Interview with Miquel Sàmper, Minister of Business and Labour
“My primary objective is to foster the creation of businesses, not only maintaining the companies we already have but creating an environment that allows new ones to thrive.”
20 January, 2025
Interview with Jaume Duch, Minister of European Union and Foreign Action of Catalonia
“Catalonia is now — more than ever — a reliable partner for other regions and is open to furthering international relations, investment and business.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Òscar Ordeig i Molist, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food
“Catalonia's agrifood exports command substantial economic weight and exert a notable influence on the global market.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Josep Usall i Rodié, Director General, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA)
“Our goal is to integrate breakthroughs throughout the entire value chain.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Sílvia Paneque i Sureda, Minister of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition
“The government is confident that Catalonia — through collaboration with industry — has all the elements it needs to succeed.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Núria Montserrat Pulido, Minister for Research and Universities
“The government aims to position Catalonia as one of the most innovative regions in Europe by investing money in geopolitically significant innovative areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and emerging therapies.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Jaume Baró, Secretary of Business and Competitiveness, CEO, ACCIÓ
“Talent is the raw material of the 21st century for developing economies.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Carlos Ruíz, President Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC)
“Technology will be at the heart of Catalonia’s future transport ecosystem. By combining innovation, sustainability, and expanded connectivity, we aim to create a more efficient, resilient, and integrated mobility network.”
16 January, 2025
Interview with Cristina Lagé, Director, Directorate General of Tourism (DGT)
“The USA represents the third-largest group of visitors to Catalonia, and this is not by chance; US visitors are the kind of visitors we want.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Marta Labata Salvador, General Manager, BSM
“We strive to ensure Barcelona remains an innovative and leading city where quality of life is one of its defining attributes.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Pere Navarro, President, Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB)
“The emergence of startups in the region, with or without support, is not a coincidence; the local environment is conducive to new business.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Josep Sánchez i Llibre, President, Foment del Treball Nacional
"We believe that Catalonia should not only be an attractive destination for European investments, but also for investments coming from North America."
15 January, 2025
Interview with Laura Foraster i Lloret, Director General, Catalonia International
“Catalonia aims to play an active role in global and European issues, particularly within the European Union and the Mediterranean region.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Robert Fabregat, CEO, Biocat
“Our ultimate goal is to improve people’s health through innovation.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Ramon Alsina Cornellana, CEO, bonÀrea Group
“One of our key missions is to democratize access to our products across all social classes; we want to make products that were once exclusive to wealthier classes available to all.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Mireia Torres, Director of Innovation and Knowledge, Familia Torres
“Wine is not just a drink; it is an integral part of our traditions and way of life.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Santi Mas de Xaxàs Faus, Co-Executive Director, Torribera Mediterranean Center (TMC)
“The Catalonian diet exemplifies the core principles of the Mediterranean diet while continuously seeking to adapt to modern times.”
15 January, 2025
Interview with Lluís Torner, Founder Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
“While competition drives innovation, cooperation is essential in achieving breakthrough scientific advancements. ICFO is open to partnerships with American entities, aiming to develop innovations with global impact.”
14 January, 2025
Interview with Alfonso Álvarez, CEO Cellnex Spain
"We are actively working with partners and subcontractors to set a model that fosters innovation, creativity and competitiveness. In Catalonia, we have a strong history of collaboration with top companies for operational maintenance and service level agreement quality."
14 January, 2025
Interview with Miguel Vicente, President of Tech Barcelona
“Barcelona offers a highly competitive tech environment, counting among Europe’s top startup ecosystems. The city competes on talent and capital, and is highly international in attracting investment.”
13 January, 2025
Interview with Prof. Mateo Valero, Director, Barcelona Supercomputing Center – Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS)
"Collaboration, not only between countries but also in science, serves as a small yet significant antidote to prevent wars."
13 January, 2025
Interview with Antoni Cañete Martos, President, Micro, petita i mitjana empresa de Catalunya (PIMEC)
“Catalonia is now one of the top places in the world for startup creation, and we are actively driving this rapid growth by creating spaces for new economies.”
13 January, 2025
Interview with Quim Salvi, President, Associació Catalana d’Universitats Públiques (ACUP), Rector, University of Girona (UdG)
“Catalonia is a crossroads of cultures; it is where the world’s first parliament was established and has remained a land of opportunities.”
11 January, 2025
interview with Jordi Díaz, Dean of EADA Business School Barcelona
“As we aim to double in size and attract more international students, our challenge is maintaining our student-centric DNA. EADA thrives on personalized education, deep faculty engagement, and strong alumni connections. Growing in line with these core values is key to our long-term strategy.”
11 January, 2025
Interview with Dr. Alfonso Méndiz, Rector, UIC Barcelona
Can you discuss the history and mission of the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona) and how it aligns with Catalonia’s broader educational goals? Our university was founded in October 1997 so now we are 27 years old and during this time, we have...
11 January, 2025
Interview with Jordi Candela, Director General, Aeroports de Catalunya
“Catalonia is now a leader in tourism based on quality and social and economic profitability.”
01 January, 2025
