Navarre showcases its industrial potential at the CISCE trade fair in Beijing to attract investment and strategic alliances

Photograph by the Government of Navarre.

Business Mission to China

A public-private delegation from Navarre, led by the Department of Industry, will participate next week in the CISCE trade fair in Beijing. The goal is to showcase the region's industrial potential and attract new Chinese investment, replicating successes such as the Hithium battery plant.

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A public-private delegation of Navarra, led by Departamento de Industria y de Transición Ecológica y Digital Empresarial, will participate in the fair next week China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) en PekínThe aim is to showcase the industrial potential of the Navarre region and attract new Chinese investment, replicating success stories such as the establishment of the battery factory in [location missing]. Hithium.

The mission, organized within the framework of Plan Internacional de Navarra (PIN)It seeks to strengthen trade ties and position the region as a key industrial partner in EuropaThe institutional delegation will be headed by the Minister of Industry, Mikel Irujo; together with the Director General of Business Development and Infrastructure, Iñigo Arruti; and the director of the International Projection Service, Miren Ausín.

Navarra showcases its strengths at CISCE, the Asian epicenter of supply chains

The Navarrese presence in the CISCE, the largest gathering of components and supply chains of AsiaIt will feature a strong representation from the business sector. Public entities such as the Sociedad de Desarrollo de Navarra (SODENA) and the Centro Nacional de Energías Renovables (CENER), as well as leading companies such as Lizarte y Gurpea Group.

In addition, more than 400 companies from the community will be represented through the public company. Centro de Empresas e Innovación de Navarra (CEIN) and four strategic clusters: Navarra Health Cluster (NHC), the Asociación de Empresas Navarras de Tecnología y Consultoría (ATANA), Clúster de la Industrialización de la Construcción de Navarra (iCONS) and the Clúster Audiovisual de Navarra (CLAVNA).

According to Mikel Irujo, Industry advisor of Gobierno de Navarra"This fair is part of the intensive work that the Department of Industry has been carrying out for several years to bring our companies closer to Chinaas well as to attract companies to our community.” Irujo emphasized that “as a result of this work, agreements such as the establishment of the battery factory have been reached in Hithium».

One of the central events will be the “Day of Navarra"an institutional and networking where the strengths of the Navarrese industrial sector and success stories will be showcased. The event will feature the participation of Navarrese companies already established in the country and state entities such as the Embajada de España and the ICEX, in order to facilitate the identification of new collaboration opportunities.

Participating Entity/Company	Type	Main participation
Gobierno de Navarra	Institutional	Fair CISCE and Mission Shenzhen
SODENA / CEIN	Public Society	Fair CISCE / Mission Shenzhen
CENER / NAIR Center	Technology Centre	Fair CISCE / Mission Shenzhen
Lizarte / Gurpea Group / Other	Private company	Business delegation
NHC / ATANA / iCONS / CLAVNA	Sector cluster	Sectoral representation

Technology mission in Shenzhen: the Chinese 'Silicon Valley' in the spotlight

The agenda in China It is completed with a specific mission to the region of Shenzhen, recognized as the world capital of technological entrepreneurship. Public sector entities will participate in this phase. CEIN, the digital innovation hub of Navarra (IRIS), the research center NAIR Center, CENER and a group of high-profile technology companies: Lizarte, Gurpea, Luartechnology, Innoup Farma, NR electrónica, Das-Nano, Arandovo y HR Motor.

The main event will be the "Forum Navarra Longhua on Innovation, Industry and Strategic Relations in the Greater Bay Area”which will take place on June 24. A second institutional delegation, led by the First Vice President and Minister of the Presidency and Equality of the Gobierno de Navarra, Javier Remírez, accompanied by the Director General of Science, Technology and Innovation, Agurtzane MartínezThis group, which includes members of NASERTIC and the Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada (CIMA)The focus will be on visiting leading technology centers in robotics and biotechnology to strengthen collaborative ties.

Key points and frequently asked questions about Navarre's mission in China

What specific opportunities does a company from Navarre seek at a trade fair like CISCE?

For a company from Navarre, participating in the CISCE This represents a strategic opportunity to integrate into global supply chains Asiato find business and technology partners, and to present their offering to a large-scale market. It is an ideal platform for sectors such as automotive, renewable energy, healthcare, and agri-food to showcase their added value and competitiveness.

Why is it strategically important for Navarre to strengthen ties with China?

Strengthen ties with China It allows Navarra Diversifying its export and investment markets is key to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in high value-added sectors, as demonstrated by the case of Hithiumand position the community as a hub industrial and technological in the south of EuropaFurthermore, collaboration with ecosystems such as that of Shenzhen It is fundamental for the transfer of knowledge in innovation.

What does "Navarra Day" entail and how does it benefit participating companies?

The “Day of Navarra"is an event of networking A high-level event designed to create an environment of trust and visibility. For participating companies, it represents a direct channel to connect with potential Chinese investors, clients, and partners, with the institutional support of [the relevant authority/organization]. Gobierno de Navarra, the Embajada de España and the ICEXThis facilitates the generation of qualified leads and accelerates business opportunities.