Barcelona strengthens its position as a European hub for data, AI, and tech talent
Cambridge Spark, the UK-based leader in data and artificial intelligence (AI) training, has officially opened its first European office in Barcelona, Spain. The move marks a significant step in the company’s European expansion strategy, aiming to bring its award-winning training programmes to organisations across the continent.
The new Barcelona office will serve as Cambridge Spark’s European headquarters, engaging multinational clients with EU operations and supporting European businesses in upskilling their workforce for the AI-driven economy.
“Our expansion into Barcelona marks an important strategic step for Cambridge Spark as we bring our expertise to the European market,” said Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma, Group CEO of Cambridge Spark. “With AI adoption accelerating across all sectors, organisations need not just technology, but teams equipped with the right skills and a culture of data-driven decision-making. Our Barcelona office allows us to deliver this transformative training at scale across Europe.”
The company’s decision to establish its EU hub in Barcelona was supported by Barcelona & Partners, the investment attraction agency of Barcelona Global. The agency provided critical local insights and facilitated the setup process, highlighting Barcelona’s thriving tech and education ecosystem.
“Barcelona is consolidating itself as a strategic hub for technological innovation,” said Montse Puig, CEO of Barcelona & Partners. “The arrival of Cambridge Spark strengthens the city’s position as a leading centre for talent, innovation, and advanced technological solutions.”
Cambridge Spark has built an impressive track record in the UK, working with major organisations such as Lloyds Banking Group, GSK, Virgin Atlantic, and Microsoft. Its success has been driven by innovative apprenticeship programmes, enterprise training solutions, and its AI-driven learning platform, EDUKATE.AI, which has trained thousands of professionals and generated significant business value through applied projects.
Since arriving in Barcelona three to four months ago, Cambridge Spark has already made notable progress: securing initial clients, forming strategic alliances with business hubs, becoming an accredited FUNDAE training provider, hosting exclusive executive events, and launching its Spanish-language website and social media presence.
Cambridge Spark’s European expansion underscores both the company’s ambition and Barcelona’s attractiveness as a hub for tech innovation and workforce development. With a growing network of local partners and a proven UK model, the company is well-positioned to deliver transformative AI and data training across Europe.