The Xunta highlights the role of innovation and creative talent as the driving force behind the industrial transformation of Galicia
The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, participated today in the Innovation in Industry Day held at the Casa das Máquinas in Santiago, as part of the eleventh edition of Maker Faire Galicia She highlights the consolidation of Galicia as one of the most innovative regions in Spain, with 388 technological and innovative companies and a […]
Common mistakes of SMEs in their corporate communication (and how to avoid them)
Corporate communication is a strategic asset for any company, but in SMEs it is often seen as something secondary. However, an unclear message, a lack of strategy or poor image management can have negative consequences: loss of customers, internal demotivation or even a damaged reputation. Knowing the most common mistakes is the first step to […]
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 […]
