According to the Tech Hubs Overview 2026 report by Mobile World Capital Barcelona, the health and biotech sectors have become the primary drivers of high-quality employment. In 2025 alone, these industries created nearly 1,400 new positions, supported by the expansion of firms like AstraZeneca and the established presence of HP, which employs 2,700 workers.

New additions to the ecosystem include Smith+Nephew and dsm-firmenich, focusing on advanced surgical training and bioscience. These hubs rely heavily on specialized roles such as software engineers and Artificial Intelligence experts to develop next-generation medical solutions in Barcelona.