# Spain artificial intelligence development and investment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spain-artificial-intelligence-development-and-investment > Updated: 2026-09-04T13:01:11.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Spain has initiated efforts to centralize and expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities through both policy and investment. The government launched a national pact for AI to coordinate public administrations, businesses, and academia, aiming to integrate the technology into the national economic agenda to boost productivity and competitiveness. Parallel to these policy efforts, Spain is seeing significant growth in AI investment and specialized applications. Barcelona has emerged as a major global hub for AI, ranking as the third-largest city for attracting foreign AI investment projects and the top city in the European Union for mobilizing AI financing. Additionally, the intersection of AI and sports technology is being explored through international forums like DLD Sports in Valencia, which focuses on how data analysis and emerging technologies transform athletic performance and management. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Spain advances in global AI investment and sports technology Barcelona ranks as a top global hub for AI investment, while Valencia hosts the inaugural DLD Sports forum to explore the intersection of technology, science, and professional sports. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-advances-in-global-ai-investment-and-sports-technology ### 2026-09-02: Spain announces national pact for artificial intelligence Spain's government has announced a national pact for artificial intelligence to coordinate public administrations, businesses, and academia to boost economic productivity and innovation. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-announces-national-pact-for-artificial-intelligence --- Cite as: Spain artificial intelligence development and investment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spain-artificial-intelligence-development-and-investment