The Canary Islands are showcasing their Blue Economy potential in Navalia to attract international business

 

A public-private delegation comprised of fifteen companies and institutions from Canarias participate this week in Navalia, the main trade fair for the naval sector in España, which is held in Vigo. The mission, led by Proexca and the Clúster Marítimo de Canarias, seeks to position the archipelago's potential in the Blue Economy and forge strategic alliances for the internationalization of its business fabric.

 

Boosting the internationalization of the Mid-Atlantic

 

This initiative is part of the project A3MAtlantic, belonging to the Territorial Cooperation Program Interreg VI-D Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands (MAC2021–2027. Led by the Clúster Marítimo de CanariasIts objective is to foster innovation and global expansion of SMEs in the regions of Atlántico with activity in the sector of Blue Economy.

 

The delegation present in Vigo It is a clear example of macro-regional cooperation, as it includes not only Canary Island companies, but also partners from other outermost regions such as Azores y Madeiraand from countries of África Occidental , the Cabo Verde, Costa de Marfil y GhanaThe aim is to showcase the combined capabilities of this macro-region and promote business opportunities in key areas such as ship repair and construction, the maritime decarbonization and the emerging sector of marine renewable energy.

 

Strategic agenda at Navalia: B2B, technology and networking

 

To maximize the impact of their presence at the fair, the delegation is developing a professional agenda structured around three main areas of action:

 

• Technological routes: Visits to strategic exhibitors to identify innovative solutions that can be applied to the blue economy of the participating regions.
• B2B Meetings: A schedule of bilateral meetings planned to integrate the alliance's companies into the international supply chain, with a special focus on marine renewable energy.
• Networking and alliances: Active participation in meeting spaces to consolidate commercial alliances and project the territory as a logistics platform and a benchmark testing ground at a global level.

 

The choice of Vigo The choice of location is no coincidence. The city, a leading center in the Spanish shipbuilding sector due to its high concentration of shipyards and a well-established auxiliary industry, represents a top-tier opportunity for the international promotion of Canary Island companies and the other project partners.

 

The project A3MAtlantic (1/MAC/1/1.3/0051) is 85% co-financed with funds FEDER, under the motto “STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS OF SMEs THAT MAKE UP THE PRODUCTIVE FABRIC OF THE BLUE ECONOMY SECTORS IN THE MID-ATLANTIC”.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Canary Islands mission in Navalia

 

Why is this mission in Navalia strategic for Spanish companies?

For companies in the naval and energy sectors of the peninsula, this mission represents a direct opportunity to connect with a growing logistics and services hub such as CanariasIt allows you to identify partners for projects in África Occidental and access the innovation developed within the framework of Blue Economy Atlantic.

 

Which specific sectors of the Blue Economy are being promoted?

The main business areas that the Canary Islands delegation is promoting are the ship repair and construction, the technologies for the decarbonization of maritime transport and, notably, the development of the value chain for the marine renewable energy, such as offshore wind power.

 

What role does the A3MAtlantic project play in this initiative?

The project A3MAtlanticFunded by European funds, it acts as the institutional and financial umbrella that allows SMEs in Canarias, Azores, Madeira and associated African countries to access high-level markets and trade fairs such as NavaliaIts function is to accelerate the competitiveness and internationalization of this business sector.