Invest in Catalonia. Invest in Barcelona. Invest in Spain. Invest in Europe.

REASONS TO INVEST

José María Joana, Manager of IBM Spain's Consulting Division

"With this centre (IBM centre specialised in health sector technologies for all of Europe) for we'd like to make the most of the skills and talents available in Catalonia, which is fast becoming an international reference point for biomedical research and innovation and also the great level of experience of our professionals working in this sector."

Julia Winter, Sofinnova Partner's Manager in Spain

"By hosting the first bioincubator in Spain, Barcelona is one of the main biotech clusters in the country".

10 Reasons to Invest

There are several factors which make companies choose one location or another for their business ventures. The essentials are: access to markets and clients; the availability of qualified human resources and transport and telecommunications. The climate which governments create for businesses (taxes, finance and incentives) is another key factor for companies.

Catalonia stands out due to a "cumulative effect": the coinciding of all these favourable factors for investment.

Available resources

Regional Headquarters

Barcelona has consolidated its position as the 4th best European city in which to locate a business and the best city in Europe in terms of the quality of life of its workers, according to the study conducted annually by Cushman & Wakefield.
R&D and innovation

A network of parks and research centres foster innovative activities in Catalonia where different companies are setting up research and design centres.
Design Centres

Catalan society is known for its talent, creativity and qualifications, along with motivation and a strong commitment to work.
Manufacturing

Catalonia has a diversified industry and services offers a high level of excellence and quality suppliers. Catalan companies are prepared to comply with the quality standards required to operate in Catalonia.
Logistics

Strategically located and well communicated, Catalonia is an ideal launching pad for entry into the markets in Europe, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East.
Marketing and Sales Operations and Customer Support Centres

In Catalonia, availability of multilingual, cosmopolitan staff combines with ability to attract multinational talent

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