Ajuntament De Barcelona - Barcelona Biotech
- Public, NPO, govt., economic development
The Barcelona City Council is the local administration managing public policies in a city of 1.7 million residents and a 2025 budget of €3.8B. Barcelona anchors the BioRegion of Catalonia, a thriving life sciences ecosystem with over 1,500 companies and 93 health research entities. The ecosystem contributes 7.6% of Catalonia’s GDP and is home to 17 of the world’s top 20 pharma/medtech firms. It ranks 5th in Europe and 8th globally in active clinical trials (5,368). In 2024, startups raised a record €347M, 75% from international investors. The city's strategic location, scientific talent, innovation hubs, and strong public-private collaboration make Barcelona one of Europe’s most dynamic biotech and health innovation centers. Spain’s healthcare system is globally recognized for its excellence and equity, and it leads the world in organ donation, a reflection of the openness, solidarity, and civic-mindedness of Spanish society.
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