• The company, a world leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, opens a center in Barcelona that will use IoT and AI to improve transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.

• IFCO also joins as Global Partner of the association, positioning itself at the epicenter of the technological and digital ecosystem of Barcelona.

Barcelona, November 18, 2024. – IFCO, a world leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has opened a global digital hub at Tech Barcelona’s Pier01. This new hub in Barcelona will strengthen IFCO’s ability to provide real-time tracking and data-driven analytics to its customers around the world, promoting transparency, efficiency and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

Specifically, the hub starts operations with a team of 25 employees and the forecast to grow to 50 employees in the next year. This team of technology profiles will be responsible for integrating advanced tools, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or the Internet of Things (IoT), into its reusable transport containers (RPCs) to provide location and status updates, allowing customers to optimize container usage, reduce environmental impact and streamline logistics.

“Opening our new hub in Barcelona is a strategic investment that underscores IFCO’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. By partnering with Tech Barcelona, we’re tapping into one of Europe’s leading tech innovation hubs, empowering us to further our mission of sustainable solutions on a global scale,” said Mike Pooley, IFCO CEO.

“Our new digital hub marks a pivotal advancement in our digital journey, enhancing our technological capabilities to drive meaningful improvements in our services. Building this expertise in-house enables us to innovate continuously, while Tech Barcelona’s dynamic ecosystem aligns perfectly with our vision of a tech-driven future for sustainable supply chain solutions,” explained Dr. Sebastian Grams, IFCO CDO.

For Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, “the incorporation of IFCO as a Global Partner of the association and the establishment of its new digital hub at Pier01 will boost the growth of Barcelona as a benchmark in technology applied to the circular economy. Tech Barcelona will continue to be a gateway for international companies seeking to generate global impact from the city”.

• HCLTech starts a partnership with Tech Barcelona to engage and strengthen its commitment to Barcelona’s tech community and talents.

• The global tech company has established itself at Tech Barcelona’s Pier01, where it will engage with startups and other corporations.

 Barcelona, 17 October 2024. – HCLTech, a leading global technology company, joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner, becoming part of the largest tech association in Southern Europe. This partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to engage and strengthen its involvement with the growing IT ecosystem in Barcelona.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 219,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products.

The company has been present in Spain since 2016, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as a co-innovation lab in Madrid. As part of the agreement, HCLTech has also established a presence at Tech Barcelona’s Pier01, where it will interact with local startups and corporations.

“We are thrilled to become a Corporate Partner and engage with Tech Barcelona. I truly believe that with this partnership, we will be empowered to engage with the entire IT ecosystem in Spain, especially with local talent as we elevate our offerings and presence in Spain and unveil exciting career opportunities,” Carlos Morales, Spain Country Lead, HCLTech.

Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, said, “Partnering with a global tech leader like HCLTech is a major boost for Barcelona’s tech scene. It highlights our city’s growing role as a global hub for multinational companies and strengthens our strategic position between Asia and the United States. We are excited to connect these multinational corporations with local startups and businesses, fostering mutual growth and development from Barcelona.”

Tech Barcelona represents over 1,400 members and counts with the support of over 90 partners, leading companies of different sectors.

Barcelona, October 16th 2024. – JLL, a global leader in real estate services, joins Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner to speed up the digital transformation of the industry in the city. This partnership will allow JLL to connect with an ecosystem of more than 1,400 members and 90 partners, boosting its ability to adopt and promote innovative solutions, particularly in the field of proptech.

“Innovation drives growth, which is why at JLL we rely on technology and artificial intelligence in our decision-making process,” says Laura Caballero, director of the Barcelona office and head of Research at JLL. Joining Tech Barcelona, she adds, “ is a significant step forward for us, it will allow us to enhance our internal capabilities and be an active part of the digital transformation of the real estate sector.  We believe that collaboration between real estate and technology is crucial in order to face the challenges of the future and generate positive outcomes for our clients and the market”.

Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, points out that “the involvement of an important international company like JLL in advancing innovation in Barcelona’s real estate sector will be vital for the growth of the ecosystem, fostering collaboration with startups and other companies in the city.”

The partnership comes at a time in which the city has seen an improvement in its real estate indicators in 2024. Thus, a notable increase has been detected in office contracting, reaching 240,000 square meters in the January-September 2024 period, representing a 38% growth compared to the same period in 2023. The technology industry plays a major role and the retail market is very active, with many digital native brands looking to open a physical space in the city’s main shopping streets.

Barcelona, 8 d’octubre de 2024. – El Col·legi de Censors Jurats de Comptes de Catalunya ha signat un acord de col·laboració amb Tech Barcelona, marcant un pas més cap a la integració de la innovació i la tecnologia en el món de l’auditoria. Aquesta aliança estratègica permetrà compartir recursos, coneixements i experiències, amb l’objectiu de fomentar la digitalització i modernització d’un sector que està en plena transformació i que requereix de nous coneixements digitals i, fins i tot, de perfils professionals plenament digitals.

“Aquest conveni reafirma el nostre compromís amb l’excel·lència i la innovació, buscant sempre adaptar-nos millor a les necessitats del mercat i anticipar-nos als reptes del futur i el present més immediat, com poden ser l’aplicació de la IA en el dia a dia de l’auditoria o la preservació de la ciberseguretat. Convidem a tots els professionals del sector a participar en les iniciatives que sorgiran d’aquesta col·laboració, que segur seran de gran benefici per a tots”, assegura Joan Vall Gil, president del Col·legi de Censors Jurats de Comptes de Catalunya.

Miquel Martí, CEO de Tech Barcelona, subratlla: “Aquesta aliança ens permetrà aplicar l’experiència tecnològica del nostre ecosistema al món de l’auditoria, afavorint la seva transformació digital. Junts, podem aplicar solucions innovadores que reforcin la competitivitat del sector, assegurant alhora la seva transparència i adaptació als nous desafiaments econòmics i socials.”

Tech Barcelona, l’associació privada sense ànim de lucre que vertebra l’ecosistema tecnològic i digital de la ciutat, actualment representa a més de 1.400 socis i 90 partners, líders en els seus sectors.

• The partnership will enable the company, known for its leadership in innovative and sustainable building solutions, to integrate and contribute to the growth of Barcelona’s technology ecosystem

 Barcelona, July 26^th, 2024. – Molins has partnered with Tech Barcelona as a corporate partner, enable Molins to actively participate in the development of the city’s digital innovation ecosystem, while exploring possible collaboration opportunities with startups, scaleups and other companies in the sector. The agreement between the construction solutions company and Tech Barcelona underlines the company’s commitment to solidify Barcelona as a leading technology and digital innovation hub in Europe.

Molins’ involvement in the Tech Barcelona ecosystem will promote alliances between the company and digital solutions and services companies, advancing its digital roadmap, especially those initiatives focused on customer experience and Industry 4.0.

Digitalization is a strategic pillar that drives sustainability, efficiency and innovation at Molins. The company’s digitalization strategy for the coming years encompasses more than 50 initiatives across six key areas: Customer Experience, Industry 4.0, Data and Analytics, Employee Experience, Digital Enterprise, and Infrastructure. Among the most noteworthy projects are the implementation of omnichannel processes and solutions for customer relations, the creation of a centre of excellence in artificial intelligence applied to industry, and the development of capabilities to promote innovation, the adoption of change, and collaborative and agile methodologies.

According to Javier Sueiras, Chief Information Officer at Molins, “Innovation and digitalization are key pillars in Molins’ strategy. Our partnership with Tech Barcelona aims to integrate and enrich its innovation ecosystem and explore potential collaborations with local and international digital players”.

On the other hand, Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, emphasizes that “our partnership with Molins reflects a shared commitment to building a more technological and sustainable future. At Tech Barcelona, we will continue to support all industries in this transition, fostering collaboration between all players in the ecosystem to make it a reality”.

• The global HR platform will bring its solutions for onboarding, managing and paying talent worldwide to Barcelona’s tech and digital ecosystem

Barcelona, 3 July 2024. – Deel, the all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams, has joined Tech Barcelona as a Corporate Partner. Founded in 2019 within Y Combinator, Deel handles everything from hiring and onboarding to payroll, compliance and engagement, all on a single platform. It is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world, achieving $500M in ARR (annual recurring revenue) in less than five years and has more than 35,000 clients across 150 countries.

Deel has joined Tech Barcelona to bring its HR and payroll expertise to the city’s tech and digital ecosystem, allowing Spanish companies to efficiently and centrally access global talent.

Ryan Freeman, head of partnerships at Deel, said “We’re focused on helping millions of people to work for the best companies in the world, no matter their location. Deel believes that qualifications, not location, should determine opportunities. So we’re thrilled to join forces with Tech Barcelona to open up the opportunities global hiring brings to the tech scene in Barcelona and beyond.”

“Our partnership with Tech Barcelona is a clear statement on our vision to support startups and SMBs in their international and local expansion, hiring the right talent anywhere in the world, and compliantly with the local regulations”, said Isaac R. Betanzos, Regional Head of Partnerships – MENA & Spain.

According to Miquel Martí, CEO of Tech Barcelona, said “The incorporation of Deel, one of the fastest-growing startups worldwide, is excellent news for our ecosystem. Given the increasing challenge of global talent acquisition and management, we highly value Deel’s culture of partnerships, which facilitates the implementation of its solutions and fosters the development of tech ecosystems wherever it operates.”