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Barcelona Activa Pours €66m Into Jobs & Startups in 2025

Barcelona Activa allocates €66 million in 2025, a significant investment to bolster employment, entrepreneurship. Barcelona Activa Investment update.

Brandon Watea Brandon Watea · 24 Mar 2026 ·
Barcelona Activa Pours €66m Into Jobs & Startups in 2025

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