The Xunta is strengthening its commitment to industrial innovation with five new support schemes exceeding 47 million euros in the 2026 Budget
The budgets of the Department of Economy and Industry amount to 453.8 million euros, 6% more than in the previous financial year, because, despite losing 41.7 million euros from the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM), own funds have been increased Lorenzana pointed out that the Fiscal and Administrative Measures Act includes various initiatives to […]
5 examples of operational improvements to have a more competitive Galician SME
In times of increasing complexity and growing competition, Galician SMEs must optimize their operations to ensure sustainability, productivity, and market adaptation. From the Economic Office of Galicia (IGAPE), we can be a valuable ally in this operational improvement process. Below, we explore five examples of areas where you can act with real and structural impact […]
Lorenzana announces that at the beginning of 2026 the first grants will be available for companies participating in the Security, Defence and Aerospace Strategy
She pointed out that the Xunta plans to approve the expenditure in advance, so that the call for obtaining certifications can be applied at the beginning of the year She explained that work is also underway with the aim of launching the tender that will define which companies and technology centres will work on joint […]
The Xunta is committed to Atlantic cooperation as a driving force for a cleaner, more competitive and sustainable industry
The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, took part today in the opening of the Atlantic Green Hub meeting, promoted by Viratec and Aclima, which makes Galicia a benchmark for sustainability and environmental innovation in the Atlantic She emphasised that cooperation between clusters and business ecosystems from Galicia and the Basque Country marks a milestone in […]
Meaño improves the surface of the A Pedreira Industrial Estate thanks to a €90,000 grant from the Xunta
This line of grants has benefited a total of nine municipalities in the province of Pontevedra, worth more than €660,000 In the region of O Salnés, the municipalities of Sanxenxo and Vilanova de Arousa have also benefited from these grants Meaño (Pontevedra), 22 October 2025 The territorial delegate of the Xunta in Pontevedra, Agustín Reguera, […]
Shield Your Innovation: Quick Protection Guide for Self-Employed and SMEs
Every innovation, no matter how small it may seem, is a strategic asset for any company. And, like any asset, it needs protection. If you work for yourself or run a small business, you have various legal avenues available to ensure that your brands, designs, or processes remain exclusively yours. If you are self-employed or […]
Photovoltaic self-consumption, or how a small business becomes more sustainable
The energy transition has stopped being an option and has become a necessity. Galician SMEs, especially those with high electricity consumption, find in solar energy a real opportunity to reduce costs and improve their environmental footprint. Photovoltaic self-consumption not only brings savings, but also energy independence and a more sustainable brand image. The first step […]
Digitize and optimize your SME: 5 steps to improve your processes
Digital transformation has ceased to be an optional complement and has become a strategic priority for Galician SMEs. In the context of the Economic Office of Galicia, advisory services in the field of Operations focus precisely on this point: guidance in the digitalization of activity, reorganizing processes, improving operational control and adopting appropriate technologies to […]
The Xunta analyses with the council of La Veiga the possibilities of the forestry industry as the economic driver of the area
Santiago de Compostela, 16 October 2025 The Minister of Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, met today with the mayor of la Veiga, Juan Anta, with whom she discussed possible avenues of collaboration between the two administrations to promote economic growth in this municipality of Ourense, specifically in the forestry sector. In this regard, Lorenzana and […]
Business culture in SMEs: how to build identity, commitment and belonging
People are the heart of any company. And in SMEs, where teams are usually small and relationships closer, business culture becomes a decisive factor for the proper functioning of the business. It is not only about motivating workers, but about building a shared identity, where everyone feels part of a common project. A solid business […]
