Spain launches the "Spain AgrifoodTech" seal to lead the global export of agrifood technology

 

Boosting the Spain brand in the agri-food technology sector

 

Minister Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, Luis Planas, presented at the hub La Vega Innova the new label Spain AgrifoodTechThis initiative, developed in conjunction with ICEX, seeks to position España as a global leader in the export of agricultural technology and innovative solutions to third countries.

 

During his speech at a conference with startups, Luis Planas He emphasized the necessary paradigm shift for the national economy: "We must be capable not only of producing food and beverages, but also of producing the tools to produce food and beverages." Thus, the seal Spain AgrifoodTech it becomes the official instrument to promote the Spanish agrotechnological ecosystem in international markets.

 

A consolidated innovation ecosystem with public support

 

The holder of Agricultura emphasized, España It possesses one of the ecosystems of agrifoodtech more dynamic of EuropaThis growth is based on an active public strategy since 2021, focused on the public-private partnership and high-impact acceleration programs. To date, the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación has accompanied more than 150 startups through various strategic lines.

 

Among the most prominent programs are the AgroBank Tech Digital Innovation, carried out in collaboration with CaixaBank; the Food Tech Challengers, Along the Centro Nacional de Tecnología y Seguridad Alimentaria (CNTA); Y StartBEC, developed with the technology center AINIAThese projects are complemented by the activity of La Vega Innova as a nerve center for acceleration and entrepreneurship.

 

Financing and scalability: The Agroinpulso line

 

One of the pillars of institutional support is direct funding. Luis Planas highlighted the success of the line Agroinnpulso, jointly managed with the Empresa Nacional de Innovación (EnisaThis fund has facilitated the growth of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling them to address critical challenges such as business scalability and attracting private investment.

 

Sector Support Indicator	Key Figures and Data
Approved investment in Agroinnpulso (Enisa)	More than 45 million euros
Loans approved for innovative SMEs	273 operations
Startups driven by La Vega Innova	39 companies
Companies supported by Ministry programs	More than 150 startups

 

Technological collaboration and applied robotics

 

During the meeting, the minister met with the 14 companies participating in the third edition of the acceleration program. La Vega InnovaThese projects apply disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the robotics and the massive data analysis to optimize the agri-food chain, from sustainable production to the reduction of food waste.

 

This ecosystem is supported by Telefónica and its accelerator Wayrafacilitating connections between entrepreneurs and international investors. The services offered by these platforms are essential for Spanish innovation to reach the maturity necessary to compete in the foreign trade high added value.

 

• Artificial intelligence: Applied to the monitoring of crops and industrial processes.
• Sustainability: Development of new packaging and waste management systems.
• Scalability: Financial and technical support for the leap into the global market.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Spain AgrifoodTech

 

What is the "Spain AgrifoodTech" seal?

It is a brand of excellence created by the Ministerio de Agricultura and the ICEX to identify and promote internationally Spanish companies that generate technology and innovation for the agri-food sector.

 

How does the Government support the financing of these companies?

Primarily through the line Agroinnpulso, managed with Enisa, which has already allocated more than 45 million euros in loans to promote the scalability of innovative projects.

 

What is the role of La Vega Innova in this process?

It functions as a digital innovation hub and accelerator that, in collaboration with partners such as Wayra (Telefónica), has already promoted 39 startupsconnecting them with investors and potential clients.