Barcelona, capital of the new economy
Attractive
Solid brand
Quality of life
Cultural activity
Geographical situation
In recent decades, and thanks to a strong, rich and diverse socio-economic background, Barcelona has become one of the European cities with the greatest economic and global impact, capable of leading an emerging area of economic activity in the south of Europe.
Its numerous assets define it as a city with great potential in the digital revolution that has altered the dimensions of investment and work.
My dream: a Mediterranean, beautiful, big Barcelona… To be a channel for beauty to be the radiance of truth, to discover all its secrets in the laws of the Universe.
Antoni Gaudí
We are working to contribute to the city’s development and make it a key capital in the new economy.
Capital of European economic activity
favourite European city for entrepreneurs
According to
Startup Heatmap 2023
best city brand
According to
World’s Best City Brands 2023digital city
According to
The Digital City Index 2022most attractive city for investing and locating companies
According to
Global Cities Investment Monitor 2021best valued city in the Technology category
According to
Cities in Motion 2022city with an emerging startup ecosystem
According to
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021European city with foreign direct investment for technology projects
According to
Tech Cities of the Future 2021The third favorite European city to establish a startup
According to
World’s Best Cities 2024
“By holding the BNEW, we have positioned Barcelona as the world’s capital of the new economy, demonstrating its excellent business environment and potential to lead the development of Industry 4.0.”
Pere Navarro
Special Government Delegate in the CZFB