Spain leads the sustainable revolution in the AgriFoodtech sector, driving global growth and expansion

 

 

The sector Spanish AgriFoodtech is at a key moment in its development, driven by sustainability and internationalization. The report Agrifoodtech in Spain 2024 – Navigating Challenges and Catalyzing Innovation in AgriFoodTech, presented at the Auditorium of ICEX Spain Export and Investments, reveals a paradigm shift towards more conscious and profitable business models, which has generated a natural selection process in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and has favored business growth and investment.

 

The report highlights Spain's potential to lead the Global panorama of agri-food technology, Especially in Biotechnology, logistics and process management. It also highlights the remarkable gender balance in the composition of companies in the sector, which reflects equality in entrepreneurship.

 

The Spanish AgriFoodtech sector is moving forward with a clear focus on technological integration, Market expansion and sustainable practicesB2B business models predominate, demonstrating a preference for more transversal and resilient approaches. Spanish companies show a strong international perspective, in line with ICEX's commitment to supporting their global expansion.

 

The General Director of Internationalization of the Company, Pablo CondeConde emphasized that the AgriFoodtech sector plays a key role in the internationalization strategy of the Spanish agri-food industry, making innovation a lever for international positioning. "ICEX promotes ecosystem cohesion as a strength to achieve greater scale both within and beyond our borders," Conde stated.

 

 

Agrifoodtech plays a key role in the internationalization of the agri-food industry, turning innovation into a lever for external positioning

 

 

In this regard, the report highlights programs such as CHALLENGE, by ICEX and Red.esThese programs connect startups and corporations with global ecosystems to boost their international presence. "Programs that facilitate connections between startups, corporations, and investors with other leading international ecosystems are a priority in our action plan," Conde added.

 

The report also includes information on the startup ecosystem, the technologies used, the market in which they operate and the innovation environment, as well as a section dedicated to industry trends with interviews with sector experts.

 

In summary, the report highlights that the Spanish AgriFoodtech industry is well positioned to face the challenges of the future, driving innovation and strengthening its presence in the global market.