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INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

The importance of a good environment

Cantabria has implemented a new concept of development driven by the creation of different clusters and the attraction of companies within the scope of digitization, new technologies and the development of an industry 4.0.

Advanced machinery

The oldest traditional sector in Cantabria, is made up of machinery manufacturing companies and metallurgical companies.

Automotive industry

It represents 26% of total GDP. In our region there are companies from the entire automotive industry chain.

Chemical industry

Manufacture of basic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and plastic and fiber products.

Agri-food industry

Food manufacturing and processing industries (with a great weight in the canning sector) and beverage industries.

Biotech and health sector

IBBTEC (Institute of Biomedicine and Technology) and IDIVAL (Institute of Training and Research Marqués de Valdecilla).

Renewable energies

IH Cantabria arose thanks to the collaboration between the University of Cantabria and the Government of Cantabria.

Information and communication

Fast growth thanks to the Science and Technology Park and the new Business Accelerators (Xtela).

Logistics pole

Strategic location for the development of European logistics nodes thanks to land, sea and air connections.

GRANTS FOR BUSINESSES

Focused on success

Cantabria has implemented a new concept of development driven by the creation of different clusters and the attraction of companies within the scope of digitization, new technologies and the development of an industry 4.0.

SOCIODEMOGRAPHY

The importance of a good environment

Cantabria is always located among the Spanish regions with the highest quality of life, offering a perfect combination between rural landscapes, sea, mountain, gastronomy, sports (especially surfing, golf and skiing) and a healthy and attractive environment for those who bet to reside in our community.

Population

589.765 population (109 population per km2) and 5,320m2.

Regional GDP

13.846M. of regionl GDP (€23.730 per capita) and 17.54% GDP in exports

Competitiveness

Absence of labor conflicts and competitive wages (unemployment rate 7.5%)

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Discover the opportunity that investing in Cantabria represents

INVEST IN SPAIN

Discover Cantabria

Cantabria, and its capital Santander, are directly and closely connected with the rest of Europe, with an unbeatable strategic location, with competitive and modern infrastructures.

AIRPORTS

Santander (10 km from downtown)

  • More than 1.174.896 passengers used our airport in 2019
  • Local destinations: Alicante, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Madrid, Malaga, Menorca, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.
  • International destinations: Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Marrakech, Milan, Paris, Rome and Vienna.

Additional info: aena.es

PORTS

Port of Santander

Santander is the port that has grown the highest percentage among the ports of northern Spain and the second in the entire Spanish port system. Especially relevant to our port are solid bulk traffic, liquid bulks and Ro-Ro traffic (vehicles).

 

Additional info: puertosantander.es

PORTS

Free zone in the port of Santander

Take advantage of all the customs and fiscal advantages that protect free zones, the digitalization of all processes and technological innovation applied surveillance and control and facilities (warehouses, tanks and soil) in strategic places of high logistical value.

 

Additional info: zonafrancasantander.es

Scientific And Technological Park

The Cantabria Science and Technological Park (PCTCAN), located in Santander, is a fundamental tool of our region aimed at enhancing the development and socioeconomic well-being of the Autonomous Community. It operates as an engine of scientific and technological culture and the development of the R&D in Cantabria.

 

It is a space that groups and encourages the creation of innovative companies based on science and technology and the development of knowledge.

 

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SICAN - Industrial land of Cantabria

SICAN is a public capital company that aims at the development of modern and quality industrial soil, urbanizing industrial spaces and providing them with the necessary infrastructures for the efficient implementation of new industry in Cantabria.

 

sican.es

New industrial estate LA PASIEGA

The new industrial estate La Pasiega will be the cornerstone that will generate the new opportunities and regional economic development. With an area of 200 hectares and a next generation intermodal terminal, it’s already the focus of attention among investors and media.

INVESTIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Universities and reference research centers

International University Menendez Pelayo (UIMP)

Our capital, Santander, is home of the International University Menendez Pelayo, a reference in terms of summer courses of recognized worldwide prestige in all areas of relevance.

 

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Component Technology Center (CTC)

CTC provides knowledge applied to high-value solutions for clients. Its main objective is to consolidate itself as a centre of reference for innovation in Cantabria and as a qualified innovative agent on other markets.

 

The Fields of Activity of CTC are: industry and energy, navigation and robotics, advanced materials and nanomaterials, industry 4.0.

 

centrotecnologicoctc.com

Cantabria Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology - IBBTEC

The Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria (IBBTEC) is a jointly owned center shared between the University of Cantabria (UC), the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and the Regional Government through SODERCAN.

 

Their mission is to carry out quality scientific research in the biological field.

 

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Institute of Physics of Cantabria - IFCA

The fundamental objective of the Institute of Physics of Cantabria is high quality scientific research in the fields of astrophysics and the structure of matter.

 

ifca.unican.es

Environmental Hydraulic Institute (IH Cantabria)

IH Cantabria was created on March 22 when two research groups from the Advanced School for Civil Engineering at the Universidad de Cantabria, which had been engaged in intensive scientific-technical activity in subjects related to continental and coastal water engineering, combined into one.

 

ihcantabria.com

Hospital Virtual and IDIVAL (Valdecilla Institute for Health Research)

IDIVAL is considered a reference in the field of health at European level.

 

idival.org

European University of the Atlantic

Cesine University Center

University of Cantabria

Our University is among the leading Spanish universities in terms of its quality of teaching and its high capacity for innovation and adaptation to the demands of the market.

College of Sciences Degrees

Vocational Training

INFRASTRUCTURES

Clusters and development poles

Cantabria, and its capital Santander, are directly and closely connected with the rest of Europe, with an unbeatable strategic location, and competitive and modern infrastructures.

Business accelerator for technological-based projects with a large innovative component, in which different acceleration systems are combined for the successful development of the different business models that are part of it.

Business association that brings together manufacturers of automotive components, automotive auxiliary industries and public, business and social entities from the regional area of the Autonomous Community of Cantabria and its capital Santander.

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Recently, the first steps have been taken for the establishment of a Cluster that brings together companies in the region in the field of the ICT sector, increasingly present in the industrial development of Cantabria.

In addition, the ASCENTIC association brings together the most representative companies in the Information and Communications Technologies sector.

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The Nuclear Industry Cluster of Cantabria (CINC), is a business organization that was born as a meeting point between all agents and companies in the nuclear industry sector in our region.

cincantabria.es/

Sea of Innovation Cantabria Cluster aims to integrate all actors operating in the marine energy sector in Cantabria, to promote it as a centre of excellence within the national and international market.

cantabriaseaofinnovation.es

CLUSTER MARCA, with the aim of promoting cooperation, commercial and technological development of Cantabria’s maritime industries and activities.

The first Spanish cluster that brings together more than 18 companies related to the scope of defense, including naval scope, electronics and communications.

infodefensa.com

 

SODERCAN pilots the project to create an association around fire-retardant properties in branches such as textiles or construction.

New partnership that revolves around the entire value chain of the health environment.

SOCIODEMOGRAPHY

Clusters and development poles

Cantabria, and its capital Santander, are directly and closely communicated with the rest of Europe, with an unbeatable strategic location, and competitive and modern infrastructures.

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