- She stresses that Indra’s presence is particularly significant at this juncture for the aerospace, security and defence sectors
- She emphasises that talent is the hardest thing for a company to attract and retain, and calls on public authorities to facilitate dialogue between business and academia
- “Without the outstanding education and training provided by Galicia’s three universities, industry would not be reaching the standards it is achieving, both in macroeconomic terms and in terms of reputation and quality,” she says
Ourense, 13 October 2026
The Regional Minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, today highlighted that the Indra Chair in Autonomous Aerial Systems, to be hosted by the University of Vigo at the School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering on its Ourense Campus, will contribute to greater technological autonomy by drawing on Galicia’s own knowledge and talent.
At the launch of the Chair, held in the degree hall of the Ourense Campus Polytechnic Building, Lorenzana said that this “strategic alliance” would connect the University of Vigo’s capabilities with Indra’s technological and industrial expertise. She noted that this collaboration is particularly significant at this juncture for the aerospace, security and defence sectors.
The initiative will help bring university education closer to professional practice and raise awareness of new career opportunities in high-value-added fields. “Talent is the hardest thing for a company to attract and retain,” Lorenzana said, calling on public authorities to facilitate dialogue between business and academia.
“We can confidently say that Galicia has much to contribute to a sector as strategic as aerospace,” she said, referring to the Xunta’s Strategic Initiative for Security, Defence and Aerospace. “We need people, talent, to take all these projects forward” and bring them to market.
The Chair can play a particularly valuable role in exposing students to the real challenges facing these technology sectors and in acting as a bridge between researchers, technology start-ups, Galician SMEs interested in adopting new technologies, and major companies that drive industrial development. It can also help anticipate the professional skills and roles this industry will need in the coming years. “Without the outstanding education and training provided by Galicia’s three universities, industry would not be reaching the standards it is achieving, both in macroeconomic terms and in terms of reputation and quality,” she stressed.
Lorenzana concluded by congratulating the University of Vigo and its academic teams on their work at the Ourense Campus, on strengthening its aerospace education and training, and on their ability to build links with the business community. She also thanked Indra for its confidence in the University and in the capabilities of Galician businesses and industry.
