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Parc del Alba: 21st century facilities for high-tech companies

(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-09-02 07:52

The Alba Synchrotron - a pioneering development

Barcelona's reputation as a hub of innovation keeps on growing, as more world-class talent flocks to take advantage of the Catalan capital's many business and research benefits. With efficient and modern communication links by air, road, rail and sea, the Mediterranean metropolis has received international acclaim for its ability to integrate top business and research facilities with beautiful living spaces.

Located just 15 km from the city center and only 20 minutes from the city's main airport, Parc de l'Alba Science and Technology Park has been developed within one of the most important scientific and industrial hubs of southern Europe and offers high-tech businesses the perfect environment in which to thrive. State-of-the-art infrastructures feature fully urbanized plots, mixed-use tenancy buildings, extremely reliable power connections and cutting edge telecommunications networks.

The Park is host to the recently inaugurated Alba Synchrotron, one of the most advanced research infrastructures in Europe, with 30 research lines dedicated to pioneering studies in life sciences, new materials, electronics, nanotechnologies and energy that will enhance the key clusters already developed in the area. Close to the Park is the UAB University (the first Campus of Excellence on Nano&Bio in Spain), the ESADE Business School and the Valles Technology Park, giving clients the opportunity to build alliances with top research centers, prestigious universities and business schools, and market leading companies in the vicinity.

As Miquel Sodupe, director of Parc de l'Alba, said: "Companies in emerging markets like China need to look at internationalization. Catalonia is the perfect location for them to jump into the European market and Parc de l'Alba is the perfect platform to take international businesses to the next level."

(China Daily 09/02/2010 page7)