Catalan firms lead Next Generation EU fund uptake with over €10 billion in projects
Executive summary: Catalan companies Adamo, Openchip and Tarragona Hydrogen have secured Next Generation EU‑funded projects worth more than €10 billion by March, making Catalonia the leading region in fund absorption. The milestone demonstrates Catalonia’s effectiveness in deploying EU recovery funds, boosting local hydrogen and tech sectors, and potentially attracting further public‑private investment. Adamo, Openchip, Tarragona Hydrogen, the Departament d’Economia de Catalunya, and the EU Next Generation programme. Continued rollout of the funded projects, possible additional EU tranches, and monitoring of fund usage and economic impact.
The Departament d’Economia reports that Catalan‑based companies Adamo, Openchip and Tarragona Hydrogen have secured the largest share of Spain’s Next Generation EU allocations, surpassing €10 billion by March. This positions Catalonia as the top autonomous community in fund absorption, reflecting strong project preparation in hydrogen and advanced technology. The result underscores the region’s ability to channel EU recovery money into tangible industrial initiatives.
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