects.

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BBVA Foundation reinforces its commitment to Vall d'Hebron in the fight against cancer.

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RESEARCH CAPITAL

Key breakthrough in autism by BIST: pivotal role of CPEB4 condensates revealed.

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Hospital del Mar research identifies blood biomarkers to improve ischemic stroke recovery.

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Institut de Recerca Sant Pau to lead Synapsing, an innovative Horizon Europe project on psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Grifols partners with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to detect Parkinson’s through plasma.

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The Spanish Government launches ALIA, a public AI developed at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.

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STARTUP CAPITAL

Arquimedes, UAB accelerator, brings together the entrepreneurial ecosystem for a networking event.

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Chery confirms new R&D center in Barcelona.

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Barcelona-based startup Robopedics launches device to aid walking after a stroke.

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CULTURE CAPITAL

Barcelona theaters surpass three million annual spectators.

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Catalan cinema makes history, surpassing one million viewers.

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Mediapro Brands produces "Hermanos Torres en casa" from Barcelona's Michelin-starred kitchen.

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SPORTS CAPITAL

Barça wins its 15th Spanish Super Cup.

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SUSTAINABILITY CAPITAL

TMB achieves record-breaking passenger numbers and zero-emission bus milestones in 2024.

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Banco Sabadell advances decarbonisation with ambitious targets for high-emission sectors.

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Ajuntament de Barcelona subsidizes 57 projects to reduce water consumption in sports facilities.

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Barcelona Supercomputing Center awarded ERC Synergy Grant to advance sustainable aviation with AI.

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Fluidra, corporate member of Barcelona Global, together with Ajuntament de Barcelona, and INDESCAT allocate €2.6 million to promote neighbourhood community projects.

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OUR MEMBERS IN THE PRESS

Read the interview to Michael Blackman, director of ISE and Vice President of Barcelona Global, “La última edición del salón audiovisual ISE confirma que mudarnos a Barcelona fue la decisión correcta" at El Periódico.

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Read the article about Elena de Carandini Raventós, president of Raimat and member of Barcelona Global, who transforms a winemaking legacy into a force for social good at Food & Wine.

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Read the interview to Tomás Tarruella, cofounder and CEO of Grupo Tragaluz and member of Barcelona Global, “Autoliderarse requiere estar bien en tu piel, conocer tus fortalezar y defector y rodearte de gente muy buena” at La Vanguardia.

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Read the interview with Laura Soucek, VHIO researcher and co-leader of Barcelona Global's Life Sciences Chapter, “He elegido Barcelona para mi investigación porque creo en la ciudad” at El Periódico.

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ABOUT OUR MEMBERS

Fundació "La Caixa" celebrates 25 years transforming lives through education and inclusion.

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Fundació "la Caixa" unveils a new strategic plan and organisational structure with Sergi Loughney as its director general.

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TMB commemorates 100 years of Barcelona’s metro with a journey to its origins.

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Toni Ruiz, CEO of Mango, honoured in Davos with the 'Best Vision of the Future 2025' award.

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Fundació Miró celebrates 50 years.

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CaixaBank and Banco Santander dominate Spain's SEO banking market in 2024.

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Mapfre leads SEO market among insurers.

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IQS highlights shared vision in scientific innovation with 2024 Nobel laureates.

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Bill Gates Foundation focuses on Raimat’s regenerative agriculture.

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Pilar Llácer appointed Vice President of culture and people at Both People & Comms.

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Grup Mediapro celebrates 30 years of industry leadership.

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Grant Thornton grows 8.8% globally, reaching $8 billion in revenue.

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Mango outlines its future strategy in Davos, building on Isak Andic's legacy.

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