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Are you seeking lucrative investment opportunities in Europe? Take a closer look at Antwerp, Belgium’s economic leader. This city beckons for your next big move. In Antwerp, it’s easy to make an impact with your investments: 📈 economic leader in Flanders 📈 investing in innovation and growth remains a top priority 📈The main investments are in #Health, #software, #energy. ➡️ Swipe and let the numbers speak for themselves or check Dealroom https://lnkd.in/d3PeaNx5 🤝 Ready to connect? Let's talk! invest@antwerpen.be #YourBusinessOurDrive

🌍 Catalonia is making headlines in Japan! 📰 Nikkan Kogyo, one of Japan's leading business newspapers, recently published an article highlighting #Catalonia as one of the best investment destinations in Europe. The article discusses Catalonia's economic development, which has led to an increase in Asian companies investing in the region. It also examines Catalonia's efforts to harness next-generation mobility and hydrogen, where new investments are expected. 💡 In addition, the article highlights Catalonia's manufacturing cluster, which accounts for approximately 25% of Spain's industry and has a gross domestic product of approximately €270 billion. 💰 Read the article to learn more about Catalonia's industrial strengths and support measures for foreign companies. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dY6iHJ6i The article is also available in Japanese 🇯🇵, so be sure to share it with anyone who might be interested! yuko kijimoto | Mayu Sugawara | Momoko Hasegawa | Mako Kozuka

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

Costa Rica pursues new investments through four simultaneous events in strategic sectors By IDEAS Source: PROCOMER The Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (PROCOMER) has intensified its efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by participating in four key events: the Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal; the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) in the Caribbean; the MEDICA trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany; and SEMICON Europa in Munich, Germany. Held from November 11 to 14, 2024, these events were part of PROCOMER's strategy to position Costa Rica as an ideal destination for investment in strategic sectors: information and communication technologies (ICT), tourism infrastructure, medical devices, and semiconductors. PROCOMER organized meetings with potential investors and representatives from strategic industries at each of these events. Additionally, networking activities were conducted to showcase Costa Rica's business opportunities and foster direct connections with companies. These efforts were complemented by prospecting strategies to identify and attract potential leads. According to a recent article by the BBC, Costa rica is now attracting billions of dollars in foreign investment, with several sectors growing at a record-breaking pace. "Costa Rica, renowned for its biodiverse rainforests, iconic sand beaches, and status as a year-round surfer's paradise, is also a dynamic hub for global manufacturing, life sciences, and technology brands," the article states.

🇫🇷Time to choose France? After the €15 billion record foreign investment investment last week at the Choose France Summit, VivaTech, one of Europe’s biggest startup & tech events, is starting tomorrow with 150,000 expected visitors. To be followed by the highly expected Olympic Games this summer. ✨ Key takeaways of the Choose France Summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron: ▶ Hosted leaders: 180 top business leaders from around the globe convened under the storied roof of the Sun King. ▶ Record investments: Announced over €15 billion in foreign investments, including 56 pivotal projects set to drive economic growth across various sectors. ▶ Impactful projects: Microsoft: Massive €4 billion for expanding data centers. FertigHy: €1.3 billion invested in a new low-carbon fertilizer plant. Amazon: A robust €1.2 billion towards logistics and cloud infrastructure enhancements. ▶ Sector spotlight: Strong focus on innovations in digital and AI technologies, green mobility, and healthcare, promising to create approximately 10,000 jobs across France. If you were wondering, now is certainly a good time to consider the French market! Contact us to know more. Michael Young 🔵Tilo Bonow 博蒂洛 Marc-Pierre Hoeft Lydia Hoye Catharine Montgomery, MBA Josephine (Jo) Eyre Taylor Handsley Laura Murphy Maria Samos Sanchez   Lionel Grotto Maude M. Corine De Bilbao Frédéric Duval Jose Antonio de las Heras Alonso Miljan Gutovic Charles Meyers (he/him) Microsoft Amazon FertigHy Holcim Equinix

The European Innovation Scorecard was released this month and there are some interesting trends among emerging countries - Denmark retains the lead for Innovation Performance in all of the EU states. (My hypothesis cyclists make good innovators!). Estonia, Sweden and Switzerland also in the mix. But it is interesting to see other emerging trends within the EU; measured by Framework Conditions, Investments, Innovation Activities and Impacts - the report itself tells a bigger story of what works 💥 and who benefits 👫 👬 👭 🌎 The document is a whopping 149-page overview, but sets the stage for an example that #Canada could surely follow as we measure our #Innovation outputs across the country. Report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBD7Q5hS

The 2024 Global Innovation Index, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), presents a valuable opportunity for Morocco. While we maintain a solid score of 28.8 within Africa, there is room to further enhance our innovation performance to reach the levels of many developed countries in Asia, Europe, and North America. To capitalize on this opportunity, strengthening our innovation ecosystem is essential, with universities playing a critical role in advancing research, fostering discoveries, and nurturing future innovators. As global competition intensifies with increasing investments in higher education by emerging markets, Morocco has a chance to position itself more competitively. By making strategic investments in higher education and R&D, we can further boost our global competitiveness and build a more diverse, knowledge-driven economy. This approach will not only benefit our innovation landscape but also drive sustainable economic growth for the future. Access the complete report here: https://lnkd.in/epyQ4r4G.

Lithuania Achieves Highest Growth in EU in Innovation Ecosystem, Reports European Innovation Scoreboard 2024. The European Commission has recently unveiled the results of the European Innovation Scoreboard 2024, highlighting significant strides in #Lithuania’s innovation ecosystem. Over the period from 2023 to 2024, Lithuania has demonstrated the highest 📈 growth rate in the #EU, with an impressive increase of 3.7 percentage points, surpassing the EU average of 0.6%. This marks the highest level of development in Lithuania’s innovation ecosystem to date, reflected by a cumulative innovation index score of 92 points. Lithuania’s innovation growth is 10% ahead of the EU average. From 2017 to 2024, Lithuania has shown consistent progress, culminating in a 16% improvement over this period. Similar advancements are observed in countries such as Belgium and Italy, each with a 15% increase. More information: https://lnkd.in/gEBWgJjP #Innovation #Lithuania #LithuaniaCoCreate

💡 60% of Catalan companies innovated in 2023, up from 56.4% in 2022!   The latest Innovation Barometer and Green and Digital Transformation report by ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment has unveiled some excellent insights about the innovative landscape in Catalonia. 🌐According to the report, innovative activities have significantly increased. This is attributed to the impact of the European Commission's Next Generation funds, with the percentage of companies securing financing from this program rising from 5% in 2022 to 23.5% in 2023. 💻The study also highlights the growing use of digital technologies within Catalonia's business ecosystem. An increasing number of companies are investing in digital transformation, including technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Internet of Things. 🗣"Innovation is not only a major transformative asset for both the business and social sectors but also the seeds planted for the industry we will see in ten years," remarked Albert Castellanos Maduell, Secretary for Business and Competitiveness and CEO of ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment. 🌅It's truly inspiring to see Catalonia's business community at the forefront of innovation, and we look forward to witnessing the continued impact of these transformative initiatives in the years to come. Read the news 👉 https://lnkd.in/dd8_YNZh #CataloniaInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #BusinessInnovation

🌐 Lithuania has achieved the highest growth in the EU innovation ecosystem. According to the new European Innovation Scoreboard 2024, Lithuania topped the growth chart with an annual rise of 3.7 percentage points – more than six times the EU average of 0.6%! The results power Lithuania into 18th place overall, surpassing Portugal to achieve our highest ranking to date. Lithuania continues showcasing its constant efforts in co-creating innovation – paving the way for future success. 🏆