Main Areas of Work
- Strengthening networking: Through the creation of a solid network that facilitates collaboration and knowledge exchange among regional development agencies and related organizations.
- Support for innovation and entrepreneurship: Reflection forums and initiatives in key areas such as advanced financing, innovation, and ICT, benefiting numerous companies and entrepreneurs.
- Promotion and visibility: To ensure recognition of the role of development agencies as essential instruments for business support policies.
Regional Development Agencies by Autonomous Communities
Andalucía TRADE is the Public Business Agency for Transformation and Economic Development of the Regional Government of Andalusia. Its main mission is to act as a driver of the region’s economic development, integrating and coordinating all support activities for Andalusian businesses.
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The Aragonese Institute for Development (IAF) is the regional development agency of the Government of Aragon. Its mission is to promote the socioeconomic development of the community, foster innovation, and improve the competitiveness of Aragonese businesses.
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The Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and the Information Society (ACIISI) is the body of the Government of the Canary Islands responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing public policies in R&D&I and the information society. It holds the rank of Directorate General and reports directly to the Presidency of the Government of the Canary Islands.
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The Society for Regional Development of Cantabria (SODERCAN) is a public company of the Government of Cantabria, attached to the Ministry of Industry, Employment, Innovation and Trade. Its mission is to promote a favorable socioeconomic environment for investment, innovation, and business competitiveness in the region.
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The Directorate General for Enterprises is part of the Ministry of Economy, Enterprises and Employment of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha. Its mission is to boost the development of the regional business fabric through policies that support the creation, consolidation, innovation, and expansion of companies, especially SMEs and self-employed workers.
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The Institute for Business Competitiveness of Castilla y León (ICECYL) is a public body under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Regional Government of Castilla y León. Its mission is to promote economic and business development in the region by offering accessible services and products to citizens, entrepreneurs, and companies..
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ACCIÓ is the Agency for Business Competitiveness of the Government of Catalonia. Its goal is to drive the transformation of the Catalan business fabric through innovation, internationalization, and investment attraction.
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PROCESA is the Municipal Development Company of the Autonomous City of Ceuta, responsible for managing public policies related to economic development, employment, training, and innovation. It acts as an intermediary body in the implementation of the FEDER and ESF+ Operational Programs and coordinates various EU initiatives and funds.
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The Directorate General for Economic and Industrial Promotion is part of the Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment of the Community of Madrid. Its mission is to enhance the competitiveness of Madrid’s business fabric, promote industrial activity, and attract strategic investments that generate employment and sustainable economic development.
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The Valencian Institute for Business Competitiveness (IVACE) is a public entity attached to the Government of the Valencian Community, responsible for implementing industrial, energy, and business innovation policies. It was created in 2012 as a result of public sector restructuring, integrating functions from IMPIVA, AVEN, SEPIVA, and IVEX.
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The Directorate General for Enterprise is part of the Ministry of Economy, Employment and Digital Transformation of the Government of Extremadura. Its mission is to promote the development of the regional business fabric through public policies that encourage entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and modernization of companies.
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IGAPE is an autonomous body of the Regional Government of Galicia, attached to the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Innovation. It was created in 1992 through Law 5/1992. Its goal is to promote Galicia’s economic development, improve business competitiveness, and foster internationalization and innovation.
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The Regional Development Agency of the Balearic Islands (ADR Balears) is an instrumental entity of the Ministry of Enterprise, Employment and Energy of the Government of the Balearic Islands. Its mission is to promote economic and business development in the archipelago, encouraging competitiveness, sustainability, and territorial and sectoral balance.
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ADER is the body of the Government of La Rioja responsible for promoting regional economic development. Its goal is to consolidate and create companies, foster investment, innovation, and internationalization, and generate a favorable environment for sustainable business growth.
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PROMESA is the Public Company for Economic Promotion of the Autonomous City of Melilla, created in 1991. Its mission is to foster the city’s socioeconomic development by supporting investment, business creation, employment, and training for both entrepreneurs and workers.
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SPRI is the Basque Business Development Agency, under the Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment of the Basque Government. Its mission is to boost the competitiveness of the Basque business fabric, promote innovation, digitalization, internationalization, and industrial sustainability.
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SEKUENS is the Agency for Science, Business Competitiveness and Innovation of the Principality of Asturias, created from the transformation of the former IDEPA. It is the Government’s instrument to deploy a modern scientific policy, foster innovative ecosystems, and attract talent and investment.
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INFO is the economic development agency of the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. Its mission is to promote the growth of the regional business fabric, foster innovation, internationalization, and investment attraction, with special attention to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
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