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Catalonia is becoming a preferred destination for international investment. 🌍 With 9,602 foreign companies now established. But, who are the leading contributors to this growth? - The U.S., France, and Germany, pushing innovation forward. - Technology companies, now 20% of the foreign landscape. - Strategic industries like automotive, food, and chemicals. As President Salvador Illa emphasizes, "Catalonia is the place to develop successful projects with global impact and significance." This growth highlights Catalonia’s expanding role as a centre of innovation, opportunity, and global connectivity, making it an ideal location for transformative projects and long-term partnerships. Discover more insights in the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gC9Hiupt

🌍🔬 Join the Innovation Revolution: Introducing Horizon Europe! 🌱💡 Europe is taking a giant leap towards sustainable economic growth through research and innovation! The Horizon Europe program, a major investment in R&D by the EU, is set to revolutionize the innovation landscape. Here's what you need to know: 🌱 **Boosting Economic Growth**: Horizon Europe aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship to drive economic growth and enhance competitiveness in the EU. Together, we can unlock the full potential of our region! 💪🌍 🔝 **Addressing Global Challenges**: Climate change, health, digitalization - these are some of the pressing challenges we face today. Horizon Europe is committed to tackling them head-on, ensuring the EU remains at the forefront of these critical developments. Let's lead the way in shaping a better future! 🌍🌡️📱 🌐 **Fostering International Collaboration**: Collaboration knows no boundaries! Horizon Europe encourages partnerships not only within EU member states but also with international allies. By harnessing global knowledge and expertise, we can make groundbreaking discoveries together. Join forces and let's create a better world! 🤝🌍 ⚙️ **Supporting Startups and SMEs**: We believe in the power of small businesses and startups to drive innovation. Horizon Europe dedicates resources and funding to support these dynamic enterprises. Together, we can fuel their growth, enabling them to develop cutting-edge products and services. Let's empower the next generation of innovators! 💡🚀 💪 **Enhancing EU's Global Influence**: Innovation is our passport to a better future. By investing in research and development, the EU seeks to strengthen its global influence and shape the future of key sectors. Let's lead the march towards progress on a global scale! 🌍🌱 🙌 Are you ready to join the innovation revolution? Share your thoughts on how Horizon Europe can drive economic growth, conquer global challenges, and amplify the EU's global influence! Let's make an impact together! 📢✨ #InnovationRevolution #HorizonEurope #ResearchandDevelopment #EU #GlobalInfluence

🇪🇸 🚀 Spain is at the forefront of Europe’s industrial transformation, driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. With robust national and EU funding mechanisms like PERTEs and the European Structural and Investment Funds, Spain is empowering industries to embrace green technologies, digitalisation, and strategic value chain enhancements. For businesses operating in or looking to invest in Spain, navigating these funding opportunities and regulatory frameworks can be a game-changer for achieving sustainable and scalable growth. 💡 From funding for industrial #decarbonisation to incentives for cutting-edge sectors like #semiconductors and #aerospace, our latest article delves into how your business can benefit from Spain’s reindustrialisation initiatives. 🤝 Learn more and get in touch to explore how we can support your strategic objectives: https://lnkd.in/d3Msr2WG #EuropeanChampions #PublicFunding #StrategicAdvisory #EUfunding #Cleantech #industry #financing #innovation #strategicautonomy #digitalisation #Spain

Really interesting for foreign business based in Tuscany 10 million € in contribution for foreign companies settling and investing in Tuscany in innovation, research and development projects

Why Rahim Invest FO 🇨🇭 prefers Switzerland while our clients are primarily in 5 of 7 #Khaliji Countries Our focus on #ESG #DeepTech #investments necessitate a presence in an environment where cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and sustainable practices are not just encouraged but are thriving. Being in Switzerland places Rahim Invest at a strategic advantage, enabling us to effectively scout and engage with leading innovators and investment opportunities across Europe. Our mission is to identify and secure the best and most reliable investments in the most promising ESG-DeepTech innovations, delivering exceptional value to our clients from the #gulfregion #Switzerland - #1 in #Innovation According to the European Commission for 2024, Switzerland remains the leading innovation country in Europe. Outperforming major European economies like the UK, Germany, and France, Switzerland is not only a leader but a beacon of excellence in innovation. With a performance at 138.4% of the European average, Switzerland stands out in several key areas: Framework Conditions: Switzerland's strong academic institutions have earned it the highest score in the "attractive research systems" indicator, performing at an impressive 217.7% of the EU average. Intellectual Assets: Leading in the "intellectual assets" indicator at 152% of the EU average, Switzerland excels in creating and managing intellectual property, a crucial aspect of fostering groundbreaking innovations. However, in terms of investments, Switzerland is less strong, with #venturecapital expenditures at 107.3% of the average. This presents a great benefit for our Gulf region investors who are ready to diversify their investment liquidity into cutting-edge technology. Rahim Invest helps to develop win-win cooperation between the Khaliji countries and Europe, where Switzerland demonstrates a healthy and supportive investment climate, crucial for nurturing start-ups and deep-tech ventures.

The hidden gem of global business? P O R T U G A L 🇵🇹 Forget Silicon Valley – Lisbon is the new place to be! Positioned perfectly between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, this little country is making big waves in the business world 🌊 ✨ Why? ✨ ➡️ Location, Location, Location: Get access to global markets with a central spot that’s hard to beat ➡️ Business Perks Galore: Tax breaks? ✔️ Streamlined regulations? ✔️ Basically, red tape doesn't stand a chance here ➡️ Booming Industries: Tech, renewable energy, tourism - Portugal's got it all, and it’s attracting investment like bees to honey 🍯 Ready to put your business on the map? Portugal and BRIDGE IN are open for business, and the future is looking bright 🚀

News! Slovene Dutch Business Platform - SDBP is organizing a hibrid SDBP Investor conference, happening on Nov 19. More information is provided below, as well as registration link. Welcome! Information: As highlighted in Mario Draghi's recent report, Europe stands at a defining moment for reinforcing its global competitiveness. Faced with an innovation race against the US and China, an urgent energy transition, and a critical need to secure supply chains, Europe must act boldly and strategically. With up to €800 billion per year in investments required to drive this transformation, we invite you to explore promising opportunities that can fuel sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience across our diverse industries and regions. Join us in leading Europe toward a stronger, more competitive future. To stand still is to stagnate. Take the next step with SDBP, this time concretely by finding your business partner either in the Netherlands or in Slovenia and finding key breakthrough projects to invest in. Showcased will be visionary projects across areas such as:  🌐 sustainable construction,  🔋 energy efficiency,  🌿 biotechnological solutions,  🏢 urban concepts for smart cities,  🚀 digital transformation of businesses, and  ♻️ circular economic innovations. Holland Circular Hotspot Link: please register here:

I am happy to share with you Avison Young | Poland most recent investment market report. Especially, as Q2 2024 showed the eagerly awaited signs of the market acceleration. By the end of H1 2024, the investment market rebounded, achieving a transaction volume of €1.8 billion, which is double the year-over-year figure. What's buzzing in the sectors? ➜ Office sector finally saw several deals in regional cities ➜ Retail sector recorded the largest transaction since Q1 2022 ➜ Industrial sector keeps awaiting large deals ➜ The hospitality sector regained attractiveness ➜ 5 residential transactions closed in Warsaw Observing current market activity, we remain optimistic about the number of transactions and hope that the investment volume in 2024 will significantly surpass that of 2023! Thank you for your contribution: Michal Cwiklinski MRICS, Marcin Purgal, MRICS, Bartlomiej Krzyzak, Artur Czuba, Karolina Czajka (née Pruchniewska)  

Thanks to Rita de Brún of the Irish Examiner for featuring me in her article that discusses the #sustainableenergy opportunities for Ireland in making our economy more resilient. I discuss how productivity will be driven by innovation, adoption to technological change that delivers wider societal value. I also discuss the importance of the digitalisation for IDA Ireland clients in terms of helping them to transform to achieve competitiveness. See the full article👇 https://lnkd.in/ecZQtbiy

It has been a busy few weeks for Invest Salone, with many productive and inspiring events taking place. Below is a roundup of our latest activities: 🔹 International investors explored opportunities in Sierra Leone's infrastructure and sustainable tourism sectors and engaged with government and entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/emEs5Ffq 🔹 Invest Salone and Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) organised a roundtable to discuss steps the legal sector can take to support inbound international investment: https://lnkd.in/exJ5ZV2G 🔹 A recent Invest Salone survey provides important insights from Sierra Leone’s financial sector on the drivers of sustainable finance in the country, as well as predictions on the type of private sector-led projects most likely to mobilise green finance: https://lnkd.in/efNCdsiN 🔹 Finally, investors heard about Sierra Leone’s expanding tourism sector and its potential to positively impact livelihoods and economic growth in the country: https://lnkd.in/ecRMvmHH To stay informed on all our latest activities and resources, make sure to sign up for our newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/3XWCkyZ