Social Commerce: selling directly from social media
In recent years, social media has evolved from simple spaces for personal interaction to become key settings for digital commerce. This phenomenon, known as social commerce, describes the integration of buying and selling functions directly within social platforms. Thus, users no longer just consume content, but also purchase products without leaving their favorite apps. This […]
5 examples of operational improvements to have a more competitive Galician SME
In times of increasing complexity and rising competition, Galician SMEs must optimize their operations to ensure sustainability, productivity, and market adaptation. From the Economic Office of Galicia (IGAPE), we can become a valuable ally in this operational improvement process. Below, we explore five examples of areas where you can act with real and structural impact […]
The Xunta is allocating 96,000 euros to expand the road infrastructure of the Pastoriza industrial estate
The territorial delegate, Javier Arias, explains that the Department of Economy and Industry is funding the project through the grant scheme for councils aimed at improving business areas The project involves work on a 155‑metre stretch, including the construction of pavements, access to plots, the provision of essential services, and connection to the park’s surveillance […]
More than 200 Galician companies will take part in the 35 new workshops on innovation, digitalisation and advanced logistics promoted by the Xunta
The Official Gazette of Galicia has published the resolution granting more than 630,000 euros to support collaborative projects that promote the technological and sustainable transformation of the business sector The grants, covering 100% of eligible costs, benefit clusters, associations and business entities that bring together more than 200 Galician companies Since its launch, the Igape […]
From Excel to AI: or how SMEs can transform people management
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ceased to be a technology exclusive to large corporations to become an accessible tool also for small and medium-sized enterprises. In the field of people management, its application is transforming processes such as talent selection, training or performance evaluation. Its advancement and growth represent a modernization opportunity for small and medium-sized […]
A hundred people are taking part in Viveiro in an economic forum on A Mariña organised by the Xunta and the CEL
The territorial delegate of Lugo, Javier Arias, explained that the Galician Government has mobilised more than 180 million euros this year in Igape programmes across the region, and 40.7 million euros for nearly 8,700 self‑employed workers Viveiro (Lugo), 25 October 2025 A hundred people took part today in Viveiro in the economic forum “A Look […]
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 […]
