The Xunta presents its strategy in Córdoba to strengthen the role of Galician industry in the security, defence and aerospace sectors
Córdoba, 9 October 2026 The Director-General for Industrial Strategy and Business Land, Margarita Ardao, took part this morning in the latest edition of the international forum Indudef 2026 – Industry, Talent and Defence, held in Córdoba. During the event, she presented the Strategic Initiative for Security, Defence and Aerospace (Iesda), through which the regional government […]
The Xunta champions talent and applied innovation as drivers of greater competitiveness in Galician industry
The Director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, opens Industry Day as part of Maker Faire Galicia 2026, highlighting the event’s ability to connect talent, knowledge and business She stresses the importance of turning ideas and knowledge into practical solutions that enable businesses to innovate, grow and compete She praises Galician talent working both within and beyond […]
Rueda highlights Conxemar’s role as a major showcase for strengthening Galicia’s position as a powerhouse in fishing and seafood processing
He stresses that it “cements Vigo’s position as a home port for global maritime business” He highlights Galicia’s leading position in Spain, accounting for 34% of the sector’s companies and 48% of its turnover “Galicia’s future depends, to a large extent, on the future of the maritime industry,” he says He reiterates the Xunta’s commitment […]
The Xunta invests more than €38,600 in improving street lighting at the A Uceira industrial estate in A Cañiza.
The work will improve the efficiency of the lighting at this industrial estate. Pontevedra province will benefit from 12 projects to upgrade and modernise industrial estate infrastructure, with investment totalling more than €900,000. A Cañiza (Pontevedra), 5 October 2026 The Xunta’s regional representative in Pontevedra, Pablo Fernández, today visited the A Uceira industrial estate in […]
Rueda highlights the strength of Galicia’s trade ties with the United Kingdom in talks with the British Ambassador
The President of the Xunta met with Ambassador Alex Ellis during the La Toja–Atlantic Link Forum, where he highlighted Galicia’s position as a reliable and competitive industrial and trading partner in Europe and internationally They reviewed opportunities for economic and industrial cooperation in sectors of strategic importance to Galicia’s economy, such as automotive manufacturing and […]
Lorenzana highlights the importance of specialist training as electrification advances in the automotive sector
She recognises the work of companies such as Grupo Regueira, which offer garages a comprehensive service in which training plays a key role alongside technical support She says Galicia has every reason to be proud of its automotive industry ecosystem, which is positioning itself at the forefront of the sector thanks to its ability to […]
The Xunta is finalising the second edition of its Executive Programme in the Defence Industry, which will include training in cybersecurity and dual-use technologies
The Director-General for Industrial Strategy and Business Land, Margarita Ardao, closes the first edition of a programme in Santiago aimed at professionals and business executives with potential in the defence sector, which saw a threefold increase in the number of places available. Santiago de Compostela, 2 October 2026 The Director-General for Industrial Strategy and Business […]
Rueda highlights the Xunta’s support for Galicia’s businesses through a stable operating environment and measures to improve their competitiveness
He highlights the political and economic stability Galicia offers investors. The Galician Government is working to improve access to industrial land and streamline procedures for strategic projects to attract business investment. The new Workplace Wellbeing Plan focuses on prevention to reduce the risk of sick leave, while strengthening support for employees during their absence and […]
The Xunta is committed to “industrialising innovation” to turn talent into business growth and jobs
Igape director Covadonga Toca attends Al-Andalus Innovation Venture in Seville, where she highlights the role of public authorities in facilitating connections between start-ups, businesses, technology providers, investors and markets She highlights Galicia’s Business Factories model, developed in partnership with leading companies to tackle real challenges in strategic sectors and help innovative solutions reach businesses She […]
Rueda reaffirms the Xunta’s support for family businesses, recognising their role in driving economic growth and attracting talent to Galicia
He highlights the importance of growing and competing internationally “without losing sight of one’s roots and foundations” He stresses that Galicia has the conditions and talent needed to compete at the highest level globally, while also attracting professionals from elsewhere in the world He praises the quality and architectural design of Bandalux’s new facilities, which […]
