Hotspot DFactory

DFactory

DFactory Barcelona is the leading Industry 4.0 technology hub in Southern Europe, serving as an open innovation ecosystem for digital transformation. Managed by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB), it brings together multinational corporations, SMEs, and research centers to develop disruptive technologies. 

Technological Focus: Specializes in 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, blockchain, and advanced manufacturing.

Hotspot PIER01

Pier01 BarcelonaTech

Pier01 is the flagship international technology hub of Tech Barcelona, located in the historic Palau de Mar building in the Barceloneta district. Originally a 19th-century port warehouse, it was transformed into a 11,000 m² innovation campus that Forbes once recognized as one of the top five hubs in the world. 

Tech Barcelona is an independent private non-profit association that works to reinforce Barcelona as a model of the international digital and technological ecosystem.

Key Features & Community

  • Startup Ecosystem: It houses over 100 companies and 1,000+ professionals, ranging from early-stage startups and venture builders to large corporate innovation labs.
  • Major Residents: Notable entities include The Collider (Mobile World Capital Barcelona’s venture builder) and various incubators.
  • Facilities: The building features a large coworking area, showrooms, conference rooms, and a famous rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Port Vell.
ALBA Synchrotron

ALBA synchrotron

The ALBA Synchrotron is a large research infrastructure, located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona). It is a fundamental pillar of the Spanish and European research arena, offering to academic and industrial users a wide variety of state-of-the-art instrumentation.