Lorenzana explores reciprocal investment opportunities between Galicia and Norway in Oslo
She highlighted that Norway is a benchmark and a model to follow in the field of offshore wind energy, which opens up reciprocal business opportunities for the shipbuilding, metalworking and energy sectors The Nordic country ranks 33rd among Galicia’s export destinations, mainly importing motor vehicles, mineral and metalworking products, although it is worth noting the […]
The Xunta showcases in Madrid the Galician model of support for entrepreneurship as a way to attract talent and drive innovation from within the region
The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, took part in the round table “Importance of Regional Ecosystems in Spain”, held as part of the presentation of the Tech and Innovative Companies Report She underlined that the Galician model combines public financing, internationalisation networks and sectoral accelerators, which have made it possible to support more than 830 projects […]
The Xunta highlights its commitment to business competitiveness through greater resources, innovation and personalised support
The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, took part in the 1st Major Forum on Competitiveness and Reindustrialisation, where she underlined that “reindustrialising Galicia is an opportunity to create jobs, retain talent and help our SMEs grow without losing their essence.” She emphasised the role of the Economic Office as the backbone of SME support and […]
Lorenzana highlights Agua de Sousas’s commitment to continued expansion of capacity and technology at its facilities
She indicated that the Xunta, through the Directorate‑General for Energy Planning and Mines and the Economic Office of Igape, is monitoring the expansion project currently being implemented by the company She described it as a family business that “has managed to endure mainly by investing, innovating and making quality its hallmark.” Verín (Ourense), 16 May […]
The Xunta is mobilising more than €186 million in business aid through the largest package of advance support measures in Igape’s history
The director of Igape, Covadonga Toca, presented to the Parliament of Galicia the actions undertaken by the Institute in the first quarter, during which, for the first time, 15 lines of aid were launched simultaneously, later joined by four more focused on internationalisation She highlighted the commitment to financing through direct loans or credit lines […]
The Xunta signs a cooperation agreement with the Spanish Association of Defence, Security, Aeronautics and Space Technology Companies to promote the growth of the sector in Galicia.
It will support the Xunta in promoting Galician companies in international markets, identifying support instruments, developing training programmes and coordinating market studies and statistics Lorenzana stated that this agreement is aligned with the goals of the new Galician Strategy for Aerospace, Security and Defence, which aims to mobilise more than €900 million by 2030 She announced […]
Rueda announces that the first Galician Strategy for Aerospace, Security and Defence will mobilise €900 million and drive the growth and creation of more than one hundred new companies in the sector
The Council of the Xunta has approved the Galician Government’s new roadmap for the aerospace sector, which, according to the President, represents an opportunity “for industries already consolidated in Galicia to diversify and strengthen their activity.” Boosting business growth, securing industrial investments in Galicia, strengthening the region’s production capacities and leading Spain’s new industrial policies […]
Lorenzana highlights that Galicia could generate the equivalent energy of 70 wind farms through repowering and strengthening the electricity transmission grid
She states that the number of wind turbines installed in Galicia could be reduced by up to 68%, while generating up to 125% more energy, without the need for new evacuation line routes She frames this strategy within the importance of meeting the consumption demand needs of industry She highlights Galicia’s “favourable” and “stable” economic […]
Xunta announces nearly €4 million in aid to promote exports and the international positioning of galician companies
These are the Foexga (€2.4 million) and Galicia Exporta Organismos Intermedios (€1.5 million) programmes, aimed at boosting trade missions abroad as well as participation in trade fairs and other promotional events Since 2014, more than €28 million has been allocated to these two lines, with over 500 business missions within the Foexga programme and more […]
The Economic Office of Galicia and Sabadell Gallego join forces to provide businesses with up to €300 million in financing
The Igape and the bank sign an agreement that ensures, among other things, the evaluation of operations within a maximum of seven days and prioritises strategic sectors and rural areas Santiago de Compostela, 3 April 2025 The Xunta de Galicia, through the Galician Institute for Economic Promotion (Igape), has signed an agreement with Sabadell Gallego […]
