International Talent Monitor

One of Barcelona Global’s great challenges, from the outset, has been knowing what the international professionals who live and work in Barcelona think about the city and identifying the obstacles that must be removed for it to be easier to attract them –and even easier to retain them. Through the International Talent Monitor we communicate directly with international talents and take steps to increase their sense of belonging to the city and get them more involved. The findings help us to improve and avoid complacency.

5 editions:
International Talent Monitor 2013

International Talent Monitor 2015

International Talent Monitor 2017

International Talent Monitor 2019

International Talent Monitor 2021

International Talent Monitor 2023

According to numerous rankings, Barcelona is one of the most attractive cities in Europe for start-ups. In order to consolidate its position as a startup hub in the economy of the future, it is essential to identify the city’s strengths and minimize its weaknesses.

Scale-ups are innovative start-ups that have managed to achieve a turnover of over one million euros and are net contributors of wealth and jobs for the city.

An in-depth survey and focus groups with Barcelona's scale-ups has enabled us to identify Barcelona’s strengths and weaknesses when it comes to starting and growing new companies and to establish the measures needed to strengthen the city’s international positioning.

2 editions

Scale Up Monitor 2021

Scale Up Monitor 2018

More information información

Cristina H. Valiñani – Projects Director at Barcelona Global

Cristina.valinani@barcelonaglobal.org