Josep Maria Vallès, Mayor of Sant Cugat del Vallès, defines the city as a young, dynamic municipality full of challenges, with an active civil society and a strong business fabric, where collaboration between public administration and companies is essential.

With more than 3,000 companies, Sant Cugat has consolidated an economic ecosystem in which, as the mayor notes, “when companies do well, the city does well.” Proximity to Barcelona, combined with a village-like essence, the long-standing commitment of companies and research centers, the presence of unique facilities such as the High Performance Centre (CAR), and a privileged natural environment like Collserola, shape a balanced city model that is highly attractive to young and entrepreneurial talent.

In this context, Vallès emphasizes that BIVA can play a key role in building alliances, strengthening companies’ sense of belonging to the territory, and facilitating the exchange of experiences, knowledge and innovation—thereby contributing to the economic and social development of Sant Cugat.