Protect the Design of Your Products: Key Steps to Register Them in Spain and the European Union
Industrial design is a fundamental tool for companies seeking to protect the aesthetic appearance of their products. If your company creates its own designs, it is essential to understand how to register and legally protect these designs, both in Spain and at the European level. To illustrate, let’s imagine a furniture design company that specializes […]
The Economic Office of Galicia welcomes a group of economics students from Northern Arizona University
Santiago de Compostela, 11 March 2025 The Economic Office of Galicia, under the management of Igape, welcomed today a group of approximately 20 students from Northern Arizona University. The meeting, held as part of an exchange programme, provided an opportunity to learn first-hand about the activities carried out by Igape to support Galicia’s productive fabric. […]
Open Innovation: Collaboration Between Startups and Established Companies in Galicia
Collaboration between startups and companies is a key strategy to boost business development. Startups are newly established initiatives with innovative and scalable business models, often using advanced technologies to solve problems disruptively. On the other hand, established companies see these collaborations as an opportunity to access technological innovations, new markets, and emerging trends. Corporate Venturing […]
The importance of customer loyalty: Key factors for success in Galician commerce.
Customer loyalty is an essential process for any business looking to thrive in the long term. It not only helps maintain a solid relationship with consumers, but also strengthens the brand against competition. Getting customers to continue betting on us, buy frequently, and recommend our products or services is a more profitable strategy than constantly […]
How to improve your SME’s competitiveness through digitalization and operational improvements in processes and services
In an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous market, companies face constant challenges to be competitive and grow sustainably. The key to their success, to a large extent, lies in the ability to adapt to changes and optimize their operations through the adoption of technological solutions, data analysis and process control, or reorganization and pursuit […]
The rise of self-consumption and energy communities: an ongoing revolution.
The energy transition is no longer a distant goal, but an opportunity for businesses and self-employed individuals. In this context, self-consumption and energy communities are gaining ground as viable solutions to reduce costs, promote sustainability, and comply with increasing regulatory requirements. But how can companies leverage this energy revolution for their benefit? Self-consumption: a path […]
The Xunta is committed to innovation and the reduction of bureaucracy as key factors in improving competitiveness and creating new business opportunities for Galicia’s industrial fabric
Madrid, 25 February 2025 The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, took part today in the 19th Meeting of General Directorates of the ADR Forum, an organisation bringing together Spain’s Regional Development Agencies, where she highlighted the Xunta de Galicia’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation, as well as to proximity and the simplification of administrative procedures, in its ongoing effort to […]
How to improve the competitiveness of your SME through digitalization and operational improvements in processes and services, and how the Galician Economic Office can help me
In an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous market, companies face constant challenges to remain competitive and grow sustainably. The key to their success largely lies in the ability to adapt to changes and optimize their operations through the adoption of technological solutions, data analysis, process control, or through reorganization and the pursuit of operational […]
The rise of self-consumption and energy communities: a revolution in progress
The energy transition is no longer a distant goal but an opportunity for companies and self-employed individuals. In this context, self-consumption and energy communities are gaining ground as viable solutions to reduce costs, promote sustainability, and meet growing regulatory demands. But how can businesses take advantage of this energy revolution for their benefit? Self-Consumption: A […]
Do you know what the main labor obligations are for companies?
Companies in Spain are subject to a series of legal obligations aimed at ensuring a fair, safe, and equitable work environment. These regulations not only protect workers’ rights but also contribute to the proper functioning and social cohesion within the workplace. Complying with these labor obligations not only responds to a legal mandate but also […]
